Specifies the time-out interval for disconnected jobs. (QDSCJOBITV)
Time-out interval for disconnected jobs, also known as QDSCJOBITV, is a member of the jobs category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify how long a job can be disconnected before the job is ended. To learn more, keep reading.
| Quick reference | |
|---|---|
| Location | In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, |
| Special authority | None |
| Default value | 240 |
| Changes take effect | Immediately |
| Lockable | Yes Lock function of security-related system values (Click for details) |
What can I do with this system value?
You may specify the length of time in minutes that an interactive job can be disconnected before it is ended. An interactive job can become disconnected in any of the following ways:
- When the Disconnect Job (DSCJOB) command has been issued for the job.
- When the job has been inactive for the interval that is specified for Time-out interval for inactive jobs, and Disconnect job is specified for When job reaches time-out.
- When an I/O error occurs at the interactive job's workstation, and one of the Disconnect job options is specified for Action to take when a device error occurs on the workstation.
No matter how the job became disconnected, it is ended after the number of minutes specified for Time-out interval for disconnected jobs. The following are possible values:
- None (*NONE)
There is no disconnect interval.
- 5-1440 mintues (5-1440)
Specifies the number of minutes before the job is ended.
Where can I get more information about this system value?
To learn more, go to the jobs system values overview topic. If you are looking for a specific system value or category of system values, try using the i5/OS system value finder.