Summary of Tape Library Support

Access method services supports the following tape library functions:
  • Creating, altering, deleting, copying, and listing catalog entries for tape library and tape volume entries
  • Merging tape volume entries into other volume catalogs
  • Providing support for functions that maintain an up-to-date tape library inventory.

The CATALOG parameter is ignored when specified on any command that affects a tape library entry except for the LISTCAT command.

A tape library entry is the record for a tape library. A tape volume entry is the record for a cartridge tape in a tape library.

Parent topic: Access Method Services Tape Library Support