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5.2.2.5 Physical Tape Usage File (IVTPTU)

The Physical Tape Usage file contains detailed physical tape
drive activity and usage statistics for distributed VTSs
(standalone, UI, and secondary).  The IVTPTU file is created
from statistics in SMF type 94 subtype 1 records.

At the DETAIL and DAYS timespans, the file provides hourly
physical tape drive statistics at the Physical Tape Drive
Type (IVTDCI) level.

The following sections describe the file's organization, list
the data elements maintained, and provide usage hints.

    1 - IVTPTU File Organization
    2 - IVTPTU Data Elements List
    3 - IVTPTU Usage Considerations
    4 - IVTPTU Retrieval Examples