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Article #499Re: Should we reuse mag tapes?
From: jnp
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1987 17:11
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1987 17:11
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> jacobo@megatest.UUCP (Jacobo Bulaevsky) writes:
> The question is: Is it safe to reuse mag tapes for important data or
> should we use brand new tapes when storing critical information?
In the broadcast field (yes - I know that the recording techniques are
different - but the media isn't) it is generally accepted that used but not
worn-out tapes are best for archival storage. Has something to do with the
original-factory-fresh erasing done, and that it takes several recording
erasing cycles to make the tape really "take" a recording well.
I have heard this arguement applied to Video tapes as well.
My guess is that - at least to some extent - it would be true for digital
tapes as well.
--
These opinions are solely mine and in no way reflect those of my employer.
John M. Pantone @ GE/Calma R&D, Data Management Group, San Diego
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