configure external library support. This section illustrates how to use Gresham EDT-DistribuTAPE as an external library manager via StorageTek ACSLS.

External library support is an alternative library resource when the environment is unable to satisfy library resource sharing requirements with Tivoli Storage Manager library sharing support for SCSI, 3494, and ACSLS (Library Station) managed libraries. A typical external library configuration includes using an external library manager such as Gresham EDT-DistribuTAPE. See Figure 6 on page 11.

The ACSLS Server or the LibraryStation on z/OS manages the physical aspects of tape cartridge storage and retrieval. The external library manager, for instance, Gresham EDT, communicates with the ACSLS Server or the LibraryStation on z/OS to access tape cartridges in an automated StorageTek library. The storage agent installed on a machine containing Gresham EDT and a Tivoli Storage Manager backup-archive client or a Tivoli Storage Manager data protection application client provides access to SAN-attached storage devices resulting in LAN-free data movement. The continued connection to the LAN provides a metadata (control information) path. If the storage agent is not available, the LAN provides a failover path for data backup and recovery.

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SC32-0129-00 specifications

The IBM SC32-0129-00 is a sophisticated component that plays a vital role in the realm of enterprise computing. Primarily designed for IBM's mid-range systems, it is known for its robust performance and reliability, serving as a critical part of data processing and storage architectures.

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