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How to Clear a Fenced VTV When There is a Good Copy on MVC (Doc ID 1013163.1)

Last updated on MARCH 17, 2025

Applies to:

Sun StorageTek Virtual Tape Control Software (VTCS) - Version 6.2 and later
Sun StorageTek Enterprise Library Software (ELS) - Version 7.0 and later
IBM z/OS on System z

Goal

Process for deleting a corrupt or fenced resident VTV from the VTSS buffer if a good copy resides on an MVC.
How to clear the Fenced status for a resident VTV when there is a good copy on an MVC.
How to clear a Fenced VTV.
VTV is fenced.
VTV Report shows VTV as "FENCED"
There is a good, current copy of the VTV on an MVC.

Solution

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