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US 2008/0074785 A1Published application
Tape drive
AssigneeHewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
InventorsLawrence A. Hansen, Paul W. Poorman, Ralph F. Simmons
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Abstract
A tape back-up drive having a head assembly. The head assembly includes a head configured to read data from a tape and to write data to the tape. The head assembly also includes at least one tape guide disposed adjacent to the head.
Claims21
A tape back-up drive comprising:
- a head configured to read data from a tape and to write data to the tape;
- a motor configured to move the tape past the head;
- an actuator assembly configured to move the head laterally across a width of tape;
- and
- a plurality of stationary guides configured to support the tape, wherein the stationary guides are coupled to the actuator assembly.
2 more elements
A computer system, comprising:
- a processor;
- and
- a tape drive comprising a head assembly comprising:
- a head configured to read data from a tape and to write data to the tape, wherein the head comprise a first active portion and a second active portion;
- and
- a first tape guide disposed between the first active portion and the second active portion.
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A method of operating a computer tape drive, comprising:
- moving a tape serially pass a head configured to read data from the tape and write data to the tape;
- supporting the tape during movement with at least two guides disposed adjacent to the head;
- positioning the head laterally with respect to the tape;
- and
- moving a portion of the head at least partially past the at least two guides to read data from the tape or to write data to the tape.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.