A system, according to one embodiment, includes: a plurality of tape reels; and a tape drive configured for reading data from tape stored on at least one of the plurality of tape reels. At least some of the tape reels have a tape wound thereon and a spring-like clip coupled to a free end of the tape. Moreover, the clip is selectively positionable in a wrapped position where the clip wraps around a portion of the tape when the tape is wound onto the reel, thereby holding the portion of the tape in place on the reel.

A system, according to one embodiment, includes: a plurality of tape reels; and a tape drive configured for reading data from tape stored on at least one of the plurality of tape reels. At least some of the tape reels have a tape wound thereon and a spring-like clip coupled to a free end of the tape. Moreover, the clip is selectively positionable in a wrapped position where the clip wraps around a portion of the tape when the tape is wound onto the reel, thereby holding the portion of the tape in place on the reel.

An apparatus, in accordance with one approach, includes a receiving area configured to receive a plurality of mounts, each mount being configured to support at least one tape spool pair thereon. A magnetic head is configured to perform data operations on magnetic recording tapes of the tape spool pairs. A positioning mechanism is configured to selectively align the magnetic head to a selected one of the tape spool pairs. A product apparatus, in accordance with another approach, includes a mount having a tape spool pair thereon. The mount is configured to be inserted in a receiving area of an apparatus configured to receive a plurality of mounts.

An apparatus, in accordance with one approach, includes a receiving area configured to receive a plurality of mounts, each mount being configured to support at least one tape spool pair thereon. A magnetic head is configured to perform data operations on magnetic recording tapes of the tape spool pairs. A positioning mechanism is configured to selectively align the magnetic head to a selected one of the tape spool pairs. A product apparatus, in accordance with another approach, includes a mount having a tape spool pair thereon. The mount is configured to be inserted in a receiving area of an apparatus configured to receive a plurality of mounts.

There is provided a magnetic recording medium that enables stable traveling upon recording processing and reproduction processing. The magnetic recording medium is a magnetic recording medium having a tape-like shape. The magnetic recording medium includes a substrate and a magnetic layer provided on the substrate. When a weight of the magnetic recording medium is set to one, a rate of a moisture content contained in the magnetic recording medium in a state of being stored in an environment of 23 C. and 45% RH for 24 hours or more is 0.64 wt % or less.

There is provided a magnetic recording medium that enables stable traveling upon recording processing and reproduction processing. The magnetic recording medium is a magnetic recording medium having a tape-like shape. The magnetic recording medium includes a substrate and a magnetic layer provided on the substrate. When a weight of the magnetic recording medium is set to one, a rate of a moisture content contained in the magnetic recording medium in a state of being stored in an environment of 23 C. and 45% RH for 24 hours or more is 0.64 wt % or less.

A magnetic recording medium is provided and including an average thickness t.sub.T satisfies t.sub.T5.5 [m], and a dimensional change amount w in a width direction of the magnetic recording medium with respect to a tension change in a longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording medium satisfies 700 [ppm/N]w.

A cartridge includes a tape-shaped magnetic recording medium and a cartridge memory. The cartridge memory includes a communication unit that communicates with a recording/reproducing device in a state where the cartridge is loaded on the recording/reproducing device; a storage unit; and a control unit that stores information received from the recording/reproducing device through the communication unit in the storage unit, reads the information from the storage unit according to a request from the recording/reproducing device, and transmits the information to the recording/reproducing device through the communication unit. The information includes manufacturing information of the cartridge and adjustment information for adjusting a tension applied to the magnetic recording medium in a longitudinal direction thereof, and the tape-shaped magnetic recording medium has a plurality of servo bands.

A magnetic recording medium is provided and including an average thickness t.sub.T satisfies t.sub.T5.5 [m], and a dimensional change amount w in a width direction of the magnetic recording medium with respect to a tension change in a longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording medium satisfies 700 [ppm/N]w.

An assembly comprises a substantially cylindrical tape winding surface and first and second flanges co-formed with the winding surface to form a unitary hub structure. The tape winding surface extends along an axis from a first end to a second end, and the first and second flanges extend radially from the first and second ends of the tape winding surface, respectively. The tape winding surface and the first and second flanges are co-formed of a unitary hub material having a Young's modulus of at least about one million psi.