NAME

deallocate -- deallocate a device

USAGE

deallocate device

PARAMETERS

device

The device to be deallocated.

rewind = yes

Rewind the device before deallocating? Ignored for devices other than magtape.

DESCRIPTION

Deallocate a previously allocated device. The CL will print an error message if one attempts to logout while devices are still allocated, but if logout is typed several times you will be allowed to logout with the devices still allocated. The CL does not automatically deallocate devices upon logout.

EXAMPLES

1. Deallocate logical magtape drive B.

cl> dealloc mtb

SEE ALSO

allocate, devstatus, file dev$devices, dev$tapecap