Tape Storage

Magnetic Tape

A magnetic tape is a tape coated with a magnetic material on which data can be stored. This is a sequential storage device that is usually used for a backup purpose. 

• A magnetic tape is slower than direct access storage such as disk, because it is sequential access storage.

• The biggest advantage of magnetic tape is the cost. It is much less expensive than magnetic disk and optical disk.

• An advanced tape backup technology (DAT) is available these days.