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Tape Volume Selection Criteria

VMS uses the following criteria to select TMC records for processing:

1. Selection Based on File 1 - Selection of a volume by VMS is based on the first file on the tape. VMS does not process volumes other than those reflecting the first data set. If the first file is a multivolume file, or part of a multivolume/multifile aggregate, all volumes associated with file 1 are moved.
2. OUTCODE Reflects VMS Location - In addition, if the OUTCODE field in a volume has been manually updated to reflect a VMS location, including (blank)LIB or LIBR, VMS selects the volume even if there is no pattern entry in the VPD. The OUTDATE field must also be manually set.

   For nonrecurring or special classes of volumes, the CA 1 Auxiliary Disposition feature, or the online batch or batch update programs, can be used to assign a vault name to the out-of-area code field in the TMC record. VMS processes these records to assign slot numbers and includes them on the reports. They are then shown as residing in the vault until they are expired, when they appear on the Picking List to be returned to the library. Even though these tape volumes are assigned a vault name, they are not under vault control until VMS is executed.

3. Specific volumes or Range of volumes may also be selected. However, in this situation movement is only to one location and the volume(s) selected will remain at that location until the rule is removed.