Sun StorageTek Mainframe Software Suite

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System Requirements

Sun StorageTek automated tape libraries already help you manage and protect your data with highly productive, consolidated storage. Now Sun StorageTek Mainframe Software adds value to your libraries by enabling centralized management and dynamic sharing among multiple mainframes.


Key Specifications
 
  • Web-based graphical user interface
  • Dynamic sharing of tape libraries in heterogeneous environments
  • Supports multiple platforms
HSC Compatibility
Software z/OS version 1.6 or higher

Tape Libraries

Tape Drives

Tape Management Systems All major mainframe tape management products including CA-1, RMM, CA-TLMS and others
MVS/CSC Compatibility
Software
  • z/OS versions 1.6 or higher
  • SMC with Sun StorageTek Host Software Component (HSC) software version 6.0 or higher
  • Sun StorageTek Host Software Component (HSC) software version 6.0 or higher
  • Sun StorageTek LibraryStation software v6.0 or higher
ExLM Compatibility
Software
  • z/OS version 1.6 or higher including SMP/E Release 5 or higher
  • Sun StorageTek Host Software Component (HSC) software Release version 6.0 or higher
  • Sun StorageTek Virtual Tape Control System software (VTCS) Release 6.0 or higher
  • IBM TCP/IP 3.1 or fully compatible - with Sun StorageTek Expert Library Manager (ExLM) software agent only
  • IBM DF/SORT Release 6 or compatible

Tape Management Systems
  • CA-1 (TMS) Releases 4.9, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2
  • CA-DYNAM/TLMS Releases 5.3 or 5.4
  • IBM DFSMSrmm Release 1.1 with PTFs UY95341 and UY97452

Contact your vendor for support information for other tape management systems.

*Note: ExLM does not require the use of tape management system software
ExPR Compatibility
Software Reporting Client:
  • Windows 9x or higher, or NT 4.0 or higher
  • z/OS v1.6 or higher
  • JES2 or JES3
  • HSC all releases
  • CA-1 release 1.2 or higher
  • CA-TLMS release 5.0 or higher (optional)
  • RMF release 5.3 or 5.4 (optional, but required for full functionality)
  • Mainframe TCP/IP software

Tape Libraries All Sun StorageTek libraries, as well as libraries from other leading manufacturers, plus Sun StorageTek Virtual Storage Manager (VSM) System