DELETE

Use this command to delete tape library and tape volume entries.
  • Specify the LIBRARYENTRY parameter to delete a tape library entry.
  • Specify the VOLUMEENTRY parameter to delete a tape volume entry.
  • The NOSCRATCH/SCRATCH parameter does not apply to tape library or tape volume entries, because the entries have no VVDS or VTOC entries.
  • You can use the PURGE parameter to delete tape volume entries, regardless of expiration dates.
  • If you use the FORCE parameter in LIBRARYENTRY, the tape library entry will be deleted. Any tape volume entries associated with the deleted tape library entry remain in the volume catalog. If you do not use FORCE, the tape library entry will be deleted only if it has no associated tape volume entries.
Parent topic: Access Method Services Commands for Tape Library Support