Digital audio tape

* Although generally used for audio, a DAT (120 meters long) can hold up to 10 gigabytes if used for digital data storage. Has the disadvantage of being a serial, rather than a random access device. [1]
* Used as a storage medium in some backup systems. [2]
* Records audio signals onto tape in a digital format. May also be used as a backup tape in some systems.

[1] American Document Management, Glossary of Terms, http://www.amdoc.com/glossary.shtml \ [2] Kroll Ontrack, Glossary of Terms, http://www.krollontrack.com/glossaryterms

Attributions
- EDRM (http://edrm.net)