User Guide

Ampex 1308911-02 B-9
Device Special Files Introduction
Default Actions During Close (Continued)
/dev/rmt*.3
/dev/rmt*.7
/dev/rmt*.11
/dev/rmt*.15
DST_NO_FM —
On
Does not write a filemark automatically. (You can, however, write a filemark at or
before close by issuing a Write Filemark command.)
DST_NO_FLUSH — On
Does not flush the tape drive data buffer.
DST_NO_REWIND — On
Does not change the current position.
DST_NO_RESERVE — On
No release required.
/dev/rmt*.5
/dev/rmt*.13
DST_NO_FM — Off
If the last command issued before the close() was a SCSI Write command, writes
a single filemark (flushing any data in the tape drive buffer to tape).
DST_NO_FLUSH — On
Does not flush the tape drive buffer.
DST_NO_REWIND — On
Does not change the current position.
DST_NO_RESERVE — Off
Releases the tape drive for concurrent operation.
/dev/rmt*.6
/dev/rmt*.14
DST_NO_FM — On
Does not write a filemark automatically. (You can, however, write a filemark at or
before close by issuing a Write Filemark command.)
DST_NO_FLUSH — Off
Flushes the tape drive buffer to tape.
DST_NO_REWIND — On
Does not change the current position.
DST_NO_RESERVE — Off
Releases the tape drive for concurrent operation.
Table B-4. AIX Device Special Files Default Actions (Continued)
Device Special File Interface Parameter Setting and Action Performed