Write Filemarks Command
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Write Filemarks Command
The Write Filemarks command writes one or more filemarks on tape starting at
the current logical position.
Note:
Refer to the Write command for information about media errors and
logical end of tape (LEOT).
Table 178. Write Filemarks Command
Byte
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
Operation Code (10h)
1
Reserved WSmk
Immed
2
thru
4
(MSB)
Transfer Length
(LSB)
5
Control Byte
Parameter
Value
WSmk:
Write Setmark bit
Write Setmark bit
0 = Write filemarks
Immed:
Immediate mode
Immediate mode:
0 = Return status after filemarks is written on tape
1 = Return status after filemarks is in the buffer.
Note:
Must be in buffered mode if the immediate bit is set
otherwise the command is rejected.
Transfer Length
Number of filemarks to write
A Write Filemarks command with Transfer Length of 0, and
Immed of 0 forces all buffered data to be written on tape. No
additional filemarks are written and Good status is returned
after all buffered data is on the tape.
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