GENERATE_TEST_TAPE(8)GENERATE_TEST_TAPE(8)NAMEread_a_block - read a 32KB block from tape.
SYNOPSISread_a_block-f device [ -v ]
DESCRIPTION
The read_a_block program reads a single 32KB block from a test tape.
OPERANDS-f device
Specifies the device on which the tape is mounted.
OPTIONS-v Run the program in verbose mode. This option will print out the
version number of the CDI library used by the program.
EXAMPLES
Sample output including drive status information:
% read_a_block-f /dev/rmt/3cbn
read returns buffer full of 564f4c31 (1448037425 decimal)
SEE ALSOlibcdi(8)NetWorker 7.3.2 Aug 23, 06 GENERATE_TEST_TAPE(8)