Jobs system values: Maximum jobs

The Maximum jobs system value is also known as QMAXJOB. You can use this system value to specify the maximum number of jobs that are allowed on the system.

Quick reference
Location From IBM® Navigator for i, select Configuration and Service > System Values. Right-click on Jobs and click Properties, then select the Allocation tab.
Special authority All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM).
Default value 163520.
Changes take effect Immediately.
Lockable No.

What can I do with this system value?

You can specify the maximum number of jobs that are allowed on the system. When the number of jobs reaches this maximum, you can no longer submit or start more jobs on the system. Use this system value to limit the storage used for job tables. Possible values are 32000 through 970000.