streaming tape

streaming tape definition - computer

A high-speed magnetic tape drive that is frequently used to make a backup copy of an entire hard disk. This term is not related to streaming audio or streaming video on the Web; however, "streaming" implies a continuous operation in both instances. See streaming audio and streaming video.



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