LRECL (FTP client and server) statement

Use the LRECL statement to specify the size of the logical records in a data set.

Server
This setting applies when creating files on the server's system. For example, with a PUT subcommand.
Client
This setting applies when creating files on the client's system. For example, with a GET subcommand.

Syntax

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Parameters

length
The size of the records in a data set. The valid range is 0 - 32760 or x. The default is 256. x corresponds to a length of 32768. x does not correspond to the LRECL=X parameter of z/OS® MVS JCL.

Examples

Set the logical record length to 128 bytes: 
LRECL 128
Specify no value for LRECL to allow the LRECL of a model DCB data set or SMS dataclass to be used: 
LRECL

Usage notes

  • The record size attribute can be obtained from an SMS data class using the DATACLASS configuration statement, from a model data set using the DCBDSN configuration statement, or from the LRECL statement.
  • Use LRECL without a size if you have:
    • Specified a DATACLASS statement and want to use the record size from the data class, or
    • Specified a DCBDSN statement and want to use the record size from the model data set.
  • If you specify a DATACLASS, a DCBDSN, and LRECL without size, the value from the model data set is used.
  • To override the record size attribute from the DATACLASS or DCBDSN settings:
    • Specify LRECL with a value other than 0, or
    • Do not specify the LRECL statement, and use the default.
  • If you specify no value for length, FTP does not specify the size of the records in a data set.

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