There are two optional parameters associated with the EJECT line operator. The first optional parameter specifies K for KEEP or P for PURGE. This parameter determines whether the tape volume record should be kept or deleted in the TCDB once the tape volume is ejected. No matter which disposition is specified, the volume record in the library manager inventory is deleted. If the parameter is not specified, the EJECT DEFAULT for the tape library is used. This parameter can be overridden by the cartridge eject installation exit (CBRUXEJC), which is invoked to approve or deny the EJECT request. See Cartridge eject installation exit (CBRUXEJC) for more information regarding this installation exit.

The second optional parameter B specifies that the tape cartridge is to be placed in the high-capacity output station instead of the convenience output station. If this parameter is not specified or the high-capacity output station is not configured, the cartridge is placed in the convenience output station.

This keyword is only valid for automated tape library dataservers. The keyword is ignored for tape volumes ejected from a manual tape library.