/WLB Command

The /WLB command changes the workload balancing function of the CA WA CA 7 Edition system.

Note: For more information, see the Systems Programming Guide.

Format 1

This command has the following format:

/WLB,SET={ON|OFF}

Format 2

This command has the following format:

/WLB,SET={CLASSx},BARR=count/+count/-count
         {INITS}
         {MINJOB}
         {T1TAV}
         {T1MAX}
         {T2TAV}
         {T2MAX}

SET

Specifies whether to activate or deactivate the workload balancing function.

ON: Specifies to activate the workload balancing function.
OFF: Specifies to deactivate the workload balancing function. Workload balancing remains off until the system is brought down or until it is reactivated manually with SET=ON.

Required: Yes (Format 1 only)

SET

Specifies the selection parameter to adjust. Use one of the following values:

CLASSx: Specifies class barrier x, where x is A-Z or 0-9.
INITS: Specifies total initiators.
MINJOB: Specifies minimum jobs to schedule (ignored when the enhanced submission selection is active).
T1TAV: Specifies available type 1 tapes.
T1MAX: Specifies maximum allowable type 1 tapes (ignored when the enhanced submission selection is active).
T2TAV: Specifies total available type 2 tapes.
T2MAX: Specifies maximum allowable type 2 tapes (ignored when the enhanced submission selection is active).

Required: Yes (Format 2 only)

BARR

Defines the number to replace or adjust the current value. An unsigned value replaces the current value. Signed values indicate an amount by which the current value is adjusted. Any value that causes a barrier to exceed its maximum (255) causes the setting of the barrier to its maximum.

Limits: 1 to 3 numeric characters from 0 to 255

Required: Yes (Format 2 only)