For an SMS-managed data set (one with an assigned storage class),
do not code ABSTR.
- ABSTR
- Requests that the data set be allocated at the specified location
on the volume.
- primary-qty
- Specifies the number of tracks to be allocated to the data set.
The
volume must have enough available space for the primary quantity.
If it does not, the system terminates the job step.
- address
- Specifies the track number of the first track to be allocated.
Count the first track of the first cylinder on the volume as 0. Count
through the tracks on each cylinder until you reach the track on which
you want the data set to start.
- address
- Specifies the track number of the first track to be allocated.
Count the first track of the first cylinder on the volume as 0.
Count through the tracks on each cylinder until you reach the track
on which you want the data set to start. The absolute track address
must be a decimal number equal to or less than 65535.
Note: Do
not request track 0.
- directory
- Specifies the number of 256-byte records needed in the directory
of a partitioned data set.
Note: When creating a partitioned
data set, you must request space for a directory.
z/OS MVS JCL Reference
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