The only problem with using a tool like this is that while DFSMS/VM is mounting the tape for you, the tape drive is attached to the RMSMASTR virtual machine, not the requestor's virtual machine. The tape drive is not attached to the requestor until the requested tape is loaded and the drive is ready ...
JR (Steven) Imler CA Senior Software Engineer Tel: +1 703 708 3479 Fax: +1 703 708 3267 [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -----Original Message----- > From: The IBM z/VM Operating System > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Greenberg > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 11:20 AM > To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU > Subject: Re: how to wait for dfsmsrm command > > Many moons ago I wrote a progam called RXTAPINFO which did a sense to > the tape drive and returned (among other flags) a ready/notready > indication. I used it to wait for an operator mount. > > Check your favorite VMSHARE or WORKSHOP archive or I can (probaably) > send you a copy directly. Also check this list's archives. > > Just checked my archives, and I do have a copy. > > -- > Rich Greenberg N Ft Myers, FL, USA richgr atsign panix.com > + 1 239 543 1353 > Eastern time. N6LRT I speak for myself & my dogs only. > VM'er since CP-67 > Canines:Val, Red, Shasta & Casey (RIP), Red & Zero, Siberians > Owner:Chinook-L > Retired at the beach Asst > Owner:Sibernet-L > >
