9-track

9-track definition - computer

Refers to magnetic tape that records 8-bit bytes plus parity on nine parallel tracks along the length of the tape. This is the common format for half-inch open reels. See half-inch tape.


MAGTAPE.GIF


Tracks on Magnetic Tape

On 9-track tape, the tracks run parallel along the length of the tape.






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