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This parameter defines the dd options required for reading from tape. It is required if you are working with raw devices. To access raw devices, you use the dd command. See Raw Devices with BRBACKUP and BRRESTORE.

Syntax Syntax

  1. dd_in_flags = <flags>
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Default value: "ibs=16k"

If you define the default value, the data is read from tape in blocks of 16 KB, but you can also use a higher value, for example 64 KB.