System and method for tape drive under run control

Details System and method for tape drive under run control System and method for tape drive under run control

2007-03-13

2007-03-13

Wellington, Andrea (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Automatic control of a recorder mechanism

Controlling the record

C360S073080

Reexamination Certificate

active

10985624

ABSTRACT:
A control system and method for operating a system comprising a host computer, a buffer, a tape drive and a tape is provided. The method includes writing data to the tape while the tape is traveling at a first speed; stopping the tape; determining a minimum distance to reposition the tape; and, thereafter repositioning the tape.

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