Devices system values: Local controllers and devices

The Local controllers and devices system value is also known as QAUTOCFG. You can use this system value to set automatic configuration for local controllers and devices.

Quick reference
Location From IBM® Navigator for i, select Configuration and Service > System Values. Right-click on Devices and click Properties, then select the Automatic Configuration tab.
Special authority None.
Default value Selected. Allow local controllers and devices to be automatically configured.
Changes take effect Immediately.
Lockable Yes.
Lockable system value
(See Lock function of security-related system values for details.)

What can I do with this system value?

You can specify whether devices and controllers added to the system are configured automatically. For more information about what specific controllers and devices are configured, see chapter 1 in Local Device Configuration, SC41-5121.

If this option is not selected (0), you must manually configure any new local controllers or devices that you add to your system.

If this option is selected (1), automatic configuration is on. The system automatically configures any new local controllers or devices that are added to your system. The system operator receives a message indicating the changes to the system's configuration.