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Reformatting 4MM Tapes?
- Thread starter NBAbueg
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Yes, it is possible to re-format your tapes using
"mediainit"
From the man page:
mediainit
NAME
mediainit - initialize disk or cartridge tape media, partition DDS tape
SYNOPSIS
mediainit [-vr] [-f fmt_optn] [-i interleave] [-p size] pathname
DESCRIPTION
mediainit initializes mass storage media by formatting the media,
writing and reading test patterns to verify media integrity, then
sparing any defective blocks found. This process prepares the disk or
tape for error-free operation. Initialization destroys all existing
user data in the area being initialized.
Hope this helps
"mediainit"
From the man page:
mediainit
NAME
mediainit - initialize disk or cartridge tape media, partition DDS tape
SYNOPSIS
mediainit [-vr] [-f fmt_optn] [-i interleave] [-p size] pathname
DESCRIPTION
mediainit initializes mass storage media by formatting the media,
writing and reading test patterns to verify media integrity, then
sparing any defective blocks found. This process prepares the disk or
tape for error-free operation. Initialization destroys all existing
user data in the area being initialized.
Hope this helps
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