Information Systems - Extended Magnetic Tape Format for Information Interchange (18-Track, Parallel, 12.65 mm (0.50 in), 1491 cpmm (37 871 cpi) Group-Coded Recording) Replaces ANSI X3.224-1994
Provides the requirements for a tape format to be used for information interchange of processed or unprocessed data between information processing systems, communication systems, and associated equipment using standard code as agreed upon by the interchange parties. This standard deals solely with the requirements for recording, with provision made for using a processing algorithm, on magnetic tape.