IBM Mainframe • Storage Modernization
VTA — Virtual Tape Access
Use cost-effective storage as virtual tape while preserving existing application workflows on MVS & VSE. Reduce mounts and media handling without code changes.
Why VTA
- Lower media and operations costs vs. physical tape
- Faster availability for batch and recovery workflows
- No application code changes; operationally transparent
How It Fits
- Complements GENIOS virtual tape scenarios
- Pairs with Universal Link for flexible transport
- Adopts incrementally—start with selected jobs/datasets
Capabilities
- Transparent tape emulation for MVS/VSE jobs
- Policy windows and throughput controls
- Monitoring, retries, and auditing
Data Handling & Security
- ASCII ↔ EBCDIC conversions (as needed via Universal Link)
- Compression/encryption options
- Mainframe-controlled sessions; integrates with site security standards
Next Steps
We’ll align VTA configuration with your tape management and operational policies.