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FCI. Acronym for flux changes per inch. See also BPI.
Faceplate. See bezel.
Files. A distinct group of data blocks.
File-by-File Backup. A recording method that records data a
single file at a time as opposed to mirroring a tape or block of
data.
Firmware. Permanent or semi-permanent instructions and data
programmed directly into the circuitry of programmable read-
only memory or electronically-erasable programmable read-only
memory chips. Used for controlling the operation of the computer
or tape drive. Distinct from software, which is stored in random
access memory and can be altered with ease.
Format. A magnetic track pattern that specifies the locations of
the tracks and sectors. This information must exist on a tape
before it can store any user data. Formatting erases any previously
stored data.
Formatted Capacity. The amount of room left to store data on a
tape after writing the sector headers, boundary definitions, and
timing information during a format operation.
Form Factor1. The industry standard that defines the physical,
external dimensions of a particular device.
Form Factor2. The general geometric dimensions of a drive or
width of a piece of tape media.
Full Height. Dimensions of a drive that meet standard height
requirements (usually 3.25 inches for a tape or disk drive product).
G.8 GLOSSARY