There may not be a single solution to cover all of your needs. In the VM / TPF world, it is common to find at least the IBM VTL system in addition to the VSSI VTAPE.
As we know, disk costs are becoming almost inconsequential; space is rather cheap nowadays and getting cheaper still. Not trying to advertise our product here, but as far as D/R concerns, note that the VSSI VTAPE does have Backup and Restore Utilities, and can work with an open (in-use) library. Regards, Rick Giz [EMAIL PROTECTED] 770-781-3206 _____ From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward M. Martin Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 11:43 AM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Alternatives to 3490E Hello Everyone, I have been listening to the various cartridge situations. VTAPE, D/R, and the like. We are on 3490E right now with 4 VSE/ESA, 1 zVSE, and 1 zVM systems. We use EPIC on the VSE side and manually manage the tapes on the zVM side(D/R tape usage only). On the VSE side there are the following in the EPIC system. TOTAL ACTIVE TAPES 7001 TOTAL SCRATCH TAPES 901 TOTAL NUMBER OF TAPES 7902 TOTAL NUMBER OF DATA SET ENTRIES 1066 We do some vary minor outside tape processing. What are the tape alternatives? Please correct me on what I am starting to look at. IBM 3590 costs and cartridge replacements (retired system?) VSSI VTAPE disk costs and lack of easy D/R. IBM VTL system Virtualized Tape systems EMC DISK LIBRARY Replacement for Carts D/R questions. Other possible solutions. Ed Martin Aultman Health Foundation 330-588-4723 ext 40441
