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scratch tape

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scratch tape

A magnetic tape that is used to store data temporarily and which can be erased and reused. See scratch disk and scratchpad.


scratch tape [′skrach ‚tāp]
(computer science)
A reel of magnetic tape containing data that may now be destroyed.


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It was the first tape management system to enable tape library inventory tracking with a complete audit trail; tracking of off-site vaults; standard and customizable reporting; support for pooling to ensure scratch tape availability; and utilities for controlling tape and catalog maintenance activities.
These automated tasks include off-site tape rotation, tape inventory, removal and stocking of scratch tapes and tape drive cleaning.
 
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