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90LINCS Features707021-001While you are in typeahead mode, you may jump to another session if you have MultipleLogical Sessions. The jump key will not

91Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001Note that if the File Transfer feature is enabled, the Change Profile key will be ignored.Windowing Profile

92LINCS Features707021-001The following topics detail capabilities which are available in WSC mode:• Defining a Profile - You can define up to 3 User

93Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001the System Disk and PFSV will be displayed in the MSG area on the status line. Theprofiles which are saved

94LINCS Features707021-001The following limits on copying apply:• Data cannot be copied to protected screens or protected fields.• The area to receive

95Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001To suspend ASCII data transfer to the host, press the XOFF key. The CommunicationsServer stops releasing da

96LINCS Features707021-001Other Manuals are|Features | Installation and Configuration|Troubleshooting |SourceWSCTRL COPY SOURCE WINDOW=A PROFILE=2 MSG

97Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001Character Changes - When you copy data from a 3270 session to an ASCII session, thefollowing characters are

98LINCS Features707021-001Update ASCII Cut and Send Parameters Panel Fields. Each field on the Update ASCII Cut andSend Parameters panel is limited to

99Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001• System ProfilesA System profile is an arrangement of windows that can be accessed by any compatiblysized

1707021-0011. OverviewThis document is organized into chapters based upon the major features supported by LINCS.The communications features: APPN NET

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101Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001Windowing ErrorsedoCrorrE gninaeM1EW.aeradetcetorpaotniypocotedamsawtpmettana;dewollatonypoC2EW.rehtrufwod

102LINCS Features707021-001ADUThe ASCII Definition Utility (ADU) enables you to customize ASCII device parameters,enabling the definition of new ASCII

103707021-0018. DFT DevicesA DFT is a coax device that processes its own data stream and performs some of the protocolfunctions. Since these devices

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105707021-0019. RPQsRPQs are proprietary features that have been developed based upon particular customer needs.The RPQs listed are available to all

106LINCS Features707021-001• Map LU 0FFh for all SNA Hosts (hex, disable=00) - allows you to map LU ‘FF’ to adifferent LU as defined by the hex value

107707021-00110. Management FeaturesLINCS Central Control mode provides many utilities for configuring and managing your LINCSnode. The following dev

108LINCS Features707021-001Media ManagementThe Media Management utilities allow you to view, copy, and delete data objects on your hardand floppy disk

109Chapter 10. Management Features707021-001The NetView user invokes CSCF by typing “CSCF PU=<puname>” where <puname> is thePU name defi

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110LINCS Features707021-001• CSCF PU=<puname>, OP=(/7/1)This command not only invokes CSCF, but also specifies the utility to be performed. LINC

111Chapter 10. Management Features707021-001Central Site ManagementCentral Site Change Management (CSCM), in conjunction with NetView DM, provides t

112LINCS Features707021-001• 400 series events will be logged in the Event Logs, indicating the status of ChangeManagement functions. These events are

113Chapter 10. Management Features707021-001• MAINTEC is used to identify a maintenance release of microcode. These releases aredone to correct spec

114LINCS Features707021-0012. If the new microcode contains new functions which you want to configure for theNetwork Sites, use the Central Site Custo

115Chapter 10. Management Features707021-001• Token 4 is NA (not applicable) for all customization data objects except for Configuration(CFG). For C

116LINCS Features707021-001node. The System Microcode at the Network Node must be at a level equal to or greaterthan the changed Configuration data.Us

117Chapter 10. Management Features707021-001• Data Object Source - This data object is defined and saved on the System disk using theKeyboard Defini

118LINCS Features707021-001Data Menu in Central Control Mode. Information about naming and managing this object aredetailed in the list below:• Data O

119Chapter 10. Management Features707021-001Vital Product Data CustomizationThe VPD Customization Data object contains user-defined node and port Vi

3707021-0012. APPN Network NodeAdvanced Peer-to-Peer Networking (APPN) is an enhancement to SNA that supports peerto peer connections. APPN is approp

120LINCS Features707021-001your sites use common screen formats. You could create System Profiles and distributethem to the desired network sites. Use

121Chapter 10. Management Features707021-001netid network ID defined in configurationnnnn DSL device type (for example, 1192)rlvl 5-character releas

122LINCS Features707021-001NetView DM OverviewThe electronic distribution of LINCS Microcode and Customization data objects must beinitiated and contr

