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ZTINT-Initialize Tape

Use this command to initialize a tape. The standard volume label (VOL1), dummy header label (HDR1), and tapemark required at the beginning of an output tape is created.

Requirements and Restrictions

Enhanced capacity cartridge system tape cartridges can be used only on tape devices that can process 3480-2 XF format tapes.

Format




cuu
is a 3-digit hexadecimal tape device address.

volume
is a 6-character alphanumeric volume serial number. If you omit this parameter, the existing volume serial number is read and rewritten.

D38K
see F38K parameter.

D38K2
see F38K2 parameter.

F38K
writes the header labels in a format with an operating density of 38K bytes per inch (Bpi).

F38K2
writes the header labels in a format with an operating density of 38K Bpi in 3480-2 XF format.

F16X128
writes the header labels in a format of 16 tracks per pass and 128 total tracks.

BP
allows you to initialize an unexpired tape.

Attention: Use this parameter with caution because it can destroy valid data.

NT
allows you to initialize tapes that were never previously recorded or that were recorded at a density that is not compatible with the specified tape device.

Attention: Use this parameter with caution because it can destroy valid data.

Additional Information

If you do not specify a tape format for writing the header labels (for example, the F38K parameter or the F16X128 parameter) the format defaults to the highest level supported by the specified tape device.

Examples

In the following example, the tape that is on the specified tape device is initialized.

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|User:   ZTINT 481 F38K2                                                         |
|                                                                                |
|System: COTI0304I 10.31.19 TINT HPN    DEVICE 481 INITIALIZATION COMPLETE       |
|                           VSN A00046 FORMAT  38K2                              |
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Related Information

None.