User Commands

User commands are as follows:

Note: For more information, see Commands.

ASSIGN
Makes a non-CA VM:Tape-managed tape a CA VM:Tape-managed tape.
CANCEL
Cancels pending tape mount requests.
CATALOG
Changes volume or data set information in the TMC for a specified tape.
CHANGE
Changes processing options for a pending mount request. Specify a different pool from which to select a scratch tape, redirect the mount to a different tape drive, or work with the eligible drive list for the mount.
LIST
Lists volume, data set, and location information for saved tapes.
MOUNT
Mounts a tape.
QUERY
Displays information about your pending mount requests, TMC type and format, and locations.
VMTBIN
Lists the volsers in the internal labels of tapes in the Bin system.

CA VM:Tape also offers a utility you can use to update the display panel on a 3480, 3490, 3490E, 3590, 3590E, 3592, 9840, and 9940 tape drive.

Note: For more information about the VMTDSP utility, see Administration Guide.