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GENERATE_TEST_TAPE(8)					 GENERATE_TEST_TAPE(8)

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 7.3.2			  Aug 23, 06		 GENERATE_TEST_TAPE(8)
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