Visara SCON-20L Installation User Manual

SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Console ConcentratorPlanning and Installation GuideP/N 707054-005

1-2 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideEnvironmental ParametersL22/L02L82/L52:snoisnemiD:htdiW)mc5.44(ni5.71)mc5.44(ni

Index-2 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideLLAN Printers, Configuring for 3-20Line OptionsFET 3-14TCP/IP Options 3-

707054-005 2-1Chapter 2. Planning for Your InstallIdentifying the EnvironmentFirst, take a moment to fill out the following worksheet to determine wh

2-2 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideReplacing Existing 2074 ControllersDepending on the model, your existing 2074s

707054-005 2-3Chapter 2. Planning for Your Installuse of the 3290 would be to use one of the Visara Thin Client products (1783, 1883,500LX) or the UC

2-4 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideSecure Network ConnectionsSecure network connections for TN3270 or Telnet clien

707054-005 2-5Chapter 2. Planning for Your InstallPlanning for eManager SupporteManager is a platform management software product available from Visa

2-6 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideSCON Maximum Capability CharterutaeFdewollArebmuNsetoNL02L22L52L824703seciveDxa

707054-005 2-7Chapter 2. Planning for Your InstallDetermining the number of SCONUse the SCON Maximum Capability Chart on the previous pages to help i

2-8 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideParameter Definition Cross Reference ChartThe following chart and notes can be

707054-005 3-1Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONFor a complete description of the configuration process and information on all ofthe SCON configuration

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3-2 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideSCON Line Options/ESC Panel - (Non-SNA with Channel Path Filter)ESCONDirectorSC

707054-005 3-3Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONthe IOCDS, but is instead defined as the port on the ESCON director that is connectedback to the Host CP

3-4 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideWhen selecting ‘Non-SNA’ as the protocol, the Device Low and Device High fields

707054-005 3-5Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONDevice Options/General PanelDevice Options/General LINCS C8.2 Central Control Time Of Day: Disable Null

3-6 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideSCON Device Profile PanelDevice Profile 00/Host Assignments LINCS C8.2 Central

707054-005 3-7Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONSCON Device Profile Assignments PanelDevice Profile Assignments/MCC1 LINCS C8.2 Central ControlDev -----

3-8 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideSpecial Considerations for StorageTek LMUsThere are two special requirements on

707054-005 3-9Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONConfiguring for Hot Console SessionsHot Console Sessions give you the ability to create a console sessio

3-10 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideConfiguring for Telnet Clients (does not apply to SCON-3074)Telnet clients can

707054-005 3-11Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONLine Options - TCP/IP OptionsLine Options/FET1 LINCS C8.2 Central ControlTCP/IP OPTIONS IP Address: 207

707054-005 iiiRead This FirstThis is the SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation Guide.Information on the LINCS Operating System can be or

3-12 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideThe selection of port 939 was arbitrary. Selecting a port other than 23 (defau

707054-005 3-13Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONA password can be entered on this panel that will be used by the Telnet clients whenthey attempt to est

3-14 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideOnly the Telnet ports defined previously (on the Network Device Definition pan

707054-005 3-15Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONLine Options Panel - TCP/IP OptionsLine Options/FET1 LINCS C8.2 Central ControlTCP/IP OPTIONS IP Addres

3-16 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideTCP/IP Options PanelTCP/IP Options LINCS C8.2 Central Control LPD Printer User

707054-005 3-17Chapter 3. Configuring the SCON3270 Host Classes Panel3270 Host Classes LINCS C8.2 Central ControlHex LU RangesClass Host Lo Hi Lo Hi

3-18 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideTN3270 Client Definition PanelTN3270 Client Definition Panel 000 LINCS C8.2 Ce

707054-005 3-19Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONIf any PC TN3270E emulation is used, you must configure the ‘Type’ as “Client”, “ClientPW”, or “Client

3-20 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideConfiguring for LAN Printers (does not apply to SCON-3074)The SCON supports LA

707054-005 3-21Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONLine Options - TCP/IP Options PanelLine Options/FET1 LINCS C8.2 Central ControlTCP/IP OPTIONS IP Addres

iv 707054-005Product SafetyThe SCON-2XL/3074 Console Concentrator complies with relevant product safety standards, such as theUL and CSA, and TUV-GS R

