KERMIT Export Procedure, ANSI Labeled Tapes
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Requests for KERMIT export tapes come to Watson ("KERMIT Distribution") in
the mail.  When a request arrives, Watson staff will submit the appropriate
batch job, usually on CU20B:

  DUMPER.CTL	Unlabeled DUMPER tape for TOPS-20, 1600 bpi
  BACKUP.CTL	Unlabeled BACKUP/Interchange tape for TOPS-10, 1600 bpi
  8BACKUP.CTL	Unlabeled BACKUP/Interchange tape for TOPS-10,  800 bpi
* ANSI.CTL	ANSI tape, format "D", labeled "KERMIT", 1600 bpi

The job may appear in the batch queue under the ID of any systems staff, such
as SY.DAPHNE, SY.FDC, etc.  The .CTL files are in KER:, and are
submitted by a TAKE of the corresponding .CMD file, e.g. ANSI.CMD.
In other words, to start the ANSI batch job, you type TAKE KER:ANSI.CMD,
**NOT**    SUBMIT KER:ANSI.

Since several identical jobs may be queued on the same system at once, there
are command files with unique names, to give each job a unique name.  This
overcomes a problem with batch log files getting lost.  The actual procedure
is:

  @SUBMIT KER:ANSIX/AFTER:(time at which jobs are to run)
  @TAKE KER:ANSI1
  @TAKE KER:ANSI2
    :
    :
  (up to ansi6 if necessary)

The ANSIn jobs will not start until ANSIX runs and releases them.  The systems
person who submits the jobs should call the operator or shift supervisor first
to schedule a good time, and then specify that on the /AFTER switch above.

Since there may be more than one identical job in the queue at the same time,
and several mount requests may be pending at once, care must be taken to have
only one unassigned tape labeled KERMIT mounted at once.

This file describes the operator procedure for ANSI labeled tapes.


1. The batch job will issue a mount request for an ANSI labeled tape, write
   enabled.  A remark will accompany the mount request to emphasize what is
   required. 

 5:33:42PM 	Batch-Stream 3  --Begin--
		Job ANSI Req #1284 for SY.FDC

 5:34:00PM 	  --Tape Mount Request # 1285--
		Mount ANSI volume KERMIT, WRITE-ENABLED
		User SY.FDC, Job 26, Terminal 174
		User's remark: KERMIT Export, Initialize ANSI Label
		'KERMIT' 1600bpi, Mark 'ANSI 1600 bpi', Return to Bin 7W


2. Obtain a NEW tape from the tape librarian, and indicate (for accounting
   purposes) that the tape is for KERMIT Export.  Insert a write ring.  Attach
   a gummed label, marked like this:

     +-------------------------------------------+
     |Columbia University KERMIT EXPORT          |
     |(leave space for date stamp)               |
     |ANSI, Label "KERMIT", 1600 bpi             |
     +-------------------------------------------+

     for instance:

     +-------------------------------------------+
     |KERMIT EXPORT                              |
     |                                           |
     |ANSI, Label "KERMIT", 1600 bpi             |
     +-------------------------------------------+

     It is VERY IMPORTANT that you write the correct tape format and density
     on the label.


3. Select a tape drive for the tape.  Before mounting the tape, put the drive
   in "initialize" state, like this:

   OPR>set tape mta0: init/label:ansi/den:1600/tape:hold/ov:yes/vol:"kermit"

   As soon as you have initialized the tape, it will be assigned automatically
   to the batch job that requested it.


4. The batch job will write the tape in the correct format.  When the batch
   job completes, you will see a message to that effect on the console, and
   the tape will be automatically unloaded.


5. Remove the tape from the drive, remove the write ring, and stamp today's
   date on the gummed label.  Also, write your initials on the label.


6. Wait for the batch job's log file to print out on the main printer, and
   then attach it to the tape reel with rubber bands, and place it in Bin 7W
   for delivery to Watson.


Thank you!