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Magnetic tape data storage

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3 Magnetic tape cartridges: QIC DC (rear left), DDS (right), Microcassette (front left

Magnetic Tape Storage is a way of storing digital information on a along strip of magnetic tape. This type of storage, though outdated, is widely used as a backup storage.


magnetic tape drives are often referred to as MTD storage.