The T-ONLINE command resets the cartridge tape drive, checks that a tape cartridge has been inserted, and rewinds the tape.
Format
T-ONLINE |
Description
If the tape unit has been selected, T-ONLINE attaches the tape unit to your current process, resets the tape drive, determines that a tape has been inserted into it, and rewinds the tape. Since T-ONLINE attaches the tape drive, the T-ATT command need not be used.
NOTE |
You should issue a T-ONLINE whenever you insert new backup media into a backup device or logical tape unit. |
If a tape has not been inserted, T-ONLINE attaches the tape unit (if selected) and the following message displays:
DEVICE ATTACHED BLOCK SIZE: 16896 DEVICE NOT READY CONTINUE/QUIT (C/Q)? |
Insert a tape cartridge in the drive. Type C at the prompt. To quit, type Q.
Resetting the Tape Drive
The following example resets the selected tape drive:
>T-ONLINE BLOCK SIZE: 16896 [6004] TAPE ON LINE > |