Jeff writes: >1. it is ok to change the current DSTAT output to fit longer LDEV numbers >and longer disk model numbers. This may break existing apps or tools >but so could any symbol to indicate truncation. Normally I would say do not change the output because myself and many others often write tools that look at output from CI commands. However, in this case I think that the additional information is important enough to warrant a change to the default output of the DSTAT command. I would just increase the LDEV and model number fields but not add any additional information to the default output. >2. it is desirable to add a new format to include the HAFO and maybe some >other data. Definitely I would like to see HAFO information. I like the idea of using FORMAT=DETIAL as a option to display it. I also like the original format of the HAFO information proposed in a earlier email. Here is the example: LDEV: 31 MODEL: C2490AM-NIKE VOLNAME: MEMBER1 VOLTYPE: MASTER VOLSET-GEN: MPEXL_SYSTEM_VOLUME_SET-0 PRIMARY PATH: 8.0.0 PRIMARY STATUS: ready ALT PATH: 16.0.0 ALT STATUS: ready EVENT TIME: <if this field has data put the date and time if no data put NONE> If any fields above have no data put NONE in the field. Also line up the data so that it all starts on the same column this will make it easier to parse output if necessary. >4. 2 people would like to see the size and percent full of the disk >being displayed. Not required DISCFREE does that but, it would be nice. If you do include a total % free for each user volume set as well as the system volume set. Sincerely, Joshua Johnson HP3000 Systems Manager MicroWarehouse