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tape head

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(hardware)tape head - The electromagnetic component in a magnetic tape drive which reads and writes magnetic tape as it passes over it. Tape heads need to be cleaned periodically to remove the oxide particles which accumulate on them and can lead to errors.


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Head technology appears to have enough precedents and product introductions (again as seen in disk magnetic recording) that tape head offerings should be able to readily respond to new media types as they are developed.
Seagate Removable Storage Solutions (RSS), a manufacturer of computer tape drive and tape head products, recently announced the introduction of the new Seagate internal Hornet 40 and TapeStor Travan 40 tape drives and solutions to support the needs of PC, workstation, and entry-level server users.
The new WF series of machines also feature a color-coded tactile guide, easy kip handle adjustments, and a Tilt-Out Tape Head for the tape version that provide for convenient setup and tool-less changeover in minutes.
 
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