Hello experts,
One dumb question:
For a Storagetek VSM product or IBM TS7700 product, I can have multiple 
channels connecting with them,  I also know that a tape I/O must complete on 
the path where it is initiated. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Based on this assumption, if there is a need to upgrade code in interface cards 
of  virtual tape products, I may need offline path to the interface card I need 
service, is it OK to offline path to one of the interface card while it may be 
in use? Will z/OS protect the path while there are any outstanding I/O that 
don't complete? The bottom question is: Is it safe to offline path or will it 
cause backup job(for example ADRDSSU) job to abend?

Regards
Victor

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