volcopy(1M)                                                     volcopy(1M)

NAME
     volcopy (generic) - make literal copy of file system

SYNOPSIS
     volcopy [-F FSType] [-V] [-a|-sy] [-buf] [-bpi density] [-feet size]
     [-reel num]
             [-o specificoptions] operands

DESCRIPTION
     volcopy makes a literal copy of the file system.

     There are two types of option: genericoptions and specificoptions.
     genericoptions indicate options that are supported not only by the
     generic but also by the FST-specific module of the command (if that
     command exists). specificoptions indicate suboptions that are sup-
     ported only by the FST-specific module of the command. They are speci-
     fied in a comma-separated list and/or as keyword-attribute pairs for
     interpretation by the FST-specific module of the command. These subop-
     tions are specified via the -o option. The options are of two types:
     genericoptions and specificoptions. genericoptions indicate options
     that are supported by the FSType-specific module of the command (if
     that command exists), and specificoptions indicate suboptions speci-
     fied in a comma-separated list of suboptions and/or keyword-attribute
     pairs for interpretation by the FSType-specific module of the command.
     The latter are specified via the -o option.

     operands generally include the device and volume names and are file
     system specific. A detailed description of the operands can be found
     in the FSType-specific man pages for volcopy.

OPTIONS
     The generic options are:

     -F   Specifies the FSType on which to operate. The FSType should
          either be specified here or be determinable from /etc/vfstab by
          matching the operands with an entry in the table.

     -V   Echoes the complete command line, but does not execute the com-
          mand. The command line is generated by using the options and
          arguments provided by the user and adding to them information
          derived from /etc/vfstab. This option should be used to verify
          and validate the command line. When used with the FSType option,
          it passes the -V to the FSType-specific module for interpreta-
          tion.

     -a   Invokes a verification sequence ("yes") requiring a positive
          operator response instead of the standard 10 second delay before
          the copy is made.

     -s   Inverse of -a. A 10 second delay is given after the from/to
          devices are printed (followed by a ?). During this time the com-
          mand can be aborted by entering a delete (DEL).



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     -y   Assumes a "yes" response to all questions.

     The following generic options are used only with reel tapes: (not
     applicable to cartridge tape):

     -bpi density   Bits-per-inch (i.e. 800/1600/6250).

     -feet size     Size of reel in feet (i.e. 1200/2400).

     -reel num      Beginning reel number for a restarted copy.

     -buf           Uses double buffered I/O.

     -o             Specifies FSType-specific options.

NOTE
     This command may not be supported for all FSTypes.

FILES
     /etc/vfstab
          list of default parameters for each file system

SEE ALSO
     vfstab(4).

     Manual pages for the FSType-specific modules of volcopy.




























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