That is what I've been thinking. VSE/EPIC has an auto attach feature.
Basically boils down to any given guest wants a tape drive, it should politely ask VM for it, accept whatever it is given with a thank you and give it back nicely when done. Guests are guests, they should co operate with the host. Garry E. Ward Senior Software Specialist Maritz Research, Automotive Research Group 419-725-4123 -----Original Message----- From: Tom Duerbusch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 13, 2003 11:41 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Linux390 + VM + Tape 3490 Parden the interruption. I would like to get some clairification about just who is affected. I've been following these posts... When I use tape directly from Linux (Suse), I attach/detach the tape drives. (Of course, running under z/VM) I don't seem to have any of the problems being discusses. I do recall something about z/OS and LPARs being able to dynamically use tape drives and, perhaps, this is the kind of use that this type of problem surfaces with. So, does this problem affect VM types that attach/detach? Perhaps I've been kidding my self that my Linux tape usage hasn't been causing problems. Perhaps Dynam/T has been correcting these problems. Perhaps Operations been correcting these problems and not telling me (yea....right..that will be the day). Tom Duerbusch THD Consulting Confidentiality Warning: This e-mail contains information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, any dissemination, publication or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. The sender does not accept any responsibility for any loss, disruption or damage to your data or computer system that may occur while using data contained in, or transmitted with, this e-mail. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify us by return e-mail. Thank you.
