Information Systems - Recorded Magnetic Tape for Information Interchange 15 and 18 Track, 0.250-inch (6.35-mm) 10 000 bpi (394 bpmm) Streaming Mode, Group Code Recording Replaces ANSI X3.204-1992 [Replaced: ANSI X3.204, ANSI X3.204]
This standard provides the requirements for a standard for a streaming 0.250 inch (6.30 mm), wide, 15 & 18 Track, magnetic tape in a cartridge to be used for information interchange between information processing systems, communications systems, and associated equipment utilizing a standard code for information interchange, as agreed upon by the interchange parties. This standard refers solely to recording on magnetic tape.