Calculating the number of BAM blocks

Use the formula that is shown in Figure 1 to calculate the number of BAM blocks required. Use the result as the value of C in Formula for the RACF database size. One BAM block is required for every 2038 blocks in the RACF® data set.

Note: Round C up to a whole number.

Figure 1. The number of BAM blocks required

  C = the number of BAM blocks required.
  C = 13 + A + B
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         2038

Note: The values A and B are described in Formula for the RACF database size.