CO-EXISTING DEDICATED SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND READ/WRITEABLE DATA STORAGE SPACE ON REMOVABLE MEDIA

摘要

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for mobile media with both dedicated readable and writeable user data space and dedicated readable and writeable drive device space. The mobile data storage media adapted for operatively working with a drive device comprises a data space accessible by an end user and a drive software space accessible by the drive device and inaccessible by an end user. The drive software space is adapted to accommodate firmware for use by the drive device in addition to the reading and writing of software by the drive device. The media is adapted to receive and store software from the drive device or, alternatively, is adapted to transmit software to the drive device.

主权项

1. A tape cartridge comprising:
a first partition that is inaccessible by a user of data, said first partition containing compatibility software, that when disposed in a tape drive, is adapted to be exchanged with said tape drive, said compatibility software facilitates functional compatibility between said tape cartridge and said tape drive; and a second partition that is accessible by said user of data when disposed in said tape drive for storing user data therein.