MAGNETIC TAPE TRANSPORTS —The
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS —
magnetic tape transports contain the electromechanical
Maintenance requirements for a typical tape unit
circuitry and motors to control all tape movement,
involve periodic alignments and running of
reading and writing data, and sensing tape position
performance and diagnostic tests to ensure proper
(BOT/EOT), and tape errors (vacuum column fault).
operation and compatibility.
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