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Magnetic Tape Drive
The magnetic tape drive shown here is part of the IBM 1401 Data Processing System.
The magnetic tape drive was one of the storage technologies that succeeded punch cards in computer history. It allowed for greater data density and off site storage, however it was too fragile for long term archival of information. It also, like other digital storage mediums, required a machine to enable the user to access the stored information.
Magnetic Tape Drive
The magnetic tape drive shown here is part of the IBM 1401 Data Processing System.
The magnetic tape drive was one of the storage technologies that succeeded punch cards in computer history. It allowed for greater data density and off site storage, however it was too fragile for long term archival of information. It also, like other digital storage mediums, required a machine to enable the user to access the stored information.