Data8 Magnetic Computer Backup Tape
8mm magnetic tape cartridge (Data8 format) for computer data backup and archiving, width 8mm with high-density metal particle coating. Falls under HTS 8523.29.60.00 as other magnetic tapes in specified width for recording digital data phenomena. Used in enterprise storage systems.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If industrial data tapes wider than 6.5mm like DLT
Larger width computer backup tapes use higher width subheadings.
If as storage unit media for computers
If imported as complete computer storage drive component set.
If solid-state flash drive alternatives
Modern non-magnetic flash storage per chapter definition (a).
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