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VTAPE.DEX
Description: 8MM Tape Subsystem Diagnostic

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All tests use global parameters settable by the operator. Parameters
Parameters may be set by using command line switches (described
below) or by enabling query mode (query -on).
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    -CONTROLLER X   (X = controller to test)
        This allows the operator to test a specific controller
        if multiple controllers are present on the SCSI Bus.
        DEFAULT:  test all controllers present

    -DRIVE X   (X = drive to test)
        This allows the operator to test a specific drive
        if multiple drives are present.
        NOTE: THIS SWITCH IS PRESENT ONLY FOR SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
              WITH OTHER DEVICES. IT IS MEANINGLESS FOR THE 8MM TAPE
              SUBSYSTEM AND IS IGNORED.

    -NODRIVES
        This allows the operator to run controller-only tests
        with a system on which no drives are connected.
        NOTE: THIS SWITCH IS PRESENT ONLY FOR SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
              WITH OTHER DEVICES. IT IS MEANINGLESS FOR THE 8MM TAPE
              SUBSYSTEM AND IS IGNORED.

    -ENTIRE
        This allows the operator to specify the use of the entire
        tape for writing and reading.  This switch has no arguments.
        This switch MAY NOT be used with -SHORT
        WARNING:  USE OF THE ENTIRE TAPE SWITCH WILL CAUSE SOME OF
                  TESTS TO TAKE UP TO 2.5 HOURS TO COMPLETE A SINGLE
                  PASS AND SOME OF THE TESTS MAKE MULTIPLE PASSES.
        DEFAULT:  If neither -ENTIRE nor -SHORT is present, -SHORT
                  assumed.

    -SHORT (This is the default switch)
        This allows the operator to specify use of only the first
        1000 records on the tape.  This will speed up execution of
        some of the longer running tests.
        This switch MAY NOT be used with -ENTIRE
        DEFAULT:  If neither -ENTIRE nor -SHORT is present, -SHORT
                  assumed.

    -PATTERN [$]NNNN  (NNNN = decimal no. -or- $NNNN = hex no.)
        This allows the operator to enter a decimal or hexadecimal
        number to be used for all write operations.
        DEFAULT:  -pattern $29CF

    -INCREMENTING
        This allows the operator to choose an incrementing pattern
        for all write operations.  This switch has no arguments.
        This switch MAY NOT be used with -PATTERN, -WORSTCASE, or
        -RANDOM.
        DEFAULT:  NONE

    -WORSTCASE
        This allows the operator to choose the MFM worst case pattern
        for all write operations.  This switch has no arguments.
        This switch MAY NOT be used with -PATTERN, -INCREMENTING, or
        -RANDOM.
        DEFAULT:  NONE

    -RANDOM
        This allows the operator to choose a random pattern
        for all write operations.  This switch has no arguments.
        This switch MAY NOT be used with -PATTERN, -INCREMENTING, or
        -WORSTCASE.
        DEFAULT:  NONE

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