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     TAPE(HW)                 XENIX System V                  TAPE(HW)



     Name
          tape - Cartridge tape device.

     Description
          The tape device implements the  interface with a tape drive.
          Typically, the tar(C), cpio(C), dd(C), backup(C), dump(C),
          or restore(C) commands are used to access a tape drive.


          A single tape drive with a raw (character, non-blocking)
          interface is supported.  There are two standard tape device
          types. Devices beginning with the ``r'' prefix, (for ``raw
          device''), should be used for most normal tape work, while
          devices with the ``n'' prefix, (``for no rewind on hold''),
          should be used for storing and restoring multiple files.

          The following table summarizes the base naming conventions
          for the tape drives supported:

               ct0,1          QIC24 unit 0,1
               ct2,3          QIC11 unit 0,1
               ctmini         floppy controller-based cartridge tape
               mt0,1          reel to reel unit 0,1 1600 bpi
               mt2,3          reel to reel unit 0,1 800 bpi
               mt4,5          reel to reel unit 0,1 6250 bpi

          tape(C) describes the commands used to access tape drives.

     Files
          /dev/rct0
          /dev/nrct0
          /dev/rct2
          /dev/nrct2
          /dev/rctmini

     Notes
          After certain tape operations are executed, the system
          returns a prompt before the tape controller has finished its
          operation.  If the user enters another tape command too
          quickly, a ``device busy'' error is returned until the tape
          device is finished with its previous operation.

          Periodic tape cartridge retensioning and tape head cleaning
          are necessary for continued error-free operation of the tape
          subsystem.  Use tape(C), to retension the tape.

     See Also
          backup (C), cpio (C), dd (C), dump (C), format (C), tape
          (C), tar (C) restore (C),






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