User Guide

B-18 Ampex 1308911-02
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Introduction Device Special Files
Default Actions During Close (Continued)
/dev/rmt/tpsXdYnrnf
DST_NO_FM —
Off
If the last command issued before the close() was a SCSI Write command,
writes a single filemark (flushing any data in the tape drive buffer to tape).
DST_NO_FLUSH — On
Does not flush the tape drive buffer.
DST_NO_REWIND — On
None; overridden by DST_SPC_FWD.
DST_NO_RESERVE — On
No release required.
DST_SPC_FWD — Off
If a file was partially read and close is called, the current position is
maintained within the file.
/dev/rmt/tpsXdYnrnfnm
DST_NO_FM — On
Does not write a filemark automatically. (You can, however, write a filemark
at or before close by issuing a Write Filemark command.)
DST_NO_FLUSH — On
Does not flush the tape drive buffer to tape.
DST_NO_REWIND — On
None; overridden by DST_SPC_FWD.
DST_NO_RESERVE — On
No release required.
DST_SPC_FWD — Off
If a file was partially read and close is called, the current position is
maintained within the file.
Table B-6. DST/DIS Device Special Files Default Actions (Continued)
Device Special File Interface Parameter Setting and Action Performed