*SLEEP command
Summary
- Privileges
- System administrator or User 0
- Function
- Suspends processing of input for a specified amount of time
Syntax
*SLEEP n
Where n is the number of seconds for which input processing is suspended.
Example
This example suspends processing for eight hours:
*SLEEP 28800
Usage notes
The *SLEEP command suspends processing of input for a specified number of seconds. It is similar to HALT, but does not involve communication with the operator. It is often issued at the end of a run. *SLEEP operates in online, batch, and IBM z/VM single-user environments. The maximum time is 86400 seconds.
*SLEEP is described in more detail in System control commands.