UNITNAME (FTP client and server) statement

Use the UNITNAME statement to specify the unit type for allocation of new data sets.

Server: This setting applies when creating data sets on the server's system.
Client: This setting applies when creating data sets on the client's system.

Syntax

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Parameters

type: The type of either direct access or tape devices.
SYSDA: If type is not specified, the unit type used for allocation is the system default.

Examples

Set the unit type for new data sets to 3380:
```
UNITNAME 3380
```
Set the unit type for new data sets to TAPE:
```
UNITNAME TAPE
```

Usage notes

If you do not use the UNITNAME statement to specify the type, the unit type used for allocation is the system default unit.
If the STORCLASS statement is also specified, the SMS storage class might contain settings that override the UNITNAME type.
It is preferable that you do not use the UNITNAME statement if you are using an SMS storage class.
The UNITNAME can name a dynamic device.

Related topics

See the information about storage management subsystem (SMS) in z/OS Communications Server: IP Configuration Guide for more information about specifying attributes when allocating new data sets.
STORCLASS (FTP client and server) statement