Managing the AMASS File System
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Example
Step 1. Log in as root.
Step 2. To erase data on a standalone drive and stop at the
end of the media, enter the path, utility, and options
similar to what is shown in the following example:
Option Description
drivenumber Enter the drive number where the media is
mounted
startblock Start at this block address
endblock Erase data until you reach:
• specified block address
• -l = End of tape
jukeboxnumber
(defaults to 1)
Enter the AMASS library number
# su root
# cd /usr/amass/utils
# mediaerase /dev/rst12 6 -1