For HSM tapes we use HSM RECYCLE and have automation running the process For all other tapes we use CA COPYCAT.
We have specialty tapes that have other processes for copy 1) SAR tapes need some changes to go to new VTS 2) SMS code needs to be setup to the new VTS and then set any request from old ATL to new VTS 3) For OAM tapes (if you have them) be very careful. OAM Knows where stuff is on its tapes. You cannot copy from Larger to smaller tapes Not sure if there are any other considerations. Those are the ones I know Lizette > -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Carmen Vitullo > Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 7:29 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Tape to tape copy jcl > > Last I recall we had HSM tapes in our Silo circa 1995, IIRC, those tapes were > copied outside the SILO using COPYCAT, DFDSS dump tapes also. > also we were also able to copy CATIA backup tapes with no issues > > > Carmen Vitullo > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Elardus Engelbrecht" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 8:20:41 AM > Subject: Re: Tape to tape copy jcl > > PINION, RICHARD W. wrote: > > >One thing to keep in mind, you cannot use IEBGENER or IDCAMS to copy ADRDSSU > (DFDSS) or FDR dump tapes. You must use the appropriate copy utility, > COPYDUMP for ADRDSU and FDRTCOPY for FDR. > > Damn! Do you have to lead the OP away from this minefield or road full of > potholes? ;-D > > I wonder if those suggested utilities mentioned earlier take 100% care on > what exactly is sitting on a tape and then use the right access method. > > Last time I checked, some of them can automatically re-block the datasets > according on the setup of destination media. > > Groete / Greetings > Elardus Engelbrecht > > It rained so much in our country suffering under a really severe drought, the > potholes in the roads are now 74% full. > Before the welcome rain, they were about 21% full and drying up. ;-D ;-D ;-D > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
