IBM Tape Manager for z/VM V1.3 can improve tape management across multiple z/VM systems
IBM Canada Ltd. Software Announcement A10-0828September 7, 2010
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In addition to the functions in V1.2, Tape Manager for z/VM® V1.3 allows you to:
- Share tape volumes and tape devices across multiple z/VM systems in one geographic location
- Use RACF® for z/VM to manage access to pools of tape volumes
- Use RACF for z/VM to manage various system level options and authorizations
- Manage and use StorageTek tape devices, in additional to already supported IBM® devices
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IBM Tape Manager for z/VM provides key functions to manage tape volumes and tape devices on your z/VM systems, including:
- Access control for your tape volumes
- Resource monitoring, alerting you when scratch tapes are getting low
- Retention management for tape volumes
- Data Security Erase support for tapes containing sensitive data
- Management of tape devices, both manual mount and library mounts for volumes located in an Automated Tape Library (ATL) or Virtual Tape Server (VTS)
- Support for dynamically sharing tape devices across z/VM and non-z/VM systems
Tape Manager for z/VM V1.3 offers:
- Enhanced tape management for customers with multiple z/VM systems in one geographic location. By setting up one "catalog node" to manage all of the tape volumes for one physical location, you can create multiple "request nodes" that share the same catalog of tape volumes and tape devices. You no longer need to allocate a specific range of tape volumes to each z/VM system.
- Standardized access control through RACF for z/VM or an External Security Manager (ESM). You can now use RACF or other ESM to control access to pools of tape volumes, supporting central management of system security. For those not using RACF or an ESM, you can continue to use the product-specific access control methods provided in previous releases of Tape Manager.
- Additional hardware support, specifically StorageTek devices.
- Usability enhancements.
More information about Tape Manager for z/VM V1.3 can be found at
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z/VM V5.3, z/VM V5.4, or z/VM V6.1
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September 10, 2010
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New in IBM Tape Manager for z/VM V1.3:
- Enhanced tape management for customers with multiple z/VM systems in one geographic location. Tape Manager V1.3 includes support for multiple z/VM systems to share the same physical tape volumes and devices. One z/VM system acts as the "catalog node", managing the catalog contents for tape volumes, including serial numbers, expiration dates, access control, scratch vs. used status, Data Security Erase (DSE) vs. no DSE, and catalog comments. Additional z/VM systems in the same geographic location can be "request nodes", communicating with the catalog node to fulfill requests such as mounting tapes, adding tape volumes to the catalog, and updating catalog information for a volume. By using one shared catalog, multiple z/VM systems can share tape volumes. Dynamic device sharing continues to be supported as it was in V1.2.
- Standardized access control of tape pools through RACF for z/VM or External Security Manager (ESM).
As you continue to expand your use of z/VM to host Linux® and other guests, centralized security
becomes critical. Tape Manager V1.3 addresses this need through optional
use of RACF or
other ESM to manage access to tape pools. Through RACF or other ESM, individual users or
groups of users can be authorized to specific tape pools. The security management
system provides centralized access control and reports for auditing.
Other system options in Tape Manager can also be controlled through RACF or other ESM, including:
- System Administrator and Operations authority
- Authorization to various Tape Manager commands
- Pool administrator authority for private tape pools
- Access to the system pool of free tapes from private tape pools
Alternatively, you can continue to use the product-specific tape pool access control methods provided in previous releases of Tape Manager.
- Usability enhancements, including:
- Support for continuation characters in configuration files, making them easy to view and edit.
- Expanded text data for tape volumes. The size of the free-form comment text field in the tape catalog for each tape volume has been expanded from 16 to 32 characters. In addition, the content of the field can be searched using Tape Manager query commands.
- The ability to specify Data Security Erase on a specific tape volume when the volume is initially added to the catalog.
- Enhanced management of Tape Manager's configuration information. The main configuration file can now be on any disk accessed by the Tape Manager service machine. This means you can place the configuration file on a disk that Tape Manager accesses read-only, allowing you to modify the configuration file while Tape Manager is running. The configuration file can then be reloaded with a short shutdown and restart of the Tape Manager service machines. In addition, multiple configuration files have been consolidated into the primary configuration file.
- Improved management of scratch tapes with new warning levels for low inventory of each media type.
