ntape(4)                                                       ntape(4)

  tape

  NAME

    tape, ntape - tape-device information

  DESCRIPTION

    Interix supports two types of tape devices. These devices can be accessed
    as files in the /dev directory.

    Files named tapen, where n is a number between 0 and 9, are tape devices
    that rewind upon being closed.

    Files named ntapen, where n is a number between 0 and 9, are tape devices
    that do not rewind upon being closed.

    These tape devices represent physical tape drives for which Windows
    drivers are installed and running. Interix cannot access the tape drive if
    Windows utilities cannot access the device.

  SEE ALSO

    mt(1)