Bill R. King ([log in to unmask]) wrote: : Can anyone point me to references that describe the label and file : structure that HP uses to record 9-track tapes. I have encountered : several different formats, but have found no explanations or : descriptions of them. The MPE File System Reference Manual 30000-90236 Appendix G has what you seek. -- [log in to unmask] HP SSG R&D Roseville, CA