The T-STATUS command lists all logical tape units, the tape devices to which they are assigned, the processes (if any) to which they are attached, and the tape format specifications.
Format
T-STATUS [(P)] |
Parameter(s)
P |
Sends output to the printer. |
The T-STATUS Report
The T-STATUS command produces a report that contains the following information:
LTU |
Logical tape unit. |
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DRIVE |
Type and number of the tape drive to which the tape unit is assigned. Type can be: |
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F |
Floppy disk drive. |
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Q |
For 1/4-inch tape drive. |
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ATT |
Number of the process to which the tape unit is attached. If no tape unit is attached, this field is empty. |
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FORMAT |
Tape format as set by the T-FORMAT command. |
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The report looks like this:
>T-STATUS |
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LTU |
DRIVE |
ATT |
FORMAT |
00 |
Q0 |
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QUARTER-INCH |
01 |
F0 |
002 |
RAW-OFF |
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> |
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Any tape units that have not been assigned with the SET-TAPE command (see Using the SYSPROG Account and Commands) are not listed in the T-STATUS report.
NOTE |
The T-STATUS command requires SYS1 privileges. |