# Tape Commands


Introduction	Introduction to tape operation.
T-ATT	Attachs or opens a tape device.
T-BCK	Moves the tape backwards.
T-CHK	Checks for parity errors.
T-DET	Detaches tape devices.
T-DUMP	Dumps records to a tape device.
T-ERASE	Erases a tape.
T-FWD	Moves the tape forwards.
T-LOAD	Loads records from a tape device.
T-RDLBL	Reads the tape label.
T-READ	Reads and displays data from the tape.
T-RETENSION	Retensions a physical tape.
T-REW	Rewinds a tape device.
T-STATUS	Displays the current status of attached tape devices.
T-UNLOAD	Unloads the tape media.
T-WEOF	Writes and end of file mark on the tape device.