IBM Tivoli Automated Tape Allocation Manager for z/OS, V3.1

IBM Tivoli Automated Tape Allocation Manager for z/OS, V3.1 (Automated Tape Allocation Manager for z/OS) is designed to address tape device availability issues by providing automatic, unattended sharing of tape resources for optimal use across multiple images. Instead of dedicating tape devices to a specific image, Automated Tape Allocation Manager for z/OS, V3.1 helps users to ensure that their existing tape drives are available on demand for requests from multiple images. This can help reduce tape-related bottlenecks and minimize the backlog of job requests that require tape drives.

The tape sharing capabilities and commands of Automated Tape Allocation Manager for z/OS, V3.1 can help you proactively manage tape devices across your IBM System z environment with flexibility and control that is designed to help you:

• Maximize use of existing tape resources before you invest in additional hardware
• Minimize batch processing delays and operational overhead by sharing tape storage devices across a multi-system environment without the need for a shared control file
• Automate tape resource management and minimize the need for operator intervention
• Migrate from alternative vendor products to an IBM solution

New in V3.1:

• Integration with Tivoli Enterprise Portal (TEP).
• Configuration T1 parameter can be adjusted to specify different timing intervals for different device types.
• A new ‘E’ command shows a map of tape esoteric names and associated devices.
• Option to use the SAF security interface to help control your ability to manage tape availability via Automated Tape Allocation Manager for z/OS, V3.1.
• Enhanced ability to employ preferential tape device assignment.

Planned availability date: December 5, 2008