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Due to processing by IBM, this request was reassigned to have the following updated attributes:
Brand - Servers and Systems Software
Product family - Storage
Product - IBM TS7700
Component - General
Operating system - IBM z/OS
Source - GDPS
For recording keeping, the previous attributes were:
Brand - Servers and Systems Software
Product family - z Systems Software
Product - GDPS
Component - GDPS
Operating system - IBM z/OS
Source - GDPS
Would you elaborate upon what Fast replication of tape means?
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We have our TS7760's setup in a 4 way grid across 100km, and use the sync option - this essentially allows all but the last 25 meg to be written in synch mode as I understand it today.
2 local, and 2 remote
We use GPDS XRC (actually MzGM) over distance, which doesn't support tape as far as I know?
Its not clear what 'fast replication' is referring to. Ability to replicate just valid data on a tape?
I would say either NA for us, unless the requirement could be clarified.
What GDPS is this for? MM?
It should be great help to fast replicate data.
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I'm not sure how this can be achieved, but reducing the time to replicate tape data over distance would be of great value. Such an enhancement is high priority for us.
Our tape team lead indicates this is of interest to us - medium priority.
not applicable to us
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Not Applicable