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Choosing VOLSERs for Linux volumes z/OS DFSMSdss Storage Administration SC23-6868-01 |
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In a z/OS® environment, DASD is divided into logical units known as volumes. You can define a volume to any size, up to a maximum size supported by z/OS environment. Volumes are further divided into fixed-size tracks. The device's geometry determines the size of the track. Linux supports both the 3380 and 3390 track geometries. You can reference a volume by using a 16-bit device number, and a six-character volume serial number (known as the volser). When choosing a volser for a volume, follow these rules:
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