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SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Console ConcentratorConfiguration ManualP/N 707044-006

1-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualConfiguring From a Coax DisplayAttach a 3270 coax terminal to the SCON by using RG62AU coaxial

707044-006 10-1Chapter 10. Feature MemoryAllocationFeature Memory PanelFeature Memory LINCS C8.2 Central ControlGateway: 0000APPN: 0IPX: 000

10-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualTotal Feature Memory AvailableThe Total Available field indicates the amount of feature memory

707044-006 10-3Chapter 10. Feature Memory AllocationAttached ProcessorThis is a protected field which indicates the amount of feature memory

10-4 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration Manual• MLS (Multiple Logical Sessions)• Print Buffering• Screen Preservation during ASCII Setup Mod

707044-006 10-5Chapter 10. Feature Memory AllocationFor each device attached to LINCS, 8K of screen image memory and 1K of sessioninformatio

10-6 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualPrint Buffering and Presentation StoragePresentation Space Storage memory is used to buffer a

707044-006 10-7Chapter 10. Feature Memory AllocationPresentation Space Storage Memory WorksheetUse the following worksheet to determine the

707044-006 11-1Chapter 11. Configuration CompleteWhen configuring in Central Control mode, pressing PF10-Save on the ConfigurationComplete p

707044-006 1-3Chapter 1. Getting StartedBecause the keys on a Telnet client are not the same as those on a 3270 terminal, somekeyboard mapping is use

11-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualFeature Activation RequirementsAny feature listed as requiring activation must be activated pr

707044-006 11-3Chapter 11. Configuration CompleteResource Authorization Matrix on Apply Configuration ChangesIf Immediate is chosen, the Res

11-4 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualIML Time PanelIML Time LINCS C8.2 Central ControlTime: HH MM SS Date: MM DD YYYY 16 0 3

707044-006 11-5Chapter 11. Configuration Completedefault configuration, based on the actual hardware installed in the unit. You should seeth

707044-006 12-1Chapter 12. Configuration BackupsOnce you have created a working configuration, you will probably want to back theconfigurati

12-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualCreating a Configuration Backup Using FTP Configuration Complete PanelUsing an FTP client of y

707044-006 A-1Appendix A. RPQsMany RPQs are proprietary features that have been developed based upon particularcustomer needs. Other RPQs are options

A-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualRPQs Panel #2RPQs LINCS C8.2 Central ControlRPQ NUMBER DESCRIPTION STATUSUse device model size

707044-006 A-3Appendix A. RPQsRPQs Panel #4RPQs LINCS C8.2 Central ControlDESCRIPTION STATUSIgnore all LU requests from TN3270 clients DisableOnly Su

1-4 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualDirect Path SelectionSome items display submenus that provide further item selections. If subme

A-4 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration Manualmoved into the unlocked position, only the last screen will be displayed. If this RPQ isdisable

707044-006 A-5Appendix A. RPQsEnhanced Supervisor Password Protection (RPQ Panel 3)If this option has been enabled, the Supervisor Password will not

A-6 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualDon’t send Restore Kybd to TN3270 Client for NonSNA end-of-chainNormally, LINCS restores the ke

707044-006 A-7Appendix A. RPQswill be display most briefly if at all. Only if the host does not write to the screen and ifthe device is capable of di

707044-006 B-1Appendix B. Glossary of TermsATL - Automated Tape Library.Basic Mode - The mode of the mainframe processor when it is not configured fo

B-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualESCON - Enterprise Systems Connection. The term used to describe the fiber opticchannel connect

707044-006 B-3Appendix B. Glossary of TermsParallel Sysplex - Multiple mainframes or LPARs present a single system image tothe user.PR/SM - Processor

707044-006 Index-1Coax Poll Rate A-2Column Change 5-6ConfigurationKeys for 1-5Configuration Complete Panel 11-1, 12-2Configuring From a Coax Displ

707044-006 1-5Chapter 1. Getting StartedBoard Number and Connector NumberingSince it is possible to support multiple boards of the same type, and it

Index-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualDynamic MultiplexingAssignments Panel 9-8Option 9-8EEcho 5-8End of Record 5-9Enhanced S

Index707044-006 Index-3RReset Session on NonSNA ESCON Read Timeout A-4Restrict TN3270 LU Requests toThose Configured A-4RPQs Panels A-1 – A-7SSCON-

1-6 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualConfiguring the SCON-2XL for the First TimePower on the 2XL with an appropriate user display at

707044-006 1-7Chapter 1. Getting StartedAt the “Select Item:” prompt, type the sequence “1/1,u” and press <Enter>. This willtake you through th

1-8 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualProduct DefinitionThe Product Definition panel allows you to customize the hardware definition

707044-006 1-9Chapter 1. Getting StartedIf you make undesired changes to this panel, suspect that undesired changes have beenmade, or just wish to en

707044-006 2-1Chapter 2. General OptionsProceeding forward through the configuration panels from the Product Descriptionpanels, you next encounter th

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2-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualWhen LINCS has been IMLed with a default configuration (such as the first timeLINCS is IMLed, o

