Description

The ALLOC_SPACE_UNIT option is a dynamic allocation option that specifies the space unit in which space is allocated for newly allocated data sets.

Usage

Values

space is equivalent to the first sub-parameter of the JCL DD statement's SPACE parameter.

Valid values for space are:

• number
  Block length or record length

• cyl
  Cylinder allocation

• trk
  Track allocation

Default is trk.

References

Refer to the IBM JCL Reference manual for complete details.