tcl.t-chk

Verb: Access/Tape Commands, Releases: AP and R83

Checks tape for parity errors.

Syntax

t-chk {(options)}

Description

checks a tape for parity errors.

When the 'a' option is omitted, the current tape file is checked.

At the end of the process, the number of files checked is displayed.

See 'dummy restore' for validating backup media.

Options

a Checks to end of data.

l Displays label data if one is found after an end-of-file mark (R83: release 2.2 and higher).

p Directs output to system printer, via the Spooler.

See Also

Command Name Type Description
tape.handling.verbs Definition 'Tape' is a generic reference to the currently attached peripheral storage device.
tcl.t-verify Verb: Access Validates contents of save tape.
dummy.restore Definition Validates integrity of save media.
tcl.t-chk.link Verb: Access

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