707044-006 2-3Chapter 2. General OptionsCentral Site CustomizationOptions are: Disable, EnableEnabling this option allows you to use the Central Site

2-4 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualThe Primary and Secondary languages can be configured to be the same language,enabling you to d

707044-006 2-5Chapter 2. General OptionsThe CECP supported languages are marked in the Languages Table with a plus sign.Unless you plan carefully, us

2-6 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualLanguages TableThe Languages Table shows the options available for primary and secondary. There

707044-006 2-7Chapter 2. General OptionsUsing Secondary LanguagesIf you select a Secondary language, the ExSel + L key combination is enabled as thel

2-8 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualExample 2: Switching Sessions and Code Pages, but not Keyboard Layouts1. Session 1 is active an

707044-006 3-1Chapter 3. Line OptionsA Line Options panel is displayed for each communication board assigned on the ProductDescription panel. Each bo

3-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualLine Options/ESC (or ESX) Panel - Non-SNA with Channel Path FilteringSelecting ‘Non-SNA with Ch

707044-006 3-3Chapter 3. Line OptionsProduct Series). If you leave the selection to None, the SCON-2XL will treat theinterface as if it does not exis

707044-006 iiiRead This FirstThis is the SCON-20L/22L/25L Configuration Manual. Information onthe LINCS Operating System can be ordered separately. P

3-4 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualEach of the 32 sessions that can be associated with a single CU definition, can beconfigured to

707044-006 3-5Chapter 3. Line OptionsA description of the parameters for the FET board follows:LAN AddressThis field contains the Ethernet node hardw

3-6 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualLine Options, TCP/IP Options PanelLine Options/FET1 LINCS C8.2 Central ControlTCP/IP OPTIONSIP

707044-006 3-7Chapter 3. Line OptionsTELNET Host ConnectionsAlthough this option is found on the panels of the SCON-20L and SCON-22L, the onlyvalid o

3-8 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualTCP Quiet TimeTCP requires 4.5 minutes of recovery time after a device crashes or for a reboot,

707044-006 3-9Chapter 3. Line OptionsSNMP Read Authentication StringThis 16-character string is required by the Network Management Station (the SNMPc

3-10 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualLPD Server/Printers DriveThis field allows you to toggle through the choices of none and all o

707044-006 3-11Chapter 3. Line OptionsKeep Alive MethodEnabling one of the Keep Alive methods allows the 2XL to detect when a client disconnects.This

707044-006 4-1Chapter 4. Host Circuits3270 Host Circuit Panel3270 Host Circuit 00 LINCS C8.2 Central ControlLine: ESX1Host

iv 707044-006Product SafetyThe SCON-2XL Console Concentrator complies with relevant product safety standards, such as the ULand CSA, and TUV-GS Rules

4-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration Manual3270 Host Classes Panel3270 Host Classes LINCS C8.2 Central Control

707044-006 4-3Chapter 4. Host Circuitsrather than actual addressing. For example, if the range of addresses assigned to ESCONCU 0 were from 14 to 27,

707044-006 5-1Chapter 5. Telnet Host SessionsThe SCON-25L and SCON-28L support up to 32 Telnet Host Sessions (expandable to256 with a Telnet FAD). Th

5-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualProfile NameThis is the name used as the host identifier for the ASCII session when using this

707044-006 5-3Chapter 5. Telnet Host SessionsDisconnect SequenceEnter this field and set up a character sequence, for example, LOGOFF(CR or ^M), that

5-4 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualBoldBecause a CUT mode terminal cannot support the bold attribute the same way an ASCIIterminal

707044-006 5-5Chapter 5. Telnet Host SessionsTab MotionOptions are DIRECT or SPACE FILLED tabs. SPACE FILLED causes tab charactersto be executed as t

5-6 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualNumeric KeypadOptions are DECIMAL and HEX. The option chosen here is ignored if Keypad Mode isc

707044-006 5-7Chapter 5. Telnet Host Sessions3101 CR KeyOptions are:• CR transmits CR when the Newline key is pressed.• CRLF transmits a Carriage Ret

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5-8 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualInterrupt ProcessThis field lets you define the ASCII character that will generate the Interrup

707044-006 5-9Chapter 5. Telnet Host SessionsTiming MarkEnabling this option provides a mechanism for ensuring that transmitted data has beenproperly

5-10 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualTN3270E SupportWhen enabled, this option forces the ATTN and SYSREQ key options to be selected

707044-006 5-11Chapter 5. Telnet Host SessionsClassThis field shows class numbers. A class is a unique group of one or more IP hosts andthe devices t

707044-006 6-1Chapter 6. TN3270 ClientDefinition PanelThe TN3270 Client Definition panel is used to map LINCS 3270 host resources toTN3270 clients. T

6-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration Manualreason, it is good practice to define specific LU assignments earlier in the table thanpooled r

707044-006 6-3Chapter 6. TN3270 Client Definition PanelPortThis is a five digit decimal number that defines the TCP Port that the server will listeno

6-4 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration Manual• Client+CC ID: When this entry is used, the client must provide its own CommandChaining datas

707044-006 6-5Chapter 6. TN3270 Client Definition PanelEntry 3Line Port IP Address Type 3270 Host LU---- ---- ---------- ---- --------- --FET1 01187

