Implementing a data archive process

Figure 1 shows how to implement a data archive process. You can use days since creation as the criteria for moving a volume out of the library. Data you know is rarely referenced can automatically be moved out of the library at a fixed interval after creation.

Figure 1. Moving data out of the system-managed library at fixed intervals

RMM ADDVRS DSNAME('HSMX.HMIGTAPE.**') DAYS COUNT -
    LOCATION STORENUMBER(90) NEXTVRS(L1)
RMM ADDVRS NAME(L1) LOCATION(LOCAL) STORENUMBER

In Figure 1, DFSMShsm migration tapes are moved from the library 90 days after creation to an on-site store called LOCAL. They remain in the LOCAL storage location until recycled by DFSMShsm.