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onesource · Beginner Joined: 26 Jan 2011 Posts: 6 Topics: 3

Hi,

I want to retrieve the volume serial number and creation date & time of tape dataset using REXX/DFSORT.

can anyone pleasenhelp me ?

thanks,
onesource

rlilley · Beginner Joined: 05 Apr 2010 Posts: 19 Topics: 3

Since you are using REXX look at the LISTDSI command. If you are also using ISPF the DSINFO command is available

Nic Clouston · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 2:30 pm Post subject:

However, TSO does not handle tapes.

This info should be available from your tape libray management system and it should be able to produce this info as a standard report.
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rlilley · Beginner Joined: 05 Apr 2010 Posts: 19 Topics: 3

Wow....How did I miss "TAPE DATASET" in that sentence.

Thanks for correcting me.

You will have to consult your Tape management software manuals

onesource · Beginner Joined: 26 Jan 2011 Posts: 6 Topics: 3

Thanks a lot!
Is it possible to access the tape library management system and get that info via REXX code?

Please help me how to get a report using REXX?

papadi · Supermod Joined: 20 Oct 2009 Posts: 594 Topics: 1

Suggest you talk with your storage management people and learn which tape management system is in use and what tools are available to you to retrieve the info you want.
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