Retaining DFSMShsm tape volumes by expiration date
If you use the system scratch tape pool for DFSMShsm tape volumes, you need a way to manage tape volumes protected with expiration dates. In this situation, DFSMSrmm lets you automate the responses to expiration date protection messages for system scratch pool tape volumes.
Related reading
For more information about using the system scratch tape pool for DFSMShsm tape volumes, see z/OS DFSMSrmm Implementation and Customization Guide.