DELVOL will delete all of the dataset backups on the tape and then purge the tape.
IIRC, this is a backup tape in question. In the example below, LASTCOPY refers to a dump version, not a dataset backup, hence the command should be: HSEND DELVOL xxxxxx BACKUP(PURGE). You could also do HBDELETE's for the individual files. HTH, <snip> I tried the RECYCLE however it did not fix the problem because it took all the entries from the original tape and wrote it on to another tape. If I issue the DELVOL command would it delete the tape as well as all the dsns on that tape or will it create another tape? This is the first time I am going to try the DELVOL and I am not sure of the ramifications. ...snippage HSEND DELVOL xxxxxx DUMP(PURGE LASTCOPY)) Check the manual for exact spelling of lastcopy. HTH, </snip> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
