RE: AS/400 to IBM Mainframe Tape

[Randy Dufault <Randy_Dufault@xxxxxxx>]

Bob,

Easiest way is to create a tape file (CRTTAPF) with the options you want
(the block gibberish is there) and a name that makes sense for you, format
the tape (INZTAP) with standard labels and use CPYF to copy between a
database table and the tape file. If the logic is complex you could also
write a program that writes to the tape file directly. The tape file is
simply a sequential, internally described file.

Cheers,
Randy

> 
> I have a requirement to send a file to an unknown IBM 
> mainframe on tape.
> 
> The requirements are as follows:
> 36 or 18 track cartridge (3480, 3490 or 3490e) or 9 track 
> tape reel (6250 bpi)
> Character code: EBCDIC
> 
> I sent them a normal SAVOBJ on a 3480 cartridge, but they say 
> they can't read
> it.  They gave me some gibberish about block sizes and end of 
> record markers.  I
> would really appreciate any help on this one.
> 
> Bob Voltz
> Biomet
> 

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