Abstract 

Specifies the recording method and a data format for the use of the streaming operating mode for a 7-track format and a 9-track format. Provides for the physical interchange of cartridges between data processing systems. Such a cartridge conforms with ISO 8462 if it meets all requirements for the parts 1 and 2 for the 4-track format and the 9-track format. References: ISO 646, 2022, 4873 and 8462/1.


General information

  • Status :  Withdrawn
    Publication date : 1986-02
  • Edition : 1
    Number of pages : 11
  • Technical Committee
    :
    ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 23
    Digitally Recorded Media for Information Interchange and Storage
  • ICS :
    35.220.23
    Cassettes and cartridges for magnetic tapes

Life cycle

A standard is reviewed every 5 years



Revisions / Corrigenda

  • Now withdrawn
    ISO 8462-2:1986

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