Changing the Current Block Mode Using SMIT

Use the AIX System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) to display and change the current block mode of any tape device that you plan to use for backups. To change the block mode, you need root access.

  1. Select the Devices option from the System Management menu.
  2. Select the Tape Drive option.
  3. Select the Change/Show Characteristics of Tape Drive option.
  4. Select the tape device. SMIT shows characteristics, including the current block size.
  5. Type a new value in the BLOCK size Entry Field and press Enter.
Parent topic: Configuration