Use CSQ6ARVP

Use CSQ6ARVP

Use this topic as a reference for how to specify your archiving environment using CSQ6ARVP

Use CSQ6ARVP to establish your archiving environment.

The default parameters for CSQ6ARVP, and whether we can alter each parameter using the SET ARCHIVE command, are shown in Table 1. For to change any of these values, refer to the detailed descriptions of the parameters. For more information about planning your archive storage, see Plan on z/OS .

Parameter Description Default value SET command

ALCUNIT Units in which primary and secondary space allocations are made. BLK (blocks) X

ARCPFX1 Prefix for first archive log data set name. CSQARC1 X

ARCPFX2 Prefix for second archive log data set name. CSQARC2 X

ARCRETN The retention period of the archive log data set in days. 9999 X

ARCWRTC List of route codes for messages to the operator about archive log data sets. 1,3,4 X

ARCWTOR Whether to send message to operator and wait for reply before trying to mount an archive log data set. YES X

BLKSIZE Block size of archive log data set. 28 672 X

CATALOG Whether archive log data sets are cataloged in the ICF. NO X

COMPACT Whether archive log data sets should be compacted. NO X

PRIQTY Primary space allocation for DASD data sets. 25 715 X

PROTECT Whether archive log data sets are protected by ESM profiles when the data sets are created. NO X

QUIESCE Maximum time, in seconds, allowed for quiesce when ARCHIVE LOG with MODE(QUIESCE) specified. 5 X

SECQTY Secondary space allocation for DASD data sets. See the ALCUNIT parameter for the units to be used. 540 X

TSTAMP Whether the archive data set name should include a time stamp. NO X

UNIT Device type or unit name on which the first copy of archive log data sets is stored. TAPE X

UNIT2 Device type or unit name on which the second copy of archive log data sets is stored. Blank X
ALCUNIT

Specifies the unit in which primary and secondary space allocations are made. Specify one of:

CYL

Cylinders

TRK

Tracks

BLK

Blocks

You are recommended to use BLK because it is independent of the device type.

The default is BLK.

If free space on the archive DASD volumes is likely to be fragmented, we are recommended to specify a smaller primary extent and allow expansion into secondary extents. For more information about space allocation for active logs, refer to the Plan on z/OS.

ARCPFX1

Specifies the prefix for the first archive log data set name.
See the TSTAMP parameter for a description of how the data sets are named and for restrictions on the length of ARCPFX1.

This parameter cannot be left blank.

The default is CSQARC1.

We might need to authorize the userid associated with the IBM MQ queue manager address space to create archive logs with this prefix.

ARCPFX2

Specifies the prefix for the second archive log data set name.
See the TSTAMP parameter for a description of how the data sets are named and for restrictions on the length of ARCPFX2.

This parameter cannot be blank even if the TWOARCH parameter is specified as NO.

The default is CSQARC2.

We might need to authorize the userid associated with the IBM MQ queue manager address space to create archive logs with this prefix.

ARCRETN

Specifies the retention period, in days, to be used when the archive log data set is created.
The parameter must be in the range zero through 9999.

The default is 9999.
Suggested settings:

Test system 3
In a test system, archive logs are probably not required over long periods.

Production system 9 999 (default)
Set this value high to effectively switch automatic archive log deletion off.

For more information about discarding archive log data sets, see Administer IBM MQ for z/OS.

ARCWRTC

Specifies the list of z/OS routing codes for messages about the archive log data sets to the operator. This field is ignored if ARCWTOR is set to NO.
Specify up to 14 routing codes, each with a value in the range 1 through 16. We must specify at least one code. Separate codes in the list by commas, not by blanks.

The default is the list of values: 1,3,4.

For more information about z/OS routing codes, see the MVS Routing and Descriptor Codes manual.

ARCWTOR

Specifies whether a message is to be sent to the operator and a reply is received before attempting to mount an archive log data set.
Other IBM MQ users might be forced to wait until the data set is mounted, but they are not affected while IBM MQ is waiting for the reply to the message.
Specify either:

YES

The device needs a long time to mount archive log data sets. For example, a tape drive.

NO

The device does not have long delays. For example, DASD.

The default is YES.
Suggested settings:

Test system NO

Production system YES (default)
This is dependent on operational procedures. If tape robots are used, NO might be more appropriate.

BLKSIZE

Specifies the block size of the archive log data set. The block size you specify must be compatible with the device type you specify in the UNIT parameter.
The parameter must be in the range 4 097 through 28 672. The value you specify is rounded up to a multiple of 4 096.

