So, you are saying that there is no way to connect TSM server for Linux on System z to tapes connected to zVM [virtual tapes]. The tapes must be configured to TSM through a SCSI adapter.
Ruddy -----Original Message----- From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:linux-...@vm.marist.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Post Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 5:07 PM To: LINUX-390@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: Re: zLinux and Tapes >>> On 10/16/2009 at 3:59 PM, "Melancon, Ruddy" <melanc...@dot.state.al.us> >>> wrote: -snip- > The tape we are looking at is the TS7700 VTS. This will work fine for zOS > but what about zVM and zLinux. How do I use this solution to backup and > restore zVM and zLinux systems for disaster recovery? > > Is it feasible to use this tape solution with TSM on zLinux? We would like > to merge the aforementioned TSM usage to a zLinux platform. The TSM server for Linux on System z will only work with SCSI-attached tape devices. From what I read about the TS7700 VTS, it is FICON only. So, that sounds like a "no." There are other backup/restore software vendors that didn't make the same silly mistake Tivoli did. I would recommend talking to them. Mark Post ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@vm.marist.edu with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@vm.marist.edu with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
