Skip, No problem, SMS-managed tape still does NOT have the same catalog requirement that SMS-managed DASD has. So, having multiple un-cataloged tape data sets with the same name is perfectly fine. No changes needed. Russell WittCA 1 Architect
-----Original Message----- From: Jesse 1 Robinson <jesse1.robin...@sce.com> To: IBM-MAIN <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> Sent: Tue, Jul 16, 2019 11:28 am Subject: SMS for tape For the first time ever, we are considering turning on SMS for tape. We've had decades of business practice where SMS and tape never intersect. My main concern is this: without SMS, a tape data set can be created and used without involving any ICF catalog. One 'benefit' of this practice is that multiple like-named tape data sets can coexist in the tape library as long a user is careful to provide correct volser information. The tape management system must support this option. We used CA-1 for years, and now RMM for years. As long as the user is careful, uncataloged tape data sets can be handled just fine. SMS, however, introduces a whole new variable. In general, an SMS data set-certainly for DASD-must be cataloged. This precludes duplicate names. I don't want to argue the merits of this restriction. The point is that we may have countless cases of duplicate names. If they're not a problem within SMS, then we're cool. If we have to change business practices to accommodate SMS, we have a long and winding road to hoe. . . J.O.Skip Robinson Southern California Edison Company Electric Dragon Team Paddler SHARE MVS Program Co-Manager 323-715-0595 Mobile 626-543-6132 Office <===== NEW robin...@sce.com<mailto:robin...@sce.com> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
