When calculating remember that with GCR (6250bpi) approx one third
of each block is error detection/correction. The gap between records
will be approx 0.6"

                               Bob J. -- Ideal Computer Services
                               http://www.icsgroup.com


Donna Garverick wrote:
>
> i guess this is an oldie but a goodie sorta question...
>
> how much information can a 2400' reel (yes, reel) of tape
> contain -- in theory.  i guess, perhaps, the better question
> is -- does anyone remember the equation for calculating
> this?       - d
>
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