This parameter allows an inactive member to periodically scan the work queues to determine if any work for which it is eligible has entered the member from other members in the configuration.

Setting (nnnn) too high will cause this member to bypass opportunities for JES2 to process work. Setting it too low will create more contention with other members in the configuration.

The default, 500 (5 seconds), is a good initial value for the DORMANCY(,nnnn) specification.