Devices system values: Device naming convention
The Device naming convention system value is also known as QDEVNAMING. You can use this system value to specify the device naming convention.
| Quick reference | |
|---|---|
| Location | From IBM® Navigator for i, select . Right-click on Devices and click Properties, then select the Automatic Configuration tab. |
| Special authority | All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM). |
| Default value | Use IBM i naming. |
| Changes take effect | The next time a device is configured. Existing configured device names are not changed. |
| Lockable | No. |
What can I do with this system value?
You can specify the naming convention that is used when the system automatically creates device descriptions. These names are used when creating device descriptions for local controllers or devices that are added to your system.
This system value has the following options:
- Use i5/OS naming (*NORMAL)
- Use naming conventions according to IBM i standards.
- Use System/36 naming (*S36)
- Use naming conventions according to System/36 standards.
- Use device address (*DEVADR)
- Derive the device name from the device address.