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DEFRETPD Record

Use the DEFRETPD Record to specify the default retention period 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 VMTAPE CONFIG 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 is next run.