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senmf25
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I want to check the availability of tape dataset. When trying SYSDSN getting error message like "ERROR PROCESSING REQUESTED DATASET".
How I will check tape dataset using SYSDSN?.. |
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ofer71
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senmf25
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| I read the manual. SYSDSN doesnot support tape dataset. Is there any alternate way?... I dont want to check "NOT ON VOLUME". I need to check tape dataset is available or not? |
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dick scherrer
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| I need to check tape dataset is available or not? |
How do you define "available"? Every tape in the library/silo is "available", is it not? Are you trying to determine if a tape is stored off-site (i.e. disaster copy)?
If we better understood your requirement, someone might have better suggestions. |
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expat
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| Talk to your storage people if you want to know where a tape is and do not have access to the TMS (Tape Management Software). |
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senmf25
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| As per my understanding, SYSDSN wont support tape dataset. so what I did is I used LISTCAT and checked the return code. IF RC = 4 dataset is not available. |
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dick scherrer
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Hello,
LISTCAT will show if a dataset name is cataloged.
If you check with your storage management people, they may be able to show you datasets that are still on tape, but are not visable in the catalog. |
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