CPC G11B 15/6835 (2013.01) [G11B 23/0236 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A tape-based storage device, comprising:
a cartridge having a cartridge reel with a magnetic tape;
a tape drive including (i) an opening to receive the cartridge, and (ii) an internal drive reel; and
a robot to place the cartridge in the opening of the tape drive, the robot moving in a robot zone having a robot zone width, the internal drive wheel being offset to a side from the cartridge reel, such that at least a part of the internal drive reel extends beyond the robot zone width.
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