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Device Operating Modes z/OS DFSMS Introduction SC23-6851-00 |
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Most devices attached to z/OS operate in full-function mode;
that is, all features on the device are compatible with and usable
on the operating system. Some of these features include:
Some devices also operate in compatibility mode, which lets you simulate the function of another device or model. Compatibility mode causes the device to function like a different device of the same type, ignoring some or all of the additional features that the device might have. This allows you to migrate between devices with minimal impact on programs that have device dependencies. |
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