In the object workspace, the z/VSE volumes are shown when you expand the VSE Volumes folder of a z/VSE node. Example:
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Before displaying z/VSE volumes, you can define a filter so that only those volumes are shown which correspond to your filter criteria.
To define a filter
In the object workspace, select the VSE Volumes folder in the appropriate node.
Invoke the context menu and choose
.The following dialog box appears:
Enter the filter criteria for the volumes that are to be shown.
Choose the
button.The number of objects shown in the list view window depends on whether or not a filter has been defined for the z/VSE volumes (see Filtering z/VSE Volumes).
To list z/VSE volumes
In the object workspace, select the VSE Volumes folder in the appropriate node.
Invoke the context menu and choose
.Or:
Press F8.
The volumes are shown in the list view window. Example:
The list contains the following columns:
Column | Description | |
---|---|---|
Volume | Volume serial number | |
Unit | Unit address. | |
Series | Device series. | |
Status | Device status. Possible values: | |
CHANGE | Device status is changing. | |
OFFLINE | Device is offline. | |
ONLINE | Device is online. | |
Mount Status | Device mount status. Possible values: | |
MOUNT PEND | Mount is pending. | |
NOT READY | Device not ready. | |
REMOVABLE | Device is removable (a tape, for example). | |
RESERVED | Device is reserved. | |
RESIDENT | Device is resident (a hard disk, for example). |
Before displaying the files on a z/VSE volume, you can define a filter so that only those files are shown which correspond to your filter criteria.
To define a filter
Select a volume in the object workspace or list view window.
Invoke the context menu and choose
.The following dialog box appears:
Enter the filter criteria.
Option | Description |
---|---|
Library/Dataset name | The files that are to be displayed. You can use a combination of strings and wildcards (* and _) to display the files matching the dataset name pattern. |
Password | System password if volume is protected. |
Choose the
button.The number of objects shown in the list view window depends on whether or not a filter has been defined for the files on a z/VSE volume (see Filtering Files on z/VSE Volumes).
To list files on a z/VSE volume
Select a volume in the object workspace or list view window.
Invoke the context menu and choose
.Or:
Press F8.
A list of files contained on the volume shown in the list view window. Example:
The list contains the following columns:
Column | Description | |
---|---|---|
Dataset Name | Name of the file. | |
Relative Size | For a CKD disk: | Starting block and number of blocks on which the file resides. |
For an FBA disk: | Size of the file in blocks. | |
Organization | Dataset organization. Possible values are: | |
DA | Direct access. | |
SD | Sequential disk. | |
UN | Unknown or unidentified. | |
VS | VSAM. | |
Extents | Number of extents. | |
Begin | Combination of "Starting cylinder head" and "block number" on which the file resides. | |
End | Combination of "Ending cylinder head" and "block number" on which the file resides. | |
Expiration Date | Date when the file will expire. Until this date is reached, each attempt to update or delete the file will cause a console message, requiring an operator reply. |