What libraries and locations can DFSMSrmm manage?

You decide where to store your removable media based on how often you access the media and for what purpose you retain the media. For example, you might keep volumes that are frequently accessed in an automated tape library. You probably use at least one storage location to retain volumes for disaster recovery and audit purposes. You might also have locations to which you send volumes for further processing. These locations might be other data centers within your company or at your customers and vendors locations.

DFSMSrmm can manage:
  • A removable media library, which incorporates all other libraries, such as:
    • System-managed tape libraries; for example, the automated IBM TotalStorageā„¢ Enterprise Automated Tape Library (3494), IBM TotalStorage Virtual Tape Servers (VTS), and manual tape libraries
    • Non-system-managed tape libraries or traditional tape libraries
  • Storage locations that are on-site and off-site
  • Storage locations defined as home locations