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3495 Basic Tape Library Data Server Support

Basic Tape Library Support (BTLS) for the IBM 3495 Tape Library Data Server is provided by a single module (CTSBTLS) which has been linked with the name of IDCLI04, the Set Category Installation Exit.

There are four basic functions available to support the 3495 BTLS:

1. Set cartridges entering the 3495 to the correct category.
2. Synchronize the CA TLMS VMF and the 3495 database.
3. Eject cartridges needed for off-site storage from the 3495.
4. Change the category of cartridges as they are scratched.

Two levels of support are available for the IBM 3495 Tape Library Data Server, depending on your operating system level.

Full IBM 3495 support is available if you are using at least the MVS/SP Version 4.3.0 and DFSMS/MVS 1.1.0. Basic Tape Library Data Server (BTLS) is for levels below this.