On Wednesday, 09/19/2007 at 05:32 EDT, RPN01 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > With more and more "tapeless" systems, something other than SPXTAPE is > required. As more and more products are delivered electronically, and there > is less need for tape other than backup, you'll see more systems without > access to a tape drive. Only one of my two z/VM systems has access to tape > at all, and getting a tape mounted is an exercise in patience and operator > education. It's not a viable solution for backing up the spool.
Folks with requirements for tapeless configurations should be sure to make those known by opening requirements, whether individually through the Support Center or (better) jointly with others in your fave user group. Alan Altmark z/VM Development IBM Endicott