123Chapter 10. Management Features707021-001Send MicrocodeThe SEND function is used to distribute one or more data objects from the NetView DMresour

124LINCS Features707021-001the REMOVE function must be used. Back-Level data objects are only deleted when theACCEPT function is used on the correspon

125Chapter 10. Management Features707021-001A common use of the INSTALL with COREQUISITES would be to install a new level ofthe System Microcode dat

126LINCS Features707021-001Media Management Considerations for CSCM FunctionsDrive Search OrderThe drive search order for all CSCM functions will be a

127Chapter 10. Management Features707021-001Network elements (the SNMP agent) may inform the network management station (the SNMPclient) of asynchro

128LINCS Features707021-001• link down - LinkDown traps will be sent following a link activity transition to inactive. AlinkDown trap will be sent fro

129Chapter 10. Management Features707021-001• Restoring a previously backed up copy of the System files• Retrieving a Dump disk• Retrieving a config

4 LINCS Features707021-001Dynamic ConnectionsLINCS uses dynamic connections to find other APPN nodes. End nodes using a LINCS nodeas their server will

130LINCS Features707021-001• A - ASCII non-print• E - EBCDIC is not supported• I - Image is supported• L - local byte size is not supported• STRU - Fi

131Chapter 10. Management Features707021-001Two methods can be used to upgrade the microcode level of LINCS. One method is to copyLINCS microcode fr

132LINCS Features707021-001Restoring a Previously Backed Up Copy of LINCSTo restore all system microcode and configuration files to what they were pri

133707021-00111. IP RoutingThe LINCS IP Router feature allows a LINCS node to function as an IP router when attachedto a TCP/IP internetwork via one

134LINCS Features707021-001You can also put specific entries into LINCS’ Static IP Routing panel to inform LINCSof where to forward packets to, when c

135707021-00112. Network ComputingTerminal SupportLINCS provides support for Network Computing Terminals (NCTs) via direct coax attachment.A feature

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137707021-00113. IP Channel BridgeThe IP Channel Bridge feature provides a means to pass IP traffic between the channel andone or more LAN interfaces

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5Chapter 2. APPN Network Node707021-001Class of Service Definitions (COS)For a particular COS, APPN determines the importance of eight values that a

6 LINCS Features707021-001there, the NN sends the request to all of its adjacent network nodes. The send process isrepeated by the adjacent nodes, unt

7Chapter 2. APPN Network Node707021-001HPR provides end-to-end connections, thereby obtaining a significant throughput increaseover ISR. HPR utilize

8 LINCS Features707021-001which is more efficient than algorithms that retransmit the missing packet and all followingones. This selective retransmit

9Chapter 2. APPN Network Node707021-001• The Display/Update Circuit Status utility contains an HPR support field.• The Display Node Topology utility

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10 LINCS Features707021-001DLUR Configuration and ManagementConfiguration - In order to use DLUR, you must enable APPN as described in the Configurati

11Chapter 2. APPN Network Node707021-001Management - The “APPN Menu” in Central Control Mode contains many utilities that helpyou determine the stat

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13707021-0013. DSPU SupportGateway CircuitsPU PassthroughThis feature allows a LINCS node to act as a SNA gateway between Downstream PhysicalUnits (D

14LINCS Features707021-001Downstream ProtocolsLINCS uses any of the following protocols to communicate with the DSPU:• Frame Relay/LLC• LAN/LLC• SDLC/

15Chapter 3. DSPU Support707021-001• LUs from multiple hosts may be mapped to the same DSPU.• New LAN clients may be added without changing the GEN

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17707021-0014. IPX RoutingThe LINCS IPX Router feature allows a LINCS node to act as an IPX router when attached toa NetWare internetwork via one or

18LINCS Features707021-001process to remove services from the network services database if no broadcasts are receivedperiodically to indicate that a g

19707021-0015. Host ConnectivityLINCS supports connections to host systems of the following types:• 3270• Asynchronous• TCP/IP (via TELNET)Dynamic Ho

707021-001 iiiWhere to go for the information you seek.Several books make up the 1174, 9300 and LINCS library, and include information to install,cust

20LINCS Features707021-001Host ClassesHost Classes are used to share a limited number of resources with a greater number of users.There are two types

21Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001The Host Connection Menu is displayed when a display powers on, if “Connect Menu” waschosen as the “Host Ass

22LINCS Features707021-001• Total LUs – The number of LUs configured for the indicated class.• Connected – The number of LUs in the indicated class al

23Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001ASCII Host Connect PanelThe following is an example ASCII Host Connection panel. This panel is displayed whe

24LINCS Features707021-001The following function key is available in addition to those described in the section titled“Host Connection Menu”.3–Setup –

25Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001You can connect to an IP Host by entering one of the following in the “Connect to:” field andpressing <En

26LINCS Features707021-001Ping Feature PanelPing (ICMP Echo Request)Response- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

27Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001not be recognized until a response is received, or until a time out occurs. If multiple pingrequests are sel

28LINCS Features707021-001TCP/IP Configuration and ManagementConfiguration – This section defines the Configuration utilities used to define TCP/IP ho

29Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001DNS names have a hierarchical organization, consisting of domains nested within one another.Names are writte

30LINCS Features707021-001TN3270 ClientAn extension of the TELNET Host Connectivity feature, TN3270 host Connectivity providesall authorized CUT-type

31Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001The TCP/IP Print Server Classes defines the Print Server classes. These classes are assignedto printer sessi

32LINCS Features707021-001For ASCII printers, the host prints through LINCS unmodified, known as ASCII Passthrough.The ASCII host can send escape sequ

33Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001There are three different types of panels that are part of the ASCII Dial panels:• Modem Phone Number Panel:

34LINCS Features707021-001Cut and SendThe Cut and Send feature provides a means for integrating 3270 and ASCII applications. Datacan be copied (cut) f

35Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-0016. You can select another target, copy the text to it, and repeat the procedure as many times asnecessary, o

36LINCS Features707021-001ADUThe ASCII Definition Utility is a Central Control utility that modifies:• Device Definition: The ASCII Definition Utility

37Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001The character string selected for the Secondary Transparent Order are dedicated for use as anorder and canno

38LINCS Features707021-001The Concurrent Print feature can be enabled in one of two ways:• A Concurrent Print hot-key can be defined using the Keyboar

39Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001Management – The Display/Update Host Connections utility displays all configured devices(Network and Direct

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40LINCS Features707021-001DLURDLUR Host Circuits provide APPN routing services to dependent LUs associated with PUsinternal to the LINCS node. To conf

41Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001During LINCS’ sub-area SNA operation, communication occurs between a primary logicalunit (PLU) and a seconda

42LINCS Features707021-001TN3270 ClientAn extension of the TELNET Host Connectivity feature, TN3270 host Connectivity providesall authorized CUT-type

43Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001• TTU• Response Time Monitor (RTM)• Network Asset Manager• SNA AlertsMultiple HostsLINCS supports up to sixt

44LINCS Features707021-001• One host attached to an SDLC/SNA line• Two logical host circuits attached to a BSC line• One host attached to an X.25/SNA

45Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001Alerts are queued within LINCS until the protocol allows them to be transmitted to the host. Ifan event occu

46LINCS Features707021-001Local Format StorageThe Local Format Storage feature enables the LINCS to store screen formats that can beinvoked for displa

47Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001The following 3270 datastream structured fields are supported to accommodate format loading.• Destination/Or

48LINCS Features707021-001The following diagram shows the typical sequence of events when a host is distributing formatsto a LINCS node.Auxiliary Devi

49Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001When this structured field is received, LINCS searches the current group directory for theformat containing

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50LINCS Features707021-001If your session is configured to display RTM data, one of the following is displayed onthe status line:: 9:26 means 9 minut

51Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001Host Support for RTMFor SNA host circuits, host support is available to set RTM parameters, and to collect a

52LINCS Features707021-001number, and physical location. The request may also contain some Extended Vital ProductData if this feature is enabled as de

53Chapter 5. Host Connectivity707021-001Configuration and Management for Extended VPD• Configuration – No configuration is required for Vital Produc

54LINCS Features707021-001• A Link Profile should be defined for each protocol you will be using to access your 3270hosts. Link profiles are used to d

55707021-0016. 3270 Server FeaturesIPX SNA ServerLINCS IPX SNA Server feature provides SNA IBM mainframe connectivity to LAN-attachedworkstations run

56LINCS Features707021-001• IPX Options: This utility contains global IPX SAA Server Options that must be definedfor the IPX SNA Server feature.Manage

