Dynamic write once read many tape cartridge designation
US9336815B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/6895
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data storage library is described that essentially provides a write once and read many (WORM) conversion station located inside of the data storage library. After receiving a request to store data in a WORM arrangement on a tape cartridge in the data storage library and appropriate tape cartridge is selected from a scratch pool of tape cartridges, brought by a robotic transporter to a WORM station where the tape cartridge is converted into a WORM tape cartridge. The WORM tape cartridge can be converted back to a non-write disabled tape cartridge at the WORM station.
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