3-22 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideTCP/IP Options PanelTCP/IP Options LINCS C8.2 Central Control LPD Printer User

707054-005 3-23Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONNetwork Device Definition Panel - LPD PrinterNetwork Device Definition 002 LINCS C8.2 Central Control L

3-24 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideNetwork Device Definition Panel - TCP PrinterNetwork Device Definition 002 LIN

707054-005 3-25Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONDevice Profile Assignments Panel - PrinterDevice Profile 01/Host Assignments LINCS C8.2 Central Control

3-26 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideDevice Profile Assignments - LAN PrintersDevice Profile Assignments/FET1 LINCS

707054-005 3-27Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONThe ASCII text file may be created on a PC, then transferred over to the SCON. This canbe accomplished

3-28 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideConfiguring for Telnet or TN3270 Host SessionsThe SCON-25L and SCON-28L suppor

707054-005 3-29Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONBesides providing a configuration for the IP network parameters (IP Address, SubnetMask, and Default Ro

3-30 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideASCII Session Profile - Telnet Options (Configured for a Telnet Session)ASCII

707054-005 3-31Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONIP Host Classes PanelIP Host Classes LINCS C8.2 Central ControlASCII SesClass Line IP Address or Name P

Page707054-005 vTable of ContentsRead This First ...

3-32 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation Guideexample two of the three host connections defined for network access have been

707054-005 3-33Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONDevice Profile Assignments PanelDevice Profile Assignments/MCC1 LINCS C8.2 Central ControlDev ———Host A

3-34 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation Guideuse a blank floppy, as the utility will delete any existing files from the flo

707054-005 3-35Chapter 3. Configuring the SCONBackup Using eManagerReference the eManager documentation for more detailed information on the utilitie

707054-005 4-1Chapter 4. Cabling Diagram forthe SCONThe diagram below shows the rear of the SCON-20L or SCON-22L, where all of thecables are connect

4-2 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideNote that a newer version of the CDA only has 16 ports (does not have the mux-o

707054-005 5-1Chapter 5. Host Gens - OS/390with HCDTask ListThe following is a general list of the tasks that are needed to successfully implement th

5-2 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideHCD Panel 2F1=Help F2=Split F3=Exit F4=Prompt F5=Reset F7=BackwardF8=Forward F9

707054-005 5-3Chapter 5. Host Gens - OS/390 with HCDHCD Panel 4- ---------------------Change Switch Definition--------------------- --.|||||||||||||.

vi 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuidePageConfiguring for TN3270E Clients...

5-4 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideHCD Panel 6----------------------Change Port Definition----------------------.|

707054-005 5-5Chapter 5. Host Gens - OS/390 with HCDHCD Panel 8F1=Help F2=Split F3=Exit F4=Prompt F5=Reset F7=BackwardF8=Forward F9=Swap F10=Actions

5-6 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideHCD Panel 10Processor List Row 1 of 1 More: >Command ===> ____________

707054-005 5-7Chapter 5. Host Gens - OS/390 with HCDHCD Panel 12F1=Help F2=Split F3=Exit F4=Prompt F5=ResetF7=Backward F8=Forward F9=Swap F10=Actions

5-8 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideHCD Panel 14F1=Help F2=Split F3=Exit F7=Backward F8=ForwardF9=Swap F12=Cancel.-

707054-005 5-9Chapter 5. Host Gens - OS/390 with HCDHCD Panel 15F1=Help F2=Split F3=Exit F7=Backward F8=ForwardF9=Swap F12=Cancel.-------------------

5-10 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideHCD Panel 17F1=HelpF8=ForwaF1=Help F2=Split F3=Exit F4=Prompt F5=Reset F9=Swap

707054-005 5-11Chapter 5. Host Gens - OS/390 with HCDHCD Panel 19F1=Help F2=Split F3=Exit F7=Backward F8=ForwardF9=Swap F12=Cancel-------------------

5-12 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideHCD Panel 21F1=Help F2=Split F3=Exit F4=Prompt F5=Reset F9=SwapF12=CancelF1=He

707054-005 5-13Chapter 5. Host Gens - OS/390 with HCDHCD Panel 23F6=Previous F7=Backward F8=Forward F9=Swap F12=CancelF1=Help F2=Split F3=Exit F4=Pro

Table of Contents707054-005 viiPageHCD Panel 15 ... 5

5-14 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideHCD Panel 24------------------- Define Device Candidate List -----------------

