Prefetch delay (-prefetchDelay)
- Last Updated: February 11, 2026
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Prefetch delay (-prefetchDelay)
| Operating system and syntax | UNIX / Windows |
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| Use with | Maximum value | Minimum value | Single-user default | Multi-user default |
| DBS | – | – | – | 1 |
Use Prefetch delay (-prefetchDelay)
to enable a delay when sending the first network message for queries
with prefetch capabilities.
When you specify Prefetch delay, Prefetch Num Recs (-prefetchNumRecs) and Prefetch factor (-prefetchFactor) parameters determine the duration of the delay. Prefetch delay is on by default.
To change this parameter while the database is running, use PROMON or the _DbParams VST.
You can use this parameter to support continuous operation of the database. For more information, see Change database parameters while the database is running.