A storage device 100 comprises tape reel(s) (110) holding tape media for storing data, a head
assembly (130), motor(s) (120, 125) configured to actuate the head
assembly, a sealed casing, and a
printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) configured to control operations of the motor(s). The head assembly comprises a support structure, a head bar with read head(s) and write head(s), and a suspension
system connecting the head bar to the support structure. The sealed casing encloses in its interior the tape reel(s), the head assembly, and the motor(s). Meanwhile, the PCBA is mounted on an external surface of the casing.