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The Media Database has a data component and an index component.
Enter values for the parameters shown in the following table to calculate the space allocation for the Media Database.
Note: When specifying values for parameters or subparameters that include both unit and volser fields, you must either define both the Unit and Volser fields, or leave both of them blank. Do not enter a value for only one of them.
Table 119 Calculating the space allocation for the media database
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Number of removable volumes at the site |
The number of removable volumes at your site.
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Average number of data sets per volume |
The average number of data sets per volume.
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Data component block size |
5-digit number that sets the size of data component blocks. Use a multiple of 660.
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Note: By increasing the block size you can decrease the number of blocks required, and this will also decrease the number of extents needed. |
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Index component block size |
5 digit number that sets the size of index component blocks.
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Note: By increasing the block size you can decrease the number of blocks required. |
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Main Data |
The file data component. This parameter has the following subparameters:
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Main Index |
The file index component. This parameter has the following subparameters:
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The space requirements are calculated based on the values you specify.
To apply the allocation that has just been calculated, type Y in the Use this space allocation in subsequent installation steps ? field, and press Enter.
For a description of the space calculation, see Media database calculations.
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