4. FILES › 5.2 VTS Component Files › 5.2.2 VTS Component IVT Information Area Files › 5.2.2.6 Volume Pool Statistics File (IVTVPS) › 5.2.2.6.3 IVTVPS Usage Considerations

5.2.2.6.3 IVTVPS Usage Considerations

This section identifies any special considerations or
techniques related to using the IVTVPS file.

The overall physical cartridge usage and availability
statistics for distributed VTSs (standalone, UI, and
secondary) are contained in the VTS Distributed Library
Activity (IVTVDL) file.

The IVTVPS file contains a further breakdown of physical
cartridge usage and availability by by Volume Pool Identifier
(IVTVPN).  This file is only created for VTSs that are
operating at the IBM function code F/C 4001 level and have
activated IBM Outboard Policy Management.