IOCTL_TAPE_WRITE_MARKS IOCTL (ntddtape.h)
Writes one of setmarks, filemarks, short filemarks, or long filemarks to tape.
Major code
Input buffer
The TAPE_WRITE_MARKS structure in the buffer at Irp->AssociatedIrp.SystemBuffer indicates the type and number of marks to write.
If the Immediate member is TRUE, the operation should be asynchronous.
Input buffer length
Parameters.DeviceIoControl.InputBufferLength in the I/O stack location indicates the size, in bytes, of the parameter buffer, which must be >= sizeof(TAPE_WRITE_MARKS).
Output buffer
None.
Output buffer length
None.
Status block
The Information field is set to the number of bytes written. The Status field is set to STATUS_SUCCESS, or possibly to STATUS_INFO_LENGTH_MISMATCH, STATUS_IO_DEVICE_ERROR, STATUS_DEVICE_DATA_ERROR, STATUS_NO_SUCH_DEVICE, STATUS_IO_TIMEOUT, STATUS_DEVICE_NOT_READY, STATUS_MEDIA_WRITE_PROTECTED, STATUS_NO_MEDIA_IN_DEVICE, or STATUS_VERIFY_REQUIRED.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Header | ntddtape.h (include Ntddtape.h) |
See also
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