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This parameter defines the rewind command for your host operating system.

The SAP tools use this command to rewind a tape when performing a tape backup. This parameter is also used with pipe or pipe_auto to back up to a remote system or restore files from that system.

Syntax Syntax

  1. rewind = <cmd>
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Default value: none

Example Example

Rewind commands:

  • HP-UX: "mt -f $ rew"

  • AIX: "tctl -f $ rewind"

  • Linux, SUN, Windows: "mt -f $ rewind"

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Make sure that you do not forget the double quotes when you enter parameters composed of several values.

The SAP tools replace the $ character with the address of the device used.