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System Administration Guide: Basic Administration

Logical Tape Device Names

Logical tape device files are found in the /dev/rmt/* directory as symbolic links from the /devices directory.

Figure 30–5 Logical Tape Device Names

Diagram of logical tape device name that includes magnetic tape device directory, drive, and the optional density values.

The first tape device connected to the system is 0 (/dev/rmt/0). Tape density values (l, m, h, c, and u) are described in Chapter 52, Managing Tape Drives (Tasks).