NetWorker command:      read_a_block

NAME

       read_a_block - read a 32KB block from tape.

SYNOPSIS

       read_a_block -f device [ -v ]

DESCRIPTION

       The read_a_block program reads a single 32KB block from a test tape.

OPERANDS

       -f     device
            Specifies the device on which the tape is mounted.

OPTIONS

       -v     Run the program in verbose mode.  This option will print out the
              version number of the CDI library used by the program.

EXAMPLES

       Sample output including drive status information:

     % read_a_block -f /dev/rmt/3cbn
     read returns buffer full of 564f4c31 (1448037425 decimal)

SEE ALSO

       libcdi(8)

NetWorker 7.5.1			 Mar 21, 09