Michael,
> I need to copy the PLATTER with out the data being deleted off of the > source. I have 2 thoughts to see if you think they would work. > 1. EJECT a volume issue the RECOVERY command for that volume using > BACKUP2? Would the ejected volume be able to be added back into the > library? > > 2. EJECT a PLATTER turn the PROTECT on on the case put it back in the > library then use the MOVEVOL command. Would it create the COPY > successfully and error with the protect on trying to delete the data > leaving to PLATTERS with the same DATA? > What are you planning to do with the original platter? It would be virtually unreadable if you lose where objects (segments) are located on the platter. Regards, John ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html