TAPECOMP—control tape data set compaction

The TAPECOMP function specifies the use of data compaction for a data set on a tape cartridge.

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Using-Allocation-functions

Improved Data Recording Capability (IDRC) must be available on the magnetic tape subsystem.

Data compaction on appropriately equipped tape devices can:

  • Increase storage capacity for tape data sets by up to 5 times
  • Boost the effective data rate by as much as 70%

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