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<h1 class="topictitle1">Overview of tape files</h1>
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<div><p>Review what device and tape files are, as well as how both of them
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are used.</p>
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<p><strong>Device files</strong> are files that provide access to attached devices such as
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tapes, diskettes, printers, displays, spools, and other systems that are attached
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by a communications line. The device file <span>that is</span> described in this
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topic is <strong>Tape files</strong>, which allow access to data files on tape devices.</p>
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<p> Each file type has
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its own set of unique characteristics that determines the use and capabilities
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the file can provide. This topic describes the characteristics and use of
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tape and device files for application programs. For more information about
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printer files, display files, and spooled files, refer to Printer files, Display
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files, and the File management topics in the <span class="keyword">iSeries™ Information Center</span>.</p>
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<p>When programs use a device file, a name represents the device file. <span>That
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name</span> identifies both the file description and, for some file types, the
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data itself. <span>This manual helps you understand the following aspects of
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tape files so you can use their full capabilities:</span></p>
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<ul><li>Usage characteristics</li>
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<li>Configuration descriptions</li>
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<li>Error handling methods</li>
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<li>Usage in high-level language programs</li>
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<div class="parentlink"><strong>Parent topic:</strong> <a href="rzatbkickoff.htm" title="Tape files are used for storing data.">Tape files</a></div>
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<div class="relconcepts"><strong>Related concepts</strong><br />
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<div><a href="../rzalu/rzaluprtfcon.htm">Printer Files</a></div>
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<div><a href="../dds/rbafpddsmain.htm">Display files</a></div>
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<div><a href="../dm/rbal3kickoff.htm">File management</a></div>
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