Archival is the long-term saving of files and job variables that are no longer required online at the processing level to storage level S1 or S2 on shared disks or Net-Storage.
Archival saves storage space at the processing level because the files and job variables can be deleted after archival. Archival is also used for documentation purposes, e.g. if legal regulations prescribe that data must be retained for specific periods of time.
It is possible to define file expiration dates for the files saved in long-term archives independently of the volume retention period.
Long term archives can be reorganized by copying save versions which file expiration date has not been reached. From HSMS version V12.0D the reorganization allows automatic deletion of the origin save file.
The archival function is available to all users if the archive is created accordingly.