| Default | Key length of source file | 
 
				 
				  | Allowable Values | 1 - 
					 255 | 
 
				 
				  | Minimum | Not Applicable | 
 
				 
				  | Maximum | Not Applicable | 
 
			 
 
		  
 
 
		 This parameter defines the key length. This is only used for VSAM KSDS files, and is ignored for other VSAM file types. This field is used only when creating a VSAM file. If this field is not defined, the key length of the source file is used.