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If this parameter is not specified, a default is chosen based on the value of the
RECtech parameter. Table 7 shows default values used if MEDia is omitted.
If both media type and recording technique are omitted, all media types and
recording techniques are assumed to be eligible StorageTek recommends that
MEDia always be specified on all VOLATTR statements.
Valid media types are:
Standard
indicates a standard length, 3480 cartridge. It can be read on any longitudinal
drives (4480, 4490, 9490, or 9490EE). Data can be written in 36-track mode on
4490, 9490, or 9490EE transports but cannot be read on an 18-track (4480)
drive. Synonyms for this type of cartridge include:
• CST
•MEDIA1
• STD
•1
• 3480
ECART
indicates a 3490E, extended capacity cartridge. It can be used only on a
36-track drive (4490, 9490, 9490EE). Synonyms include:
•E
• ECCST
• ETAPE
• Long
Table 7. VOLATTR MEDia Default Values
RECtech Entered: MEDia Default:
18track Standard
36track, 36Atrack, 36Btrack Standard
36Ctrack ZCART
LONGItud Standard
DD3, HELical DD3A
STK1R, STK1R34, STK1R35,
STK1RA, STK1RA34, STK1R35,
STK1RB, STK1RB34, STK1RB35,
STK1RAB, STK1RAB4, STK1RAB5,
STK1RC, STK1RC34, STK1RC35
STK1R
STK2P, STK2P34, STK2P35, STK2PA,
STK2PA34, STK2PA35, STK2PB,
STK2PB34, STK2PB35
STK2P
VOLATTR