Lock_Timeout=seconds Determines the maximum time the .aij file backup operation will wait for the quiet-point lock and any other locks needed during online backup operations. When you specify the Lock_ Timeout=seconds qualifier, you must specify the number of seconds to wait for the quiet-point lock. If the time limit expires, an error is signaled and the backup operation fails. When the Lock_Timeout=seconds qualifier is not specified, or if the value specified is 0, the .aij file backup operation waits indefinitely for the quiet-point lock and any other locks needed during an online operation. The Lock_Timeout=seconds qualifier is ignored if the Noquiet_ Point qualifier is specified.