smbta-util

smbta-util tape_device [options]

tape_device
    The path to the tape device (e.g., /dev/st0).

-l
    List the contents of the archive.

-x
    Extract the specified file from the archive.

-v
    Verify the archive's checksums.

-h
    Display help information.

The smbta-util command is a tool primarily used for manipulating and verifying
tape archives created by smbtar. It provides functionality to list the contents of an
SMB tape archive, extract files from it, and verify the archive's integrity. This
is particularly useful in environments that utilize Samba for file sharing and
require backup and archival solutions involving tape drives. The utility is
designed to work directly with the tape device, allowing for efficient extraction
of specific files without the need to read the entire archive. It simplifies
the process of recovering data stored on tape backups created through Samba-based
file sharing.

Requires direct access to the tape device, which usually needs root privileges.
Improper usage may lead to data corruption on the tape.

To list the contents of the archive on /dev/st0:
smbta-util /dev/st0 -l

To extract the file 'myfile.txt' from the archive on /dev/st0:
smbta-util /dev/st0 -x myfile.txt

To verify the checksums of the archive on /dev/st0:
smbta-util /dev/st0 -v

smbtar(1), tar(1)