LBI keyword

The LBI keyword specifies whether to use the large block interface (LBI), which allows block sizes that are greater than 32 KB, when IMS HP Image Copy dynamically allocates output image copy data sets on a tape device.

If the output device is not a tape, this keyword is ignored.

Functions that support this keyword
Image Copy function
Statements that support this keyword
GLOBAL statement
Site default option
Supported
Related keyword
None.
Format
Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagramLBI=NY
Y
Uses the LBI when creating output image copy data sets.
N
Does not use the LBI when creating output image copy data sets.
Default value
LBI=N
Usage notes
  • LBI=Y is applied only when the output device is a tape, including virtual tape. If the output device is DASD, LBI=Y is ignored.
  • When the LBI is applied, the block size of the output data sets is larger than 32,760 bytes.