DUMPOPTS parameter

Fast Backup/Restore flags

Summary

Default value

X'00'

Parameter type

System

Where set

System manager resettable

Related products

Fast/Backup

Introduced

Before Sirius Mods 6.7

Description

This bitmask parameter sets system-wide DUMP options. The bits have the following meanings:

X'80'

Indicates that if the DUMPTMIN or DUMPTMAX values are reached, the dump should be cancelled. If this bit is not set, threads needing to update pages while Fast/Backup is waiting for a tape mount will also wait on the tape mount.

See also DUMPTMAX and DUMPTMIN.