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Record 1 2018-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
DEF

A magnetic tape [that uses] characters represented by eight-bit codes with the addition of a parity bit.

CONT

The format of a nine-track tape places data on nine distinct tracks that are parallel on a reel of 1/2-inch-wide magnetic tape.

Key term(s)
  • 9 track tape
  • 9 channel tape

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
DEF

Bande magnétique sur laquelle il est possible d'enregistrer neuf bits, y compris le bit de parité, transversalement.

Key term(s)
  • bande magnétique à 9 pistes
  • ruban magnétique à 9 pistes
  • bande à 9 pistes

Spanish

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