Managing data storage media and multiple cartridge memories of a data storage cartridge
US7660063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2220/90
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data storage cartridge comprises data storage media configured to store data for read and/or write access, wherein the data may be arranged in a plurality of partitions; and a plurality of cartridge memories. A control system, for example of a data storage drive, is configured to allocate at least portions of capacity of the data storage media to cartridge memories of the data storage cartridge; and to provide information defining the allocated portions of capacity to the cartridge memories. Each of the cartridge memories may have a separate user and thus provide access for that user to separate partitions.
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