Identity area
Reference code
Heritage collection CERN-OBJ-CERN-OBJ-IT-042
Title
IBM 3480 tape cartridge
Date(s)
- 1984 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Object
Context area
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The 3480 tape format is a magnetic tape data storage format developed by IBM. The cartridge contains a single reel. IBM’s 3480 cartridge tape system sought to replace the traditional reels of magnetic tape in the computer center. Because of their speed, reliability, durability and low media cost, these tapes and tape drives are still in high demand. A hallmark of the genre is transferability. Tapes recorded with one tape drive are generally readable on another drive, even if the tape drives were built by different manufacturers.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Public
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
10,5 cm 12,5 cm 2,5 cm
Finding aids
Generated finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
On loan, 513-S-425.
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
CDS number
2273694
