We need to update our VMTAPE CONFIG file to add new tape drives. Do we have to run VMTAPE REFRESH after?
Environment
Release : 2.0
Component : CA VM:Tape for zVM
Resolution
A REFRESH is not required when adding new DEVICE records.
A VMTAPE REFRESH should be performed after making changes such as POOL file changes or adding a new tape SERIES.
If adding new DEVICE records to the configuration, a REFRESH is not required.
Additional Information
Use the DEVICE record to identify to VM:Tape the tape drives it manages. VM:Tape rechecks the availability of tape drives each time it allocates a drive. VM:Tape dynamically determines which drive is associated with an ARM location and checkpoints this information, preserving the location to be used in a recovery situation.
So, you can END VMTAPE, add your new DEVICE records and bring the server back up after.