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Specify Data Class Descriptions in ISMF

Use the data class description in ISMF to specify a tape for encryption when creating a tape.

To specify a tape for encryption

  1. Select Data Class from the ISMF Primary Option Menu.

    The Data Class Application Selection panel appears.

  2. Specify a Data Class Name, select Define, and press Enter.

    The Data Class Define panel appears.

  3. Specify the character string for CA Tape Encryption in the description field and press Enter.

    The tape is now in a data class that CA Tape Encryption will recognize.

Note: No additional changes are required to the parameters on the other Data Class Define panels. Be sure to update your ACS routines with the new data class names and associate them with CA Tape Encryption.