A container holding magnetic tape that can be processed without separating it from the container. Any distinction made between cassettes and cartridges is based on their physical characteristics.

• 一种装有磁带的容器,不需从容器中取出磁带,就可对其进行处理。根据物理特性,在盒带(cassette)和开盘带(cartridge)之间有些差别。同magnetic tape cartridge。