Using tape files

Tape files are used for storing and accessing data on tape media.

Initializing tapes
Before you begin using tape files, you must initialize all tapes. Use the Initialize Tape (INZTAP) command to initialize tapes, with or without labels. Sometimes you use the Initialize Tape (INZTAP) command to clear all data on the tape.
Storing data in files on tape
To store date on tape, you can follow these steps.
Accessing data from a tape device
To access data from a tape device on the system, a device description must exist for each tape device and tape media library device to describe the device to the system.

Parent topic: Tape files