Installing a DLTtape or Super DLTtape Drive into an AIX System
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September 2004
6464181-01 Rev B
4.
Special Device Files
Special device files can be used to select tape drive options. These options include the
following: re-tensioning the tape, rewinding the tape, and selecting the appropriate density
setting for the operation. These special device files are located in the
/dev
directory.
Table 3
lists the special device files.
Note:
Re-tensioning is not necessary for cartridges loaded in DLTtape
drives.
Table 3.
Special Device Files and Values
Special File
Rewind
On Close
Re-tension
On Open
Density
Setting
/dev/rmt1
Yes
No
#1
/dev/rmt1.1
No
No
#1
/dev/rmt1.2
Yes
Yes
#1
/dev/rmt1.3
No
Yes
#1
/dev/rmt1.4
Yes
No
#2
/dev/rmt1.5
No
No
#2
/dev/rmt1.6
Yes
Yes
#2
/dev/rmt1.7
No
Yes
#2
