System Values


System values (*SYSVAL) are AS/400 attributes that let each installation customize the machine to the organization's needs and specifications. Some system values control system performance; others define security levels; yet others simply provide defaults to command options that are unspecified.

**Note : There are total 150 system values as following in the iSeries machine.

Below are the few system values
QMODEL - Holds the system model number and can't be modified.
QSRLNBR - Contains the preloaded serial number.
QMAXSIGN  - Specifies how many invalid sign-on attempts are allowed.
QMAXSGNACN - Specifies the action to take when the QMAXSIGN limit is reached.
QSECURITY  - Indicates the security level; valid levels are 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50.

The system value QTIME contains the system time of day. It comprises three other system values, QHOUR (based on a 24-hour clock), QMINUTE, and QSECOND

The system value QCURSYM determines the currency symbol, which is country dependent; for example, the yen, lira, franc, and dollar use different symbols.

The following are complete list of system values
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