CARTS-MediaConversion

Transfer datasets from one type of tape media to another.

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CARTS-MediaConversion is an optional CARTS component that transfers datasets from one type of tape media to another.

CARTS-MediaConversion allows you to specify the location of the destination scratch tape through the use of esoteric device names or an SMS storage class. This enables datasets to be transferred to a scratch tape mounted on a robot at a remote location or, for a library of older non-compacted tapes, migrated to newer compacted tapes by selecting device esoterics that stack datasets on scratch tapes mounted on drives that supports compaction.

At a glance

Transfer your datasets from one type of tape media to another.

Convert both single volume and multi-volume datasets

Maintain the dataset's original statistics

Migrate an entire tape library in a single job or in a series of smaller jobs

Migrate a library of non-compacted tapes to newer compacted tapes

MediaConversion supports the full range of tape formats

Compatible with 3420, 3480, 3490, 3490E, 3494, or 3495 drives - even Optical 3480/3490s (for long term storage)

Specify the location of the destination scratch tape

Through the use of esoteric device names or an SMS storage class

Features

Key dataset conversion, transfer and migration features.

Conversion

Converts both single volume and multi-volume datasets.

Data transfer / media

Transfers datasets stored on reel to cartridge tape.

Data transfer / track

Transfers datasets between 18, 36, or 128-track tape.

Data migration

Migrates tape volumes into and out of a virtual tape system (VTS).

Data transfer with compaction

Transfers datasets on uncompacted volumes to volumes mounted on tape devices that support compaction.

Dataset property integrity

Maintains a dataset's original parameters, including job accounting.

Large scale migration

Provides Control file parameters to migrate an entire tape library with a single job or in series of smaller jobs.

Micro scale migration

Provides options to stack single volume datasets on the output tape or simply duplicate the tapes without stacking.

Dynamic TMC update

Updates the TMS TMC with new volume information.

Tape Robotics

CARTS supports tape robots and their accompanying software from these vendors.

StorageTek HSC

Memorex (SUTMYN) LMS

GRAU Bosch ATL

System requirements
  • Mainframe
    IBM z/Architecture and compatible
  • Operating System
    MVS/ESA
    OS/390 2.10 or later
    z/OS 1.8 or later
  • Tape Device and Media Support
    CARTS supports all tape devices that can operate with Computer Associate’s CA-1/TMS tape management including:
    • 3420 reel
    • 3480 cartridge
    • 3490 cartridge
    • 3490E cartridge
    • 3590 cartridge
    • Redwood SD-3 cartridge including all STK compatible media
  • Tape Management System and Subsystem Software
    The following software must be fully operational on the systems that will run CARTS-TapeStacker for:
    • IBM DFSMSrmm
    • CA-Dynam/TLMS
    • CA-1/TMS
    • JES2 | All CARTS components support JES2. CARTS-MountEliminator requires Version 4.3 or higher.
    • JES3 | All CARTS components support JES3 except CARTS-MountEliminator.
    • TSO | CARTS requires Version 2 and above.
    • ISPF | CARTS requires Version 3 and above.
    • Vendor Tape Robot Software

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CARTS-DiskStacker

Offload sequential disk datasets and stack them to tape.

CARTS-LogicalEject

Reduce the number of tapes physically inserted and ejected from a robot.

CARTS-MountEliminator

Temporarily redirect tape datasets to disk for scheduled jobs.

CARTS-TapeStacker

Combine two or more tape datasets onto a single output tape.