How to use tape drives

1. Use mt command as follows - to check status # mt -f /dev/rmt/0 status - to eject # mt -f /dev/rmt/0 offline - to rewind # mt -f /dev/rmt/0 rewind - to erase # mt -f /dev/rmt/ erase - to retension # mt -f /dev/rmt/0 retension