Devices system values: Device naming convention

Specifies the device naming convention. (QDEVNAMING)

Device naming convention, also known as QDEVNAMING, is a member of the devices category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify the device naming convention. To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location	In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, > Configuration and Service > System Values > Devices > Automatic Configuration
Special authority	All object (ALLOBJ) and security administrator (SECADM)
Default value	Use i5/OS naming
Changes take effect	The next time a device is configured. Existing configured device names are not changed.
Lockable	No

What can I do with this system value?

You may specify the naming convention that is used when the system automatically creates device descriptions. These names are used when creating device descriptions for local controllers or devices that are added to your system.

The following are possible options:

Use i5/OS naming (*NORMAL)
Use naming conventions according to i5/OS standards.
Use System/36 naming (*S36)
Use naming conventions according to System/36™ standards.
Use device address (*DEVADR)
Derive the device name from the device address.

Where can I get more information about this system value?

To learn more, go to the devices 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.