Options for tape data sets

These options are not valid for referenced files.

RETPD=

The RETPD option specifies the retention period in days for a tape data set. The number of days must range from 1 through 9999.

Overriding this option

You can override the value for this option by using the RETPD command option (RETPD).

EXPDT=99000

The EXPDT option specifies the expiration date for tape data sets. The number 99000 specifies that the tape data sets have no expiration date. The date must be in the format YYYYDDD:

• YYYY represents the four-digit year.
• DDD represents the 3-digit Julian day (001 through 366).

Overriding this option

You can override the value for this option by specifying the EXPDT command option in an OUTPUT descriptor statement (EXPDT).

TRTCH=NONE

The TRTCH option specifies whether UNLOAD PLUS should use data compression for tape data sets. Specify TRTCH=COMP to provide tape data compression, or specify TRTCH=NOCOMP to prevent tape data compression. TRTCH=NONE, the value that BMC supplies, specifies that you want to use the MVS default.

Overriding this option

You can override the value for this option by specifying the TRTCH command option in an OUTPUT descriptor statement (TRTCH).