read or write a byte at a time:

data are read or write a byte:

data are read or write a byte at a time. The two vacuum channels of the tape drive are designed to take up slack tape, that (acting-as buffers), to for prevent the it is tapes, from. snapping it or stretching. when starting from a stationary position. or showing down form full speed, several methods are used to prevent tape damage from sudden bursts of speed. and different tape drives may use different mechanisms for this purpose.Magnetic tape reels are fast getting replaced by tape cartridge. streamer tape. and digital audio tape. because these new enigmatic tape storage devices are mote compact, cheaper, and easier to handle and use.