Spool Data Sets

CA Spool maintains its own spool data sets and provides:

Full control of spool files.
Users can change file attributes and reprint spool files that have been processed.
Processed spool files are retained for a period of time specified for the installation, the destination, or the individual file.
The use of a spool file by application programs as a file for use in later programs.
The ability to store JCL statements for submission of jobs.
Reduced demand for DASD space through allocation of spool space in blocks rather than tracks.
Increased spool space use through data compression (repeated character).
Direct read capability, starting from any page or line number in a spool file.
Up to 999999 spool files, using up to 255 spool volumes.
DSNTYPE=LARGE to allow spool datasets with up to 1,048,575 tracks (69,905 cylinders).
The ability to add new spool data sets to a running CA Spool system.