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ca_devmgr Description of Tape Library Commands - Option -chformat -cherase B-32 Administrator Guide Description This command formats a single tape or multiple tapes in a tape library. For example, ca_devmgr -chformat [ SLOT [|def []] ...] This command requires the changer adapter number, changer LUN, and changer SCSI ID. It also requires the word "SLOT" and the slot number of where the tape to be formatted is located, as well as the tape name. The mm/dd/yy[yy], which is for the expiration date is optional. The def switch stands for the default expiration date. You cannot use both the expiration date and the def switch at the same time. That is why the "|" is there. The serial number is also optional. The 3 "." at the end mean that you can specify more slot numbers. This command erases a single tape or multiple tapes in a tape library. For example, ca_devmgr -cherase [ [q|qz|l] [, [q|qz|l],...] ca_devmgr -cherase [ [q|qz|l] [, [q|qz|l],...] The adapter number, changer SCSI ID, changer LUN, and the slot are required. The q, qz, and l are optional. Just like in the erase command, the q, qz, and l options do the same procedures. By default, the q option is used if none of the 3 are specified.