The default is 28 672.

This parameter is overridden by the storage management subsystem (SMS) data class blocksize, if it is provided

If the archive log data set is written to DASD, we are recommended to choose the maximum block size that allows 2 blocks for each track. For example, for a 3390 device, we should use a block size of 24 576.

If the archive log data set is written to tape, specifying the largest possible block size improves the speed of reading the archive log. We should use a block size of 28 672.
Suggested settings:

Test system Use the block size recommendation depending on the media used for archive logs.
That is, for disk 24 576, and tape 28 672.

Production system Use the block size recommendation depending on the media used for archive logs.
That is, for disk 24 576, and tape 28 672.

CATALOG

Specifies whether archive log data sets are cataloged in the primary integrated catalog facility (ICF) catalog. Specify either:

NO

Archive log data sets are not cataloged

YES

Archive log data sets are cataloged

The default is NO.

All archive log data sets allocated on DASD must be cataloged. If you archive to DASD with the CATALOG parameter set to NO, message CSQJ072E is displayed each time an archive log data set is allocated, and IBM MQ catalogs the data set.
Suggested settings:

Test system YES

Production system YES, when archives are allocated on DASD

COMPACT

Specifies whether data written to archive logs is to be compacted. This option applies only to a 3480 or 3490 device that has the improved data recording capability (IDRC) feature. When this feature is turned on, hardware in the tape control unit writes data at a much higher density than normal, allowing for more data on each volume. Specify NO if we do not use a 3480 device with the IDRC feature or a 3490 base model, except for the 3490E. Specify YES if we want the data to be compacted. Specify either:

NO

Do not compact the data sets

YES

Compact the data sets

The default is NO.

Specifying YES adversely affects performance. Also be aware that data compressed to tape can be read only using a device that supports the IDRC feature. This can be a concern if you have to send archive tapes to another site for remote recovery.
Suggested settings:

Test system Not applicable

Production system NO (default)
This applies to 3480 and 3490 IDR compression only. Setting this to YES might degrade archive log read performance during recovery and restart; however, it does not affect writing to tape.

PRIQTY
Specifies the primary space allocation for DASD data sets in ALCUNITs.
The value must be greater than zero.

The default is 25 715.
This value must be sufficient for a copy of either the log data set or its corresponding BSDS, whichever is the larger. To determine the necessary value, follow this procedure:
Determine the number of active log records allocated ( c) as explained in Create the bootstrap and log data sets.
Determine the number of 4096 byte blocks in each archive log block:
d = BLKSIZE / 4096
where BLKSIZE is the rounded up value.
If ALCUNIT=BLK:
PRIQTY = INT(c / d) + 1
where INT means round down to an integer.
If ALCUNIT=TRK:
PRIQTY = INT(c / (d * INT(e/BLKSIZE))) + 1
where e is the number of bytes for each track (56664 for a 3390 device) and INT means round down to an integer.
If ALCUNIT=CYL:
PRIQTY = INT(c / (d * INT(e/BLKSIZE) * f)) + 1
where f is the number of tracks for each cylinder (15 for a 3390 device) and INT means round down to an integer.
For information about how large to make your log and archive data sets, see Create the bootstrap and log data sets and Define the page sets.
Suggested settings:
Test system
1 680 Sufficient to hold the entire active log, that is:
10  080 / 6 = 1  680 blocks
Production system Not applicable when archiving to tape.
If free space on the archive DASD volumes is likely to be fragmented, we are recommended to specify a smaller primary extent and allow expansion into secondary extents. For more information about space allocation for active logs, refer to the Plan on z/OS.
PROTECT

Specifies whether archive log data sets are to be protected by discrete ESM (external security manager) profiles when the data sets are created. Specify either:

NO

Profiles are not created.

YES

Discrete data set profiles are created when logs are offloaded. If you specify YES:

ESM protection must be active for IBM MQ.
The user ID associated with the IBM MQ queue manager address space must have authority to create these profiles.
The TAPEVOL class must be active if we are archiving to tape.

Otherwise, offloading fails.

The default is NO.

QUIESCE

Specifies the maximum time in seconds allowed for the quiesce when an ARCHIVE LOG command is issued with MODE(QUIESCE) specified.
The parameter must be in the range 1 through 999.

The default is 5.

SECQTY

Specifies the secondary space allocation for DASD data sets in ALCUNITs. The secondary extent can be allocated up to 15 times; see the z/OS MVS JCL Reference and z/OS MVS JCL User's Guide for details.
The parameter must be greater than zero.

