Data
Carrier Type 
The Loader uses a data carrier to physically store the data stream outside the database instance during export/import.
You can specify the type of the data carrier in import and export commands for the data stream in the syntax element mediumtype_spec.
See also:
Syntax
<mediumtype_spec> ::= FILE | PIPE | TAPE [<ebid_spec>]
FILE |
The data carrier for the data stream is the file system. Default value: FILE |
PIPE |
The data carrier for the data stream is a pipe. |
TAPE |
(Relevant for EXPORT DB only): the data carrier for the data stream is a tape that is communicated with using a third-party backup tool. |
TAPE <ebid_spec> |
(Relevant for IMPORT DB only): the data carrier for the data stream is a tape that is communicated with using a third-party backup tool. |
<ebid_spec> |
EBID '<literal>' You have to specify the external backup ID literal of the data stream to be imported. See the
SQL
Reference Manual, |
Literal
(literal)Explanation
You can use the syntax rule mediumtype_spec to assign a data carrier to the data stream. The Loader differentiates between the data carrier types specified in mediumtype_spec. If you do not specify a data carrier type, the Loader uses the file system (FILE) as the data carrier for the data stream.
Using Backup Tools from Other Providers
Data carrier type TAPE is supported for exporting/importing the entire database and/or the entire database catalog (EXPORT/IMPORT DB). In this case the backup tool from other providers chosen for the Loader session is used for exporting/importing.
See also:
Exporting and Importing Using Backup Tools from Other Providers