While compression adds to the capacity of a cartridge, ultimately the end user or service provider have complete control over what data ends up on any given tape, providing a natural separation.
A head crash in a fixed hard disk generally destroys the data, whereas the failure of a tape drive or optical disk drive often leaves the datacartridge unharmed.
对于固定的硬盘,磁头撞击通常会破坏数据,然而磁带或光盘驱动器的错误通常对数据盘碟是无害的。
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The data storage tapecartridge includes a housing defined by a first housing section and a second housing section, a base plate, at least one tape reel and a storage tape.