ERT (Erase Tape)
- Purpose
- Erase a tape from the current position until the end of the tape.
- Usage notes
- This function writes two tape marks at the current tape position,
erases the remainder of the tape, then rewinds the tape.
ERT can be used only with tape units that support the data security erase I/O command code, such as the IBM® 3400 series.
- Options
- None.
- Related functions
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- REW
- Rewind a tape to its load point
- RUN
- Rewind a tape and unload it
- WTM
- Write one or more tape marks
- ddname
- Refers to a DD or TSO ALLOC statement.
- LABEL=BLP
- Specifies that bypass label processing is used. This parameter must be specified with the first File Manager function that uses the tape. For BLP processing requirements, see “Customizing the Security Environment” in the File Manager for z/OS Customization Guide.
- mm
- A 2-byte tape mode as shown in Tape density and mode values.