tapes

Tapes are long, thin strips of magnetic material used for data storage. When data is written onto the tape, magnetic particles align to represent information, allowing it to be stored temporarily or long-term. Tapes are often used in large-scale data centers or for backup purposes because they offer high capacity and durability at a lower cost compared to other storage media. They require a tape drive to read or write data, and are valued for their portability, long shelf life, and suitability for archiving large amounts of data efficiently.