Definition: FAT


File Allocation Table. A file system table used by the FAT-file systems. It contains information about where on the disk the content of the files are stored.




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Tape

Magnetic tape, in cartridge or reel. The tape has a magnetic surface where data may be stored. Tape is often used as backup media. Examples are: DAT, Streamer tape, DLT.

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