8.3.3. Simple Script for Tape Deletion

Tape Deletion Script Example

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#!/bin/bash
# Script: Tape Erasing

echo "Erasing and Re-Tensioning Tape."

echo "mt -f /dev/st0 rewind"
time mt -f /dev/st0 rewind

echo "mt -f /dev/st0 retension"
time mt -f /dev/st0 retension

echo "mt -f /dev/st0 erase"
time mt -f /dev/st0 erase

echo "mt -f /dev/st0 rewind"
time mt -f /dev/st0 rewind

echo "mt -f /dev/st0 status"
mt -f /dev/st0 status

echo "mtx -f /dev/sg5 unload"
mtx -f /dev/sg5 unload

echo "Done."

done