Insert values for the following parameters to calculate the required space allocation for the Trace file:
Table 125 Calculating the space allocation for the Trace file
Parameter |
Description |
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Average number of data sets per volume |
The average number of data sets per volume.
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Number of volumes mounted per day |
The number of volumes mounted daily at your site.
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Number of volumes scratched per day |
The number of volumes scratched daily at your site.
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Number of volumes changing location per day |
The number of volumes that change their location each day at your site.
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Number of days to retain the information |
The number of days for which Control‑M/Tape is to retain information.
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Required block size |
The block size that you require.
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The space requirements are calculated based on the values you specify.
The following parameters determine the size of the Trace file:
Table 126 Parameters for size of Trace file
Parameter |
Description |
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TRCBLKS |
Number of trace blocks. This number depends on the number of records that are in the Trace File.
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TRCBLK |
Block size. This can be any multiple of 718 plus 10 bytes.
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Trace file space requirements are automatically calculated based on the values you specify in the Control‑M/Tape Trace File Space Calculation screen.
Table 127 Automatically calculated fields
Parameter |
Description |
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3380 Tracks |
Calculated number of 3380 tracks. |
3390 Tracks |
Calculated number of 3390 tracks. |
To apply the allocations that have just been calculated, type Y in the Use this space allocation in subsequent installation steps ? field, and press Enter.
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