Dsname allocation text units
Most of the information that can be specified on a JCL DD statement can also be specified in text units for the dsname allocation function (verb code '01'). These text units are listed in Table 1 and described on the pages that follow.
The text units that represent DCB attributes are described in DCB attribute text units and listed in Table 1. The JCL DD statement DCB parameters and their equivalent text units are described in Table 1.
The meaning of the parameters is the same as when specified on a DD statement as described in z/OS MVS JCL Reference.
In addition to allocating a data set, you can request that the
system return information about either a dsname or a ddname dynamic
allocation request by specifying either of the following:
- Information retrieval keys greater than C000, described in Dynamic information retrieval text units
- The non-JCL dynamic allocation functions keys 0055-0057 and 005D, described in Non-JCL dynamic allocation functions, which request that the system return information about your dsname allocation request.
Hex Text |
Mnemonic | Dsname Allocation Function |
|---|---|---|
| 0001 | DALDDNAM | Associates a ddname with an allocation request. |
| 0002 | DALDSNAM | Names the data set to be allocated. |
| 0003 | DALMEMBR | Specifies data set number or relative generation number. |
| 0004 | DALSTATS | Specifies the data set status. |
| 0005 | DALNDISP | Specifies the data set's normal disposition. |
| 0006 | DALCDISP | Specifies the data set's conditional disposition. |
| 0007 | DALTRK | Specifies the space allocation in tracks. |
| 0008 | DALCYL | Specifies the space allocation in cylinders. |
| 0009 | DALBLKLN | Specifies the average data block length. |
| 000A | DALPRIME | Specifies a primary space quantity. |
| 000B | DALSECND | Specifies a secondary space quantity. |
| 000C | DALDIR | Specifies the number of PDS directory blocks. |
| 000D | DALRLSE | Deletes unused space at data set closure. |
| 000E | DALSPFRM | Ensures a specific allocated space format. |
| 000F | DALROUND | Specifies space allocation in whole cylinders. |
| 0010 | DALVLSER | Specifies volume serial numbers. |
| 0011 | DALPRIVT | Specifies the private volume use attribute. |
| 0012 | DALVLSEQ | Specifies the volume sequence number processing. |
| 0013 | DALVLCNT | Specifies the data set's volume count. |
| 0014 | DALVLRDS | Specifies volume reference to a cataloged data set. |
| 0015 | DALUNIT | Describes the unit specification. |
| 0016 | DALUNCNT | Specifies the number of devices to be allocated. |
| 0017 | DALPARAL | Specifies parallel mounting for a data set's volumes. |
| 0018 | DALSYSOU | Specifies the SYSOUT data set and defines its class. |
| 0019 | DALSPGNM | Specifies the SYSOUT program name. |
| 001A | DALSFMNO | Specifies the SYSOUT form number. |
| 001B | DALOUTLM | Limits the SYSOUT data set's logical record count. |
| 001C | DALCLOSE | Frees a data set at closure. |
| 001D | DALCOPYS | Specifies the SYSOUT listing copies count. |
| 001E | DALLABEL | Specifies the type of volume label. |
| 001F | DALDSSEQ | Specifies a tape data set's relative position. |
| 0020 | DALPASPR | Password protects the created data set. |
| 0021 | DALINOUT | Specifies “input only” or “output only” data set processing. |
| 0022 | DALEXPDT | Specifies the data set's expiration date. |
| 0023 | DALRETPD | Specifies the data set's retention period. |
| 0024 | DALDUMMY | Allocates a dummy data set. |
| 0025 | DALFCBIM | Identifies the forms control buffer image. |
| 0026 | DALFCBAV | Requests operator verification of the image display or forms alignment. |
| 0027 | DALQNAME | Names a TPROCESS macro. |
| 0028 | DALTERM | Specifies a time sharing terminal as an I/O device. |
| 0029 | DALUCS | Specifies a universal character set. |
| 002A | DALUFOLD | Specifies “fold mode” for loading the requested print chain or train. |
| 002B | DALUVRFY | Requests operator verification of the correct print chain or train mounting. |
| 002C | DALDCBDS | Specifies the retrieval of DCB information from a cataloged data set's label. |
| 002D | DALDCBDD | Specifies the retrieval of DCB information from a ddname-related, currently allocated data set. |
| 0058 | DALSUSER | Specifies the destination to which
the SYSOUT data set is to be routed. Note: Keys 0058 and 0063 are equivalent
to the JCL DEST= parameter, where DEST=(dalsuser) or DEST=(dalsuser,dalusrid).
|
| 0059 | DALSHOLD | Specifies hold queue routing for the SYSOUT data set. |
| 005F | DALSSNM | Requests allocation of a subsystem data set. |
| 0060 | DALSSPRM | Specifies subsystem-defined parameters for use with key DALSSNM. |
| 0061 | DALPROT | Requests that the direct access data set or the tape volume be RACF-protected. |
| 0063 | DALUSRID | Specifies the destination user ID
to which the SYSOUT data set is to be routed. If used, requires that
DALSUSER also be specified. Note: Keys 0058 and 0063 are equivalent
to the JCL DEST= parameter, where DEST=(dalsuser) or DEST=(dalsuser,dalusrid).
