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Parameter Descriptions

The following provides a description of each parameter:

days

Indicates the maximum number of days (from today), specified on mount requests and EXPDT change requests, that save tapes can be held before expiring. The number of days is calculated to be a specific date, and that date is checked against the maximum expiration date of December 31, 2155.