Variable and U format will always be issues. Converting them on the PC to unlabeled AWSTAPE has similar issues.
BUT I believe that IFF the original tape has standard header and trailer files, then AWSTAPE is realistic to use. Then the AWSTAPE file can be binary transferred to the MF and processed there with the mainframe AWSTAPE utility (or is it a HET utility? I don’t remember now). The key step is to capture the binary data with no translation from degrading 9-track. Figuring out how to successfully use it can come after that step. PC utilities like HXD (HexEdit) can view binary EBCDIC files with ease so you know what you are dealing with after you capture the data. Peter -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> On Behalf Of Paul Gilmartin Sent: Friday, June 4, 2021 1:48 PM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: [External] Re: access to 9-track reel tape drive On Fri, 4 Jun 2021 17:30:38 +0000, Farley, Peter x23353 wrote: >Assuming the PC-attached SCSI tape drive comes with software to copy data from >the tape to a disk file without any translation you just have to copy the >files off the actual tape in binary and then FTP in binary up to your favorite >mainframe location. FTP is not binary by default but it is very easy to do >binary transfers (Letter I [eye] command then just PUT pr MPUT). > Block boundaries? Sometimes they matter, and RDWs and BDWs. Especially for RCFM=vBS such as IEBCOPY PDSU. And LRECL=X. AWSTAPE? -- This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