57Chapter 6. 3270 Server Features707021-001The Nickname file is not required to provide specific LU assignments, but may be used toprovide a means t

58LINCS Features707021-001TN3270E clients per RFC 1647. The TN3270E server software feature, for LINCS with theappropriate software expansion FAD, con

59Chapter 6. 3270 Server Features707021-001At this point it is assumed that the client is a TN3270 client. If the client refuses one or moreof the o

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60LINCS Features707021-001If a class_name is used, this corresponds to the LINCS Class Name for a 3270 host. LINCS isnot case-sensitive for the class_

61Chapter 6. 3270 Server Features707021-001When there are no DNS servers in the network, the SMS server’s IP address is configured intothe client’s

62LINCS Features707021-001TN3287 ServerAn extension of TN3270 Client Support, TN3287 Client Support provides access for printersattached over a TCP/IP

63707021-0017. CUT Device SupportA Control Unit Terminal (CUT) device is one that relies on LINCS to process it’s keystrokesand host data streams. Si

64LINCS Features707021-001require the PC to act as a DSN controller. LANSYS provides the bottom 5 layers of the OSIreference model and will work with

65Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001Configuration and ManagementConfiguration - A TCP printer supports multiple logical sessions. Host and LU a

66LINCS Features707021-001Configuration and ManagementConfiguration - The following Configuration utilities define ASCII devices. The “Direct DeviceMe

67Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001track of scrolling regions and other dynamic setup values. If the operator exits emulation,those values wil

68LINCS Features707021-001(2) 132 column support requires modification to all cursor positioning and status line positioningsequences in addition to t

69Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001mode, very little processing is done, depending on the additional configuration options. Twooptions are ava

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70LINCS Features707021-001EOF keys, then the alphabetic character C key. When you activate the calculator, LINCSallocates memory for your display stat

71Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001Changing Base ModesPress the PF3 key to select 10 (decimal), 16 (hexadecimal), or 8 (octal). When the opera

72LINCS Features707021-001The following keys select the mathematical functions:noitcnuFhtaM yeKnoitiddAretnEro+noitcartbuS-noitacilpitluMbaTro*noisivi

73Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001US ASCII-8 Cyrillic GreekIcelandic ROECE Latin TurkishYugoslav New Swiss French* New Swiss German*New Belgi

74LINCS Features707021-001If you select Greek as the primary language, you can select Latin/Greek as the secondarylanguage. If you select Cyrillic as

75Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001KDU and the Dual Language FeatureYou can use the Keyboard Definition Utility (KDU) to modify both primary a

76LINCS Features707021-001formatted when the display station is switched out of Document mode. You can transmit the datato the host CPU with the forma

77Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001• Tab function• Backtab function• Backspacing with deletion• New line function observing left margin• Curso

78LINCS Features707021-001that the Host assignments in the HAP profile are ignored by displays supporting the HAPfeature. The Host Assignment for your

79Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001lobmyS gninaeMysuBretnirPysuByreVretnirPgnikroWtoNretnirPdezirohtuanUrotarepOXXXXXIf the print can start im

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80LINCS Features707021-001• The configured printer assignments may be changed, saved to disk, and then appliedimmediately by specifying “Immediate” fo

81Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001The PID being entered will be checked after 3 digits are entered to determine if a valid 3digit PID has bee

82LINCS Features707021-001Management - The “Display/Update Buffered Prints” utility on the Device Menu in CentralControl mode can be used to display a

83Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001Alt-b to jump to session b. When you change sessions, your old foreground session will remainintact and sti

84LINCS Features707021-001codes are defined to indicate that another printer session is busy for host). This situation ishandled for the various host

85Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001lobmyS noitpircseDCODnositsissAyrtnE>-NnosinoisrevnoCecapS/lluN>-DnoerahtoBWhen the Null-Space Conver

86LINCS Features707021-001Utility (KDU). Refer to the LINCS Central Control and Configuration document for instructionson using the KDU.noitcnuF ecneu

87Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001Record Error ConditionsThe following error conditions abnormally terminate the record operation:• The devic

88LINCS Features707021-0013. If the PF key does not have a key sequence assigned to it, X-F is displayed on the operatorstatus row.4. If the PF key ha

89Chapter 7. CUT Device Support707021-001Displaying Record/Playback InformationYou can display information about the playback operation, such as the