T-ERASE

The T-ERASE command erases a cartridge tape and re-positions it at the beginning of tape, (BOT). The use of T-ERASE is recommended before writing data to a cartridge tape.

SYNTAX

T-ERASE {CHANNEL=channel}

SYNTAX ELEMENTS

channel is the specific channel attachment (0-9).

NOTES

T-ERASE should only be used with streaming cartridge tapes or other tape devices capable of erasing the device.

T-ERASE will fail if the media has not been made write enabled.

EXAMPLE

T-ERASE

Erases a streaming cartridge tape of all data.

Tape