Specifies the action to take when the maximum number of signon attempts is reached. (QMAXSGNACN)
When maximum is reached, also known as QMAXSGNACN, is a member of the signon category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify the action to take when the maximum number of signon attempts is reached. To learn more, keep reading.
| Quick reference | |
|---|---|
| Location | In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, |
| Special authority | All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM) |
| Default value | Disable user and device |
| Changes take effect | Immediately |
| Lockable | Yes Lock function of security-related system values (Click for details) |
What can I do with this system value?
If you specify a maximum number of signon attempts allowed, you can also specify how the system reacts when the maximum number of consecutive incorrect signon attempts is reached.
The following are possible options:
- Disable device (1)
Vary off device if limit is reached. If the controlling subsystem is in the restricted state (so that only one device in it can be used) and the device is varied off, the system is ended and control panel lights on the control panel turn on to indicate that you must restart the system.
- Disable user (2)
Disable user profile if limit is reached. If a profile is disabled, it must be enabled again before a user can sign on.
- Disable user and device (3)
Vary off device and disable user profile if limit is reached.
Where can I get more information about this system value?
To learn more, go to the signon 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.