Purge Data on Transfer Medium

The function Purge Data on Transfer Medium deletes the entire contents of the transfer medium.

This section covers the following topics:


Calling the Function

Enter code T in the Coordinator Menu or enter command PURGE.

The Purge data on transfer medium function is called with code D in the Coordinator Menu.

Parameters Required for the Function

  • Medium type must be D (database file).

  • DBnr and Fnr must be specified.

  • If the database is protected by password and cipher, these must be entered, too.

  • Transfer medium ID must be specified. Enter an asterisk in field Identification to select a transfer medium ID for the specified database and file number.

Keyword Field Position Remarks
MEDIUM-ID Identification 1 These parameters are obligatory.
MEDIUM-DBNR DBnr 2
MEDIUM-FNR Fnr 3
MEDIUM-PASSWORD Password 4 These parameters are only required
if the Coordinator FDIC is protected
by password and cipher.
MEDIUM-CIPHER Cipher 5