CHECK

Checks a specified number of tape files on the default channel for parity errors.

Command Class

Proc.

Syntax

CHECK {numberOfFiles}

Syntax Elements

numberOfFiles Optional. The number of tape files to check. The default is 1.

Prompt

If you do not specify n, you are prompted:

NUMBER OF FILES TO CHECK =

Restrictions

Executes on the default channel only.

Comments

Before using CHECK, you must attach the required tape units to the port using the default channel.

Example

:CHECK 2
NUMBER OF FILES TO CHECK = 2
T-CHKing file 1 It's OK
T-CHKing file 2 It's OK
All files checked out.

Two files are checked.