ALLOC_UNIT - UDM Manager configuration option

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Jul 15, 2024
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Description

The ALLOC_UNIT option is a dynamic allocation option that specifies the unit used for newly allocated data sets.

Usage

Method

Syntax

IBM i

UNIX

Windows

z/OS

Command Line, Short Form

n/a





Command Line, Long Form

-alloc_unit unit




(tick)

Environment Variable

n/a





Configuration File Keyword

alloc_unit unit




(tick)

STRUDM Parameter

n/a





Values

unit is equivalent to the JCL DD statement's UNIT parameter.

Valid values for unit are:

  • number
    Device number
  • name
    Unit generic or group name

Default is SYSALLDA.

References

Refer to the IBM JCL Reference manual for complete details.