Features
The tape device driver supports a range of channel-attached tape devices and functions of these devices.
- The tape device driver supports channel-attached tape drives that are compatible with IBM® 3480, 3490, 3590, and 3592 magnetic tape subsystems.
Various models of these device types are
handled (for example, the 3490/10).
3592 devices that emulate 3590 devices are recognized and treated as 3590 devices.
- Logical character devices for non-rewinding and rewinding modes of operation
- Control operations through mt
- Message display support
- Encryption support
- Up to 128 physical tape devices