The default is 540.

TSTAMP
Specifies whether the archive log data set name has a time stamp in it. Specify either:
NO
Names do not include a time stamp. The archive log data sets are named:
arcpfxi.A nnnnnnn
Where arcpfxi is the data set name prefix specified by ARCPFX1 or ARCPFX2. arcpfxi can have up to 35 characters.
YES
Names include a time stamp. The archive log data sets are named:
arcpfxi.cyyddd.T hhmmsst.A nnnnnnn
where c is 'D' for the years up to and including 1999 or 'E' for the year 2000 and later, and arcpfxi is the data set name prefix specified by ARCPFX1 or ARCPFX2. arcpfxi can have up to 19 characters.
EXT
Names include a time stamp. The archive log data sets are named:
arcpfxi.D yyyyddd.T hhmmsst.A nnnnnnn
Where arcpfxi is the data set name prefix specified by ARCPFX1 or ARCPFX2. arcpfxi can have up to 17 characters.
The default is NO.
UNIT

Specifies the device type or unit name of the device that is used to store the first copy of the archive log data set.
Specify a device type or unit name of 1 through 8 alphanumeric characters. The first character must be alphabetic.

This parameter cannot be blank.

The default is TAPE.

If you archive to DASD, we can specify a generic device type with a limited volume range, for example, UNIT=3390.
If you archive to DASD, make sure that:

The primary space allocation is large enough to contain all the data from the active log data sets.
The archive log data set catalog option (CATALOG) is set to YES.
We have used a proper value for BLKSIZE.

If you archive to TAPE, IBM MQ can extend to a maximum of 20 volumes.
Suggested settings:

Test system DASD

Production system TAPE

For more information about choosing a location for archive logs, refer to the Plan on z/OS.

UNIT2

Specifies the device type or unit name of the device that is used to store the second copy of the archive log data sets.
Specify a device type or unit name of 1 through 8 alphanumeric characters. The first character must be alphabetic. If this parameter is blank, the value set for the UNIT parameter is used.

The default is blank.
Parent topic: Tailor the system parameter module

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Last updated: 2020-10-04

Parameter	Description	Default value	SET command
ALCUNIT	Units in which primary and secondary space allocations are made.	BLK (blocks)	X
ARCPFX1	Prefix for first archive log data set name.	CSQARC1	X
ARCPFX2	Prefix for second archive log data set name.	CSQARC2	X
ARCRETN	The retention period of the archive log data set in days.	9999	X
ARCWRTC	List of route codes for messages to the operator about archive log data sets.	1,3,4	X
ARCWTOR	Whether to send message to operator and wait for reply before trying to mount an archive log data set.	YES	X
BLKSIZE	Block size of archive log data set.	28 672	X
CATALOG	Whether archive log data sets are cataloged in the ICF.	NO	X
COMPACT	Whether archive log data sets should be compacted.	NO	X
PRIQTY	Primary space allocation for DASD data sets.	25 715	X
PROTECT	Whether archive log data sets are protected by ESM profiles when the data sets are created.	NO	X
QUIESCE	Maximum time, in seconds, allowed for quiesce when ARCHIVE LOG with MODE(QUIESCE) specified.	5	X
SECQTY	Secondary space allocation for DASD data sets. See the ALCUNIT parameter for the units to be used.	540	X
TSTAMP	Whether the archive data set name should include a time stamp.	NO	X
UNIT	Device type or unit name on which the first copy of archive log data sets is stored.	TAPE	X
UNIT2	Device type or unit name on which the second copy of archive log data sets is stored.	Blank	X

Test system	3 In a test system, archive logs are probably not required over long periods.
Production system	9 999 (default) Set this value high to effectively switch automatic archive log deletion off.

Test system	NO
Production system	YES (default) This is dependent on operational procedures. If tape robots are used, NO might be more appropriate.

Test system	Use the block size recommendation depending on the media used for archive logs. That is, for disk 24 576, and tape 28 672.
Production system	Use the block size recommendation depending on the media used for archive logs. That is, for disk 24 576, and tape 28 672.

Test system	YES
Production system	YES, when archives are allocated on DASD

Test system	Not applicable
Production system	NO (default) This applies to 3480 and 3490 IDR compression only. Setting this to YES might degrade archive log read performance during recovery and restart; however, it does not affect writing to tape.

Test system	1 680 Sufficient to hold the entire active log, that is: 10 080 / 6 = 1 680 blocks
Production system	Not applicable when archiving to tape.