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Chapter 4. Utility Functions 243
1st ed., 6/30/04 - 312579601
STK2
indicates any T9940 cartridge. This parameter is the default for all T9940A and
T9940B data cartridge types.
STK2P
indicates a T9940 data cartridge. The media indicator in the external label is
encoded with the cartridge type (P).
Note: STK2P can be abbreviated to P.
RECtech
optionally, specifies scratch cartridges of the desired recording technique are to be
ejected. RECtech indicates the method used to record data tracks on the tape surface.
1. If RECtech is not specified, the next scratch cartridge is selected depending on
the media type (if supplied). If neither is supplied, the next scratch cartridge is
selected without taking media type and recording technique into consideration.
If both RECtech and MEDia are supplied, they must be compatible.
2. The SL8500 library supports only the T9x40 (9840/T9840B/T9840C and
T9940A/T9940B) media types and recording techniques.
Valid recording techniques are:
18track
indicates a 4480 transport.
36track
indicates a 4490, 9490, or 9490EE transport (any device that records in 36-track
mode).
36Atrack
indicates a 4490 (Silverton) transport.
36Btrack
indicates a 9490 (Timberline) transport.
36Ctrack
indicates a 9490EE transport.
HELical
indicates a device using helical recording.
DD3
indicates a device using helical recording.
STK1R
indicates a 9840 transport.
Eject Cartridge