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6-6 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualEntry 7Line Port IP Address Type 3270 Host LU---- ---- ---------- ---- --------- --FET1 01191 _

707044-006 6-7Chapter 6. TN3270 Client Definition PanelThe nickname file (nickname.sys) is an ASCII text file, and can be created on a PCusing any te

6-8 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration Manual3. The address portion of the notation is a two digit hex value, and is offset from 00,regardle

707044-006 7-1Chapter 7. Creating PrintServer QueuesThe SCON-25L and SCON-28L can be configured to allow its coax attached printers tobe available to

7-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualClassThe Class number is an index number used on the Device Profile Assignments panel todisting

707044-006 7-3Chapter 7. Creating Print Server QueuesImplied CRThe setting of this parameter is used to determine whether LINCS is to add a CR intoth

707044-006 8-1Chapter 8. Network DeviceDefinitionsThe Network Device Definitions panel is used to define Telnet clients and LAN printersto the LINCS

8-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualNetwork Device Definition Panel - Ethernet TCP (LAN) PrinterNetwork Device Definition 001 LINCS

707044-006 8-3Chapter 8. Network Device DefinitionsOptions common to Network Device Definition PanelsLAN LineToggle to the desired FET line.Device Ty

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8-4 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualOptions unique to TCP PrintersIP Address or NameThis is the IP address or the Domain Name of th

707044-006 8-5Chapter 8. Network Device DefinitionsIf this field is set to DISABLE, then the source TCP port can be any unused TCP portselected by th

707044-006 9-1Chapter 9. Device OptionsDevice Options panels are used to define how the devices supported by the SCON-2XLare to be handled. There are

9-2 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualNull/Space ConversionSelect from "OFF at Control Unit IML" or "ON at Control Uni

707044-006 9-3Chapter 9. Device OptionsNote 3: You can change the ASCII/TELNET password without requiring an IML. Theprocedure would consi

9-4 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualKey ClickerThe choices in this field determine whether a coax display station’s keyboard clicke

707044-006 9-5Chapter 9. Device OptionsTripad Keyboard SelectionToggle among four options to choose the 88-key layout to be used with keyb

9-6 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualDFT Local Copy FormatThe choices in this field allow the enabling or disabling of local copy fo

707044-006 9-7Chapter 9. Device OptionsCoax Multiplexing PanelCoax Multiplexing LINCS C8.2 Central ControlMethod of Connection on MCC1: 16

9-8 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualDynamic Multiplexing Option (SCON-20L/22L Only)The Dynamic Multiplexing field should be enabled

707044-006 9-9Chapter 9. Device Optionspanel, you can move coax ports assignments, and define a port to be used as a multiplexerport, and

9-10 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualDevice TypeThis field indicates whether devices that use the profile will be displays or print

707044-006 9-11Chapter 9. Device Options3270 HostAll 3270 hosts that have been defined are displayed as toggle choices. Once aselection is

9-12 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualDevice Profile/Display PanelDevice Profile 00/Display LINCS C8.2 Central ControlSupervisor Aut

707044-006 9-13Chapter 9. Device OptionsWindowingThe Windowing feature enables you to create up to five windows on a CUT modedisplay stati

9-14 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualSession Auto SwapWhen enabled, this feature will automatically swap the user to their next con

707044-006 9-15Chapter 9. Device OptionsSNA Data DisplayThis is a toggle field which applies only to SNA sessions on the display and there

9-16 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualThe unprotected portion of the matrix is headed by column numbers 01-32. Thesenumbers represen

707044-006 9-17Chapter 9. Device OptionsLAT Host Class AccessThis feature is not supported on the SCON-2XL.Printer Class AccessThe matrix

707044-006 1-1Chapter 1. Getting StartedThe SCON-20L allows console attachment for up to 16 coax terminals, 16 TN3270clients, and 16 Telnet clients,

9-18 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualDisplay EmulationThis field defines the type of ASCII terminal emulation that will be used by

707044-006 9-19Chapter 9. Device OptionsSynchronous PresentationFor devices that are slow to update, LINCS will discard earlier screens, a

9-20 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualPrinter ModeThis is a toggle field with the following choices:• System - Printers using the pr

707044-006 9-21Chapter 9. Device OptionsForms LengthThis is a data entry field. Enter any value between 001 and 255 lines. The defaultvalu

9-22 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration Manual• ENABLE - Select this option if the transparent data must be converted from EBCDICto ASCII be

707044-006 9-23Chapter 9. Device Optionsaccept the default assignments provided by LINCS. If you choose to select the defaults,type in the

9-24 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualDevice ProfileA data entry field used to assign a Device Profile number to the port. When init

707044-006 9-25Chapter 9. Device OptionsThe following table describes valid entries for the Host Assignment fields.retcarahCnmuloCtsriFnoi

9-26 707044-006SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L Configuration ManualDevice Profile Assignments Panel - ASCII Ports and LAN PortsDevice Profile Assignments/FET1 LI

707044-006 9-27Chapter 9. Device OptionsDefault Printer AssignmentsThe default printer for a given display is:• The first printer class th