The architecture of TSF Professional zSeries is centered around several key components that work together to provide comprehensive storage management capabilities on z/OS. The core components include TSF Disk Manager, TSF Tape Manager, TSF HSM Manager, and TSF Automation Manager. These components are designed to integrate seamlessly with the z/OS operating system and leverage its underlying storage mechanisms.
TSF Disk Manager focuses on optimizing disk space utilization. It provides features for managing and allocating disk space, identifying and reclaiming unused space, and monitoring disk performance. The component interacts with z/OS system services to perform these tasks, utilizing VSAM and other z/OS storage mechanisms.
TSF Tape Manager is responsible for managing tape libraries and tape operations. It provides tools for mounting and dismounting tapes, managing tape volumes, and automating tape-related tasks. This component also integrates with z/OS system services and interacts with tape hardware.
TSF HSM Manager automates data tiering and hierarchical storage management. It moves data between different storage tiers based on predefined policies, optimizing storage costs and performance. This component interacts with both disk and tape storage, leveraging z/OS system services for data movement and management.
TSF Automation Manager provides automation capabilities for storage management tasks. It allows administrators to define and schedule tasks, automate routine operations, and monitor system events. This component integrates with the other components and z/OS system services to provide a comprehensive automation framework.
Communication between these components occurs through z/OS system services and internal interfaces. The components share data and coordinate their activities to provide a unified storage management solution. Administration is primarily done through ISPF panels and batch jobs, providing a consistent interface for managing the various components.
The product leverages z/OS security features for authentication and access control, ensuring secure access to storage resources. The architecture is designed to provide a robust and scalable solution for managing storage resources on z/OS systems.