- Support for StorageTek devices. In addition to the IBM tape devices, Automated Tape Libraries and Virtual Tape Servers, Tape Manager V1.3 supports StorageTek devices supported by Host Software Component V6.1.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
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Engine-based Value Unit pricing
Engine-based Value Unit pricing for Tape Manager for z/VM is designed to provide a decreasing price curve as hardware capacities and workload grow, which may help improve price/performance.
There may also be a price benefit when you grow your capacity. Additional capacity is not priced starting at the base with a higher price per unit. Instead, additional capacity is priced starting at the capacity (engines) on which Tape Manager for z/VM has already been installed.
Note: Value Units of a given product cannot be exchanged, interchanged,
or aggregated with Value Units of another product.
A no-charge Subscription and Support registration record will be established for each designated machine where Tape Manager for z/VM is running. These no-charge Subscription and Support registration records will be linked to the billable Subscription and Support, and all billable Subscription and Support within the scope of the engine-based Value Units aggregation will be linked together.
Subscription and Support is an annual charge and should be kept at an annual term.
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| Reference information |
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For more information about Tape Manager, refer to:
- Software Announcement A06-0286, dated February 21, 2006
- Software Announcement A05-0286, dated February 22, 2005
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Program Program number VRM name 5697-J08 V1.3 Tape Manager for z/VM
Product identification number
Subscription and
Program PID number Support PID number
5697-J08 5697-J11
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| Offering Information |
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Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
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| Publications |
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Other than the Program Directory, no hardcopy publications are shipped with this program.
The following publications can be downloaded from the product Web site or the IBM Publications Center at planned availability.
Title Order number Installation and Administration Guide SC18-9344 User's Guide and Reference SC18-9349 Program Directory GI10-8660
They are available in PDF format.
The product Web site
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
Tape Manager for z/VM V1.3 will operate on any hardware that supports the prerequisite software.
Tape Manager V1.3 will operate on any IBM tape device supported by a supported level of CMS. Support for sharing of tape devices requires 3480 tape devices, or later.
Tape Manager V1.3 will operate on any Oracle StorageTek silo that interface with VM/Host Software Component V6.1, or later.
Software requirements
All prerequisites and corequisites for these products apply.
The products listed here are supported only while service is available for those products.
Tape Manager V1.3 requires
- One of the following:
- z/VM V5.3 (5741-A05), or later
- z/VM V6.1 (5741-A07), or later
- One of the following:
- IBM Library for REXX™ on zSeries® V1.4 (5695-014).
- IBM Alternate Library for REXX on zSeries. IBM recommends you acquire the latest available version. It's available as a free download from
- DFSMS™ Removable Media Services (RMS) for support of an IBM Automated Tape Library (ATL) or Virtual Tape Server (VTS).
- Oracle StorageTek VM/Host Software Component V6.1 for support of Oracle StorageTek silos.
- The PTF for Tape Manager APAR PM20384 for support of Oracle StorageTek silos.
When using Tape Manager with DFSMSrmm™, the following are required:
- z/OS® V1.9 (5694-A01), or later
- The DFSMSrmm optional feature of the z/OS release installed
- A TCP/IP connection between the z/VM and z/OS systems that will be sharing the RMM tape catalog
The program's specifications and specified operating environment information may be found in documentation accompanying the program, if available, such as a README file, or other information published by IBM, such as an announcement letter. Documentation and other program content may be supplied only in the English language.
Companion products
Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM (5697-J06) can be licensed and used in conjunction with Tape Manager for z/VM to provide comprehensive backup and restore capabilities for system administrators responsible for maintaining z/VM systems. For more information about Backup and Restore Manager, refer to Software Announcement .
Operations Manager for z/VM (5697-J10) can be licensed and used in conjunction with Tape Manager for z/VM to provide automation and scheduling support for system administrators responsible for maintaining z/VM systems. For more information about Operations Manager, refer to Software Announcement A08-0666, dated June 10, 2008.
Archive Manager for z/VM (5697-J05) can be licensed and used in conjunction with Tape Manager for z/VM to provide users the ability to archive CMS and non-CMS data. For more information about Archive Manager, refer to Software Announcement A05-1128, dated August 23, 2005.
Compatibility
Configuration files created with V1.2 must be updated for compatibility with Tape Manager for z/VM V1.3. The tape catalog must also be migrated from the V1.2 format to the V1.3 format. A migration tool is provided. Refer to the Program Directory for Tape Manager for z/VM V1.3 for details.
