IBM Connect:Direct for z/OS® Messages on 3480 Display

The 3480 tape drive has an 8-character display. IBM® Connect:Direct® issues messages to this display concerning tape processing in the following manner:

• When a tape is to be dismounted, the first character position of the display contains a D. Positions 2–7 consist of the tape’s volume serial number. Position eight contains an N if the tape is nonlabeled or an S if the tape has standard labels.
• When a tape is to be mounted, the first character position of the display contains an M. Positions 2–7 consist of the tape’s volume serial number. Position eight contains an N if the tape is nonlabeled or an S if the tape has standard labels.
• When a tape is loaded, the first character position of the display is blank. Positions 2–7 consist of the tape’s volume serial number. Position eight contains an N if the tape is nonlabeled or an S if the tape has standard labels.