This tape damage can cause a media error during restore and therefore, a data loss. Compounding the problem is the fact that the capstan and pinch roller is positioned after the write and read heads so tape damage occurs after the data is written to tape. This means data can be lost even if the read-back check verified the data as good. Tape damage and data loss can also occur when the media is pressed between the capstan and pinch roller. This pressing action can embed into the tape any loose particles that have worked their way inside the drive.
Loose particles come from a number of natural sources including dust, dirt and oils.
MammothTape technology s patented design precisely controls tape tension to minimize tape stress and precisely controls tape speed so that a capstan design is not needed. Low tape speed and tension. MammothTape technology offers low tape speed and low tape tension, which translate into less stress on the tape. In comparison, other technologies move the tape up to 160 times faster and stress the tape with over 16 times the force. The design of MammothTape technology s rotating scanner mechanism creates a cushion of air between the tape and the rotating heads.