707054-005 5-15Chapter 5. Host Gens - OS/390 with HCDHCD Panel 26F1=Help F2=Split F3=Exit F4=Prompt F5=ResetF7=Backward F8=Forward F9=Swap F12=Cancel

5-16 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideHCD Panel 28F1=Help F2=Split F3=Exit F4=Prompt F5=Reset F7=BackwardF8=Forward

707054-005 6-1Chapter 6. IOCDS SampleDefinitionsFollowing are some example IOCDS definitions. Detailed examples of the correspondingHCD panels are no

6-2 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideSAMPLE 1 - Typical 3174 ImplementationLPAR390TEST1Switch 01C4 C51F 1EThis first

707054-005 6-3Chapter 6. IOCDS Sample DefinitionsSAMPLE 2 - No EMIF Used, Director UsedThis example is similar to SAMPLE 1, except the multiple LPAR

6-4 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideSAMPLE 3 - No EMIF, No DirectorLPAR390TEST11F 1EThis example shows one 25L/28L/

707054-005 6-5Chapter 6. IOCDS Sample DefinitionsSAMPLE 4 - EMIF Used, No DirectorLPAR390TEST11FEMIFWith EMIF support, both LPARs can share the chann

6-6 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideSAMPLE 5 - EMIF and ESCON Directors UsedLPAR390TEST11FEMIFLPAR390BTEST2EMIFSwit

707054-005 6-7Chapter 6. IOCDS Sample DefinitionsSAMPLE 6 – Device Candidate List not SpecifiedLPAR390 LPARZOS PROD3TEST1EMIF72A single CNTLUNIT and

707054-005 7-1Chapter 7. Bringing YourSCON ActivePreparing the SCONEnsure that the SCON is powered up and that the ESCON cable is attached. You shoul

7-2 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideActivating Non-SNA VTAM Devices1. v 0d20,online- this command typically is not

707054-005 8-1Chapter 8. Frequently AskedQuestionsQ: Does the SCON support SNA over ESCON?A: No. The SCON product line is dedicated to supporting Non

8-2 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideQ: Does the SCON support VPNs?A: No, not directly. You can use external product

707054-005 8-3Chapter 8. Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Does the SCON support NIP consoles?A: Yes. You can define NIP and MCS (MVS) consoles to the SCO

8-4 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideQ: Can I upgrade from one model of SCON to another in the field?A: No.Q: With s

707054-005 9-1Chapter 9. Troubleshooting GuideVery Slow Response TimesResponse times are in the multiple-second range. This is likely to be device de

9-2 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideNo Green Light on SCON ESCON Interface CardVerify that ESCON cable is completel

707054-005 9-3Chapter 9. Troubleshooting GuideThe device(s) in question should only appear as a defined device to the LPAR that theyhave been dedicat

707054-005 1-1Chapter 1. OverviewThe SCON-20L allows console attachment for up to 16 coax terminals, 16 TN3270clients, 16 TELNET clients, and provide

9-4 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideWhen enabled, this option causes only the foreground session to appear initiall

707054-005 A-1Appendix A. Glossary of TermsATL - Automated Tape Library.Basic Mode - The mode of the mainframe processor when it is not configured fo

A-2 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideESCON - Enterprise Systems Connection. The term used to describe the fiberoptic

707054-005 A-3Appendix A. Glossary of TermsMLS - Multiple Logical Sessions. This feature of the SCON allows a single CUTdevice such as a coax termina

707054-005 B-1Appendix B. Console ConfigurationsPlanning WorksheetUPC#DIPHC#hctiwSrotceriDtroPUPCotrotceriDtroPNOCSotNOCSNOCSE#draCRAPLemaN#RAPLNOCSD

B-2 707054-005SCON-20L/22L/25L/28L/3074 Planning and Installation GuideExample: Console Configurations Planning WorksheetEMIFPROD1 PROD2 PROD3 TEST1EM

707054-005 B-3Appendix B. Console Configurations Planning WorksheetUPC#DIPHC#hctiwSrotceriDottroPUPCrotceriDottroPNOCSNOCSNOCSE#draCRAPLemaNRAPL#NOCS

707054-005 Index-1Device Profile Assignments Panel 3-7Printer 3-25Device Status, Displaying 7-2Displaying Device Status 7-2EeManagerfeatures suppo