IBM Tivoli Automated Tape Allocation Manager for z/OS

Share automatic, unattended tape devices across multiple images

Overview

IBM® Tivoli® Automated Tape Allocation Manager for z/OS® is designed to maximize existing tape resources, reduce operational overhead and improve batch processing efficiency. It enables you to share, automate and control multiple tape drives across a multisystem environment.
Reduce costs of new hardware

Maximize your existing tape resources before investing in additional hardware.
Minimize batch processing delays

Share tape storage devices across a multisystem environment, without the need for a shared control file.
Minimize operator intervention

Automate tape resource management and get the ability to access IBM Tivoli® Enterprise Portal for extensive diagnostic and reporting capabilities.
Centralize support

Equip operations staff with centralized query and control through global command support, and get simplified support for a variety of devices, including those not assign-capable.

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 IBM Tivoli Automated Tape Allocation Manager for z/OS

Share automatic, unattended tape devices across multiple images.
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