Tape Manager for z/VM V1.3 is backward compatible with Tape Manager for z/VM V1.2. If needed, customers can move back to Tape Manager for z/VM V1.2 (using the V1.2 configuration files) after installing and migrating the catalog to Tape Manager for z/VM V1.3 format. The PTF for APAR PM20382 is required on the Tape Manager for z/VM V1.2 system. Some metadata, such as the previous owner and the extended text field, may be lost.
Planning information
Packaging
Tape Manager V1.3 is delivered on one VMSES/E installable tape. A Program Directory and one copy of the License Information document is also included in the package. All other publications are provided in softcopy format on the product Web site
and via the IBM Publications Center
Security, auditability, and control
Tape Manager for z/VM uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware and software. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
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Charge metric
PID number Charge metric Program name 5697-J08 Value Units Tape Manager for z/VM
VU Value Unit
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The programs in this announcement all have Value Unit-Based pricing.
PID number Charge metric Program name 5697-J08 Value Units Tape Manager for z/VM Program number Value Unit exhibit Program name 5697-J08 VUE021 Tape Manager for z/VM
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- The System z IPLA program you select
- The applicable Value Unit Exhibit
- The applicable terms
Value Unit exhibit VUE021
Engine-based Value Units for a specified number of engines are determined by the following table:
Engines Engines Value Units
Level minimum maximum per engine
Base 1 3 10
Tier A 4 6 9
Tier B 7 9 8
Tier C 10 12 7
Tier D 13 16 6
Tier E 17 20 5
Tier F 21 25 4
Tier G 26 + 3
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Basic license
To order, specify the program product number and the appropriate license or charge option. Also, specify the desired distribution medium. To suppress shipment of media, select the license-only option in CFSW.
Program name: Tape Manager for z/VM V1.3
Program PID: 5697-J08
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S011L0V Tape Manager for z/VM Basic OTC, per Value Unit
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S011L0W English 3480 Tape
S015RR9 English 3590 Tape
Subscription and Support PID: 5697-J11
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S011L13 Tape Manager S&S Basic ASC, per Value Unit SW S&S
No charge, decline SW S&S
No charge, SW S&S registration
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S011L14 English Hardcopy pub
On/Off CoD
Tape Manager for z/VM is eligible for On/Off CoD with a temporary use charge calculated based on processors per-day usage.
Program name Tape Manager for z/VM V1.3
Program PID 5697-J08
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S011L0V Tape Manager Basic OTC, Per processor-day TUC
for z/VM
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Volume orders (IVO)
No
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Passport Advantage applies
No
Usage restriction
Yes.
- Your entitlement is for only the quantity of engine-based Value Units licensed. These engine-based Value Units can be for either standard or IFL engines.
- When ordering Tape Manager to operate on standard engines (CPs) for a single server within the enterprise, you must specify Value Units equal to the Value Units to cover the number of standard engines (CPs) on your System z server.
- When ordering Tape Manager to operate on IFL engines for a single server within the enterprise, you must specify Value Units equal to the Value Units to cover the number of IFL engines on your System z server.
- When ordering Tape Manager to operate on standard engines (CPs) and IFL engines for a single server within the enterprise, you must specify Value Units equal to the Value Units to cover the total number of engines (standard plus IFL) on your System z server.
For additional information, refer to the License Information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site
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No
System i Software Maintenance applies
No
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.
Academic use allowance: Yes
On/Off Capacity on Demand (CoD)
To be eligible for On/Off CoD pricing, you must be enabled for temporary capacity on the corresponding hardware, and the required contract, Attachment for Customer Initiated Upgrade and IBM eServer™ On/Off Capacity on Demand - Software (Z125-6611) must be signed prior to use.
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Prices are subject to change without notice.
GST, QST, and sales taxes, where applicable, are extra.
For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
To order, specify the program product number and the appropriate license or charge option. Also, specify the desired distribution medium. To suppress shipment of media, select the license-only option in CFSW.
Program name: Tape Manager for z/VM V1.3
Program PID: 5697-J08
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S011L0V Tape Manager for z/VM Basic OTC, per Value Unit
Basic OTC, per
processor-day TUC
Subscription and Support PID: 5697-J11
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S011L13 Tape Manager S&S Basic ASC, per Value Unit SW S&S
No charge, decline SW S&S
No charge, SW S&S registration
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