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CHECKOUT Utility

Use the CHECKOUT EXEC to specify that a tape is out-of-area and unavailable for use. Tapes marked out-of-area have been moved off-site or to a different location. CHECKOUT updates the OUTCODE and OUTDATE fields in the TMC.

Note: A tape marked as checked out cannot be mounted read/write until it is checked in. However, the tape can be mounted read-only to cause the tape to be checked in automatically.

Additionally, a tape that is checked out cannot be scratched.