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In a tape drive for storing and retrieving information to and from a media, a system for optimizing write performance includes a tape head and a controller. The tape head may include a write element. The controller may be for optimizing write performance in response to at least one media information signal that is stored on a media cartridge.

System and method for read/write optimization

An apparatus includes a tape read head bias signal control circuit configured to present to a tape read head a first amplitude bias signal in response to at least a first control signal and a second amplitude bias signal in response to at least a second control signal, wherein the second amplitude is lower than the first amplitude. The read head, thereby, may have a reduced operating temperature.

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