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Managing the AMASS File System

To determine the READ-BLOCK LIMIT value, refer to your drive’s manual. Your goal is to have a complete file fit into a tape block segment, without having partially filled segments as illustrated above.

Tip

The configurable -bblocksize must be equal to or less than your drive’s READ-BLOCK LIMIT value.

To calculate valid block size values, multiply the minimum block size, which is 16 KB, by 2 until you reach the value of your MAXIOSZ. Additionally, the calculated value is also less than your drive’s READ-BLOCK LIMIT. This concept is illustrated below.

B-6 Fine-tune Block Size 6-00028-01 Rev A