Tape mount request window
Prompts the operator for a tape mount using an X-Window GUI.
- DRIVE
- Selected drive. The TAE variable that will recieve the drive that is selected.
- LENGTH
- Selected length. The TAE variable that will recieve the length that is selected.
- MEDIA
- Media type to mount. The type of tape media that is desired to be mounted.
= 3480 = 3490 = 9-track = 8mm
- COMMENT(--)
- Description of tape(s). A text string sent to the operator's terminal describing each tape to be mounted. COMMENT should contain the tape library identification number and a short description of the tape. This will allow the operator to ensure that the correct tape is mounted.
- DENSITY(--)
- Tape density. Density of the tape. If this is left NULL, a default density is chosen.
- TAPEID(--)
- Tapeid. The tapeid of the tape to be mounted. If left NULL, a scratch tape will be mounted.
The operators are prompted for a 3480 drive. The drive and tape length are returned in the TAE variables DRIVEl and LENGTH.
The operators are prompted to mount a tape of the specified MEDIA. The operators use an X-Window Based GUI to respond.