seini said:hello i have a question given to me on a tutorial which is to find what is the largest IRG that will allow 80 percent of the tape to be data in 2400 foot magnetic tape has recording density 6400 Bpi and data records are 100 bytes and memory buffer is 10,000. i have been looking every where but i did not find any luck ...can someone help me with this question please
seini said:well it suppose to be a tutorial but our lecturer said to go and do some research on it and the information that was given is the one i post it and our text did cover magnetic tape and i have been searching in the internet for it but it seem it does not really give me information on how to find it...
berkeman said:I could be missing something, but it looks to be just a straight math problem.
The inter record gap in a magnetic tape refers to the space between two consecutive data records on the tape. It is used to separate data and serves as a marker for the beginning and end of each record.
Measuring the inter record gap is important because it helps to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data stored on the tape. It also allows for proper alignment and reading of the data during playback.
The inter record gap can be measured by using a magnetic tape tester or a specialized measuring device. These tools can accurately determine the distance between the beginning of one record and the beginning of the next.
The inter record gap can be affected by several factors, including the type of tape used, the speed at which it is read, and the condition of the tape itself. Additionally, any damage or wear to the tape or the tape reader can also impact the inter record gap.
Yes, there are standards set by organizations such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) that specify the minimum and maximum allowable inter record gaps for different types of magnetic tapes. These standards ensure consistency and compatibility across different tape formats.