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DEFEXPDT Record

Use the DEFEXPDT Record to specify the default expiration date for scratch tape mounts. This default takes effect only if you request a scratch tape and do not specify an EXPDT or RETPD option on the MOUNT command line.

If the DEFEXPDT and DEFRETPD records are both included in the configuration file, the DEFEXPDT Record takes precedence. If neither is specified, the default retention period is zero days, and the tape is scratched when the SCRATCH command (CMS TMCs only) is next run.

Note: For complete format information about the DEFRETPD record, see DEFRETPD Record.