StorageTek Host Software Component 6.0, System Programmer'S Manual

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Chapter 3. HSC Control Statements and HSC Start Procedure 125
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retention-period
specifies the retention period in days for the data set. Specify the number of
days as a 1- to 4-digit decimal number.
EXPDT
optionally, specifies the expiration date and the relationship that must exist.
expiration-date
specifies the expiration date of the data set in yyddd or yyyy/ddd format.
VOLType
optionally, indicates whether or not a nonspecific volume was requested. If
VOLType is omitted, the default value is * (either scratch or specific will match).
Specific
specifies that a specific volume was requested. The TAPEREQ statement is
used only for a scratch request where a specific volume is specified.
Note: TAPEREQ never overrides the actual media type of the specified volume
if it is taken from the media label or VOLATTR.
Nonspec
specifies that a nonspecific (scratch) volume was requested. The TAPEREQ
statement is matched, only no VOLSER is specified (a scratch request).
The TAPEREQ media and recording technique parameters are as follows:
MEDia
optionally, specifies the type of media for a data set being created. You can enter a
list of media types, but they must be separated by commas.
Notes:
1. A list specifies a generic pool from which a selection is made. There is no
implied priority.
2. The SL8500 library supports only the T9 x 40 (9840/T9840B/T9840C and
T9940A/T9940B) media types and recording techniques.
EQ equal to
NE not equal to
GT greater than
GE greater than or equal to
LT less than
LE less than or equal to.
TAPEREQ