|
| 0064 | DALBURST | Specifies which stacker of the 3800 Printing Subsystem is to receive the paper output. |
| 0065 | DALCHARS | Specifies the name or names of character arrangement tables for printing a data set on the 3800. |
| 0066 | DALCOPYG | Specifies how copies are to be grouped if printing is done on a 3800. |
| 0067 | DALFFORM | Specifies the forms overlay to be used on the 3800 Printing Subsystem. |
| 0068 | DALFCNT | Specifies the number of copies on which the forms overlay is to be printed. |
| 0069 | DALMMOD | Specifies the name of the copy modification module to be loaded into the 3800 Printing Subsystem. |
| 006A | DALMTRC | Specifies the table reference character that corresponds to a character arrangement table used for printing the copy modification data. |
| 006C | DALDEFER | Specifies that the system should allocate a device to the data set, but defer mounting the volume(s) until the data set is opened. |
| 006D | DALEXPDL | Specifies the data set's expiration date. This differs from DALEXPDT because the year is specified with 4 digits instead of 2. |
| 0070 | DALOVAFF | Specifies the override of system affinity for a job submitted to the internal reader. |
| 0071 | DALRTCTK | Specifies that the JES Client Token (CTOKEN) be returned to the caller of DYNALLOC. |
| 0076 | DALSMSHR | Indicates that the system must attempt to allocate to the device or the esoteric on the unit name for an SMS tape library request. |
| 8001 | DALACODE | Specifies an access code for an IOS/ANSI/FIPS Version 3 tape data set. |
| 8002 | DALOUTPT | Refers to a specific OUTPUT JCL statement or dynamic output descriptor |
| 8003 | DALCNTL | Refers to a JCL CNTL statement. |
| 8004 | DALSTCL | Specifies the storage class of a new SMS-managed data set. |
| 8005 | DALMGCL | Specifies the management class of a new SMS-managed data set. |
| 8006 | DALDACL | Specifies the data class of a new SMS-managed data set. |
| 800B | DALRECO | Specifies the record organization of a VSAM data set. |
| 800C | DALKEYO | Specifies the key offset of a VSAM data set. |
| 800D | DALREFD | Specifies the name of the JCL DD statement from which the attributes are to be copied. |
| 800E | DALSECM | Specifies the name of the RACF® profile from which the RACF profile is to be copied. |
| 800F | DALLIKE | For SMS-managed data sets, specifies the name of a model data set from which the attributes are to be copied. |
| 8010 | DALAVGR | Specifies the allocation unit to be used when the data set is allocated. |
| 8012 | DALDSNT | Specifies a data set type attribute. |
| 8013 | DALSPIN | Specifies whether the output for the SYSOUT data set is to be printed immediately upon unallocation of the data set, or at the end of the job. |
| 8014 | DALSEGM | Specifies the number of logical, line-mode pages (the segment) to be produced for a SYSOUT data set before the segment becomes eligible for immediate printing. |
| 8017 | DALPATH | Specifies the z/OS® UNIX file pathname. |
| 8018 | DALPOPT | Specifies the z/OS UNIX file options. |
| 8019 | DALPMDE | Specifies the z/OS UNIX file access attributes. |
| 801A | DALPNDS | Specifies the disposition of the z/OS UNIX file during normal step termination. |
| 801B | DALPCDS | Specifies the disposition of the z/OS UNIX file during abnormal step termination. |
| 801C | DALRLS | Specifies the record-level sharing protocol for a VSAM data set. |
| 801D | DALFDAT | Specifies the organization of a z/OS UNIX file. |
| 801F | DALLGST | Specifies the VSAM RLS log stream. |
| 8020 | DALDCCS | Specifies the Coded Character Set Identifier. |
| 8022 | DALBSLM | Specifies the upward limit that is used by the system-determined block size processing. |
| 8023 | DALKYL1 | Specifies the label for the key encrypting key used by the key manager. The key encrypting key is used to encrypt the data (encryption) key. |
| 8024 | DALKYL2 | Specifies the label for the key encrypting key used by the key manager. The key encrypting key is used to encrypt the data (encryption) key. |
| 8025 | DALKCD1 | Specifies how the label for the key encrypting key specified by DALKYL1 for this DD is to be encoded by the key manager and stored on the tape cartridge. |
| 8026 | DALKCD2 | Specifies how the label for the key encrypting key specified by DALKYL2 for this DD is to be encoded by the key manager and stored on the tape cartridge. |
| 8028 | DALEATT | Indicates whether the data set can support extended attributes (format 8 and 9 DSCBs). |
| 8029 | DALFRVL | Specifies whether to allow other jobs to read freed volumes of a multivolume tape file as the volume is dismounted by the job |
| 802A | DALSPI2 | Specifies the SPIN interval for the allocated SYSOUT data set. |
| 802B | DALSYML | Lists the symbol names to be passed to JES when an internal reader is allocated. |
| 802C | DALDSNV | Specifies the data set type version information. |
| 802D | DALMAXG | Specifies the maximum number of PDSE member generations to be retained by the system. |
 802E |
DALGDGO |
Specifies the order in which the individual
generation data sets (GDSs) are concatenated. |