StorageTek 6 manual Eject Cartridge, Note: STK2P can be abbreviated to P

Eject Cartridge

STK2

indicates any T9940 cartridge. This parameter is the default for all T9940A and T9940B data cartridge types.

STK2P

indicates a T9940 data cartridge. The media indicator in the external label is encoded with the cartridge type (P).

Note: STK2P can be abbreviated to P.

RECtech

optionally, specifies scratch cartridges of the desired recording technique are to be ejected. RECtech indicates the method used to record data tracks on the tape surface.

1.If RECtech is not specified, the next scratch cartridge is selected depending on the media type (if supplied). If neither is supplied, the next scratch cartridge is selected without taking media type and recording technique into consideration. If both RECtech and MEDia are supplied, they must be compatible.

2.The SL8500 library supports only the T9x40 (9840/T9840B/T9840C and T9940A/T9940B) media types and recording techniques.

Valid recording techniques are:

18track

indicates a 4480 transport.

36track

indicates a 4490, 9490, or 9490EE transport (any device that records in 36-track mode).

36Atrack

indicates a 4490 (Silverton) transport.

36Btrack

indicates a 9490 (Timberline) transport.

36Ctrack

indicates a 9490EE transport.

HELical

indicates a device using helical recording.

DD3

indicates a device using helical recording.

STK1R

indicates a 9840 transport.

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