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6.9 dd2_query_drive
NAME
dd2_query_drive - get tape drive product information, configuration and capabilities, and
tape device driver version.
SYNOPSIS
dd2_query_drive -stdout <output_spec> [ -f <device_special_file> ] [ -n ]
dd2_query_drive -help [ help_type ]
DESCRIPTION
dd2_query_drive reports the following:
• Tape drive version, capabilities, configuration parameter settings, and buffer size.
• Tape device driver version, release date, and current functionality (latest changes or
added features).
There is usually no need to alter the default tape drive configuration. If the need does arise,
use the dd2_set_drive utility.
dd2_query_drive is available to all users.
OPTIONS
-f < device_special_file >
Specifies the device special file to use for the operation (see Appendix B).
-n
Prevents a trailing newline from being appended to the output stream. If omitted, the output
stream includes a trailing newline.
ARGUMENTS
-help [ help_type ]
Displays help on stderr and invalidates all other options, cancelling any other actions. Valid
keywords for the optional help_type specification are: stdout, revision, and v_revision.