Patent ID: 6145034
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: G06F,G11B

Abstract:
A method for storing data files from a random access storage device to a cartridge containing a length of magnetically recordable tape having a number of segments, said cartridge being driven by a tape drive capable of being operated at a plurality of rates, comprising the steps of:setting a data transfer rate to one of said plurality of rates of said tape drive;transferring data from said data files stored on said random access storage device to a storage area having a storage capacity;retrieving said data from said storage area at said data transfer rate and storing said data on said tape;switching said tape drive between an on state and an off state;determining a number of times said tape drive switches to said off state; andadjusting said data transfer rate comprising increasing the data transfer rate if said number of times is less than a first predetermined number.