ANSI/INCITS 312-1998(R2003)
for Information Technology – Magnetic Tape Cartridge for Information Interchange, 0.50 in (12.65 mm), Serial Serpentine, 128-Track, 81 600 bpi (3212 bpmm) DLT4 Format

Standard No.

ANSI/INCITS 312-1998(R2003)

Release Date

1998

Published By

American National Standards Institute （ANSI)

Latest

ANSI/INCITS 312-1998(R2003)

Scope

This standard provides the requirements for a tape cartridge to be used for information interchange amonginformation-processing systems, communication systems, and associated equipment utilizing a standardcode for information interchange as agreed upon by the interchange parties. This standard deals with therequirements for the unrecorded cartridge and for recording on the enclosed magnetic tape.The use of a labeling standard such as American National Standard for Information systems - File structureand labeling of magnetic tapes for information interchange, ANSI X3.27-1987 or later editions, will supportdata interchange between data-processing systems.

ANSI/INCITS 312-1998(R2003) Referenced Document

• ISO 1302:1992 Technical drawings; method of indicating surface texture
• ISO 370:1975 Toleranced dimensions; Conversion from inches into millimetres and vice versa

ANSI/INCITS 312-1998(R2003) history

• 0000 ANSI/INCITS 312-1998(R2003)