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Step 2.11 – Control-M/Tape media parameters

Select this step to define media parameters.

The media definitions are contained in the CTTPARM member.

Table 116 Media parameters

Parameter

Description

Name

Logical media name.

  • Maximum length: 8 characters.

Desc

Media description.

  • Maximum length: 10 characters.

Capacity

Amount of compressed data (in megabytes) that can fit on the tape device.

Valid range: 0 through 2047000000.

For example, for a media capacity of 40 GB (120 GB at 3-to-1

compression), use 40960 (40 x 1024).

STKPCNT

Percentage of this media that can be filled up by dynamic stacking. Valid range: 0 through 99.

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Step 2 – Control-M/Tape installation parameters