Tape Backup of AdvancedCopy Manager uses TSM to manage tape library systems. TSM allows the user to set the method of using drives as a device class.
The following types of information can be set in the device class:
Device type
Format type
Library name
Options specified for mounting tapes on drives (the major options are shown below)
Maximum number of drives that can be used concurrently
Time remaining before tape is unmounted after use