Patent ID: 8665563
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A magnetic tape, comprising: a plurality of shingled wraps disposed between upper and lower edges of the magnetic tape, wherein each shingled wrap extends along the length of magnetic tape, and wherein each shingled wrap is divided into a plurality of partitions; at least a first non-shingled wrap extending along the length of the magnetic tape, wherein the first non-shingled wrap is divided into a plurality of partitions; and a plurality of data bands disposed between the upper and lower edges of the magnetic tape, wherein each data band extends along the length of magnetic tape, wherein each data band comprises a subset of the plurality of shingled wraps, wherein at least a first of the data bands comprises the first non-shingled wrap, wherein the plurality of shingled wraps are adapted to include sequentially written data, and wherein the first non-shingled wrap is adapted to include dynamically written data.