Using the AUDIT command or line operator

To perform a volume list audit from the MOUNTABLE TAPE VOLUME LIST panel, use the AUDIT command on the command line of the ISMF panel.

To perform a library audit from the TAPE LIBRARY LIST panel use the AUDIT line operator next to the tape library name. When you specify a library audit, all volume serial numbers known to that library by the host are audited.

Because a library audit and a volume list audit might take a long time to complete, a confirmation panel is displayed whenever these audits are requested. This panel gives you the opportunity to confirm or cancel the audit request. To confirm, type in Y, then press ENTER. See Figure 1 for the Confirm Audit Request panel.

Figure 1. Confirm Audit Request Panel

   Panel  Utilities  Help
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                              CONFIRM AUDIT REQUEST
 
 Command ===>
 
   Number of Volumes to be Audited: 5
 
 
 
 Specify the Following:
    Enter "/" to select option   _ Perform Audit
 
 
 
    Note: If audit is performed, audit requests will be interspersed with other
           requests, with the audit request having low priority.
 
 
 
 
 
 Use ENTER to Perform Operation;
 Use HELP Command for Help; Use END Command to Exit.

Note: The audit operation can be a lengthy process. During AUDIT execution, other activity in the library is not quiesced and AUDIT requests are prioritized lower than other requested functions. It may take several hours for you to receive notification that a full library audit or an extensive volume list audit has completed. Therefore, when scheduling an audit, take work load and time factors into consideration.