Provides specifications for format and recording for a 1/2 inch (12.7-mm), 9-track magnetic tape to be used for information interchange among information processing systems, communication systems, and associated equipment utilizing a code for information interchange that was agreed upon by the interchange parties. Deals solely with recording on magnetic tape and support and complements American National Standard for Unrecorded Magnetic Tape for Information Interchange (9-Track 800 CPI, NRZI; 1600 CPI, PE; and 6250 CPI, GCR), INCITS 40.
