Visara LINCS Configuration User Manual
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- Table of Contents
- 1. Getting Started
- Configuring From a Coax Display
- Configuring From a Telnet Client
- Using Central Control Mode
- Menu selection
- Direct Path Selection
- Optional Update Parameter
- Boards in the System
- Board Number and Connector Numbering
- Keys for Configuration
- Configuring LINCS for the First Time
- Host Connection Menu Panel
- Main Menu Panel
- Product Definition
- SCON-2XL Product Definition Panel
- Configuration
- Stepping through all configuration panels
- Configuring a specific component
- Configuration Menu (Submenu_List)
- Configuration Menu (Panel_List)
- Configuration Submenus
- General Options Sub-Menu
- APPN (Sub-Menu List)
- Gateway Menu
- IPX Router Menu
- LAT Host Menu
- TELNET Host Menu
- TCP Print Server Menu
- Asynchronous Host Menu
- 3270 Host Menu
- LU to PU Mapping Menu
- IPX SNA Server Menu
- TN3270 Server Menu
- Network Device Menu
- Direct Device Menu
- Profiles
- Profile Types
- Sample Network for Configuration
- Gateway Circuits in the Sample Network
- Host Circuits in the Sample Network
- 2. General Options
- General Options Panel
- Node Name
- Product Assistance Data
- Unique Machine Identifier
- Supervisor Password
- Machine Check Options
- LCD Message When All Comm Links Okay
- 3270 LU Number Display
- Central Site Customization
- Language Options
- Language
- Translate Tables
- Numeric Delimiter
- Country Extended Code Page (CECP)
- ASCII considerations
- Software Requirements
- Languages Table
- Using Secondary Languages
- Switching Sessions and Dual Languages
- Examples of Switching Sessions
- Printing and Languages
- TTU effects on ASCII
- 3. Line Options
- Maximum Connection Limitations
- Max Connections Per Board Type
- Line Options/ESC (or ESX)
- SNA
- SNA with Channel Path Filter
- Non-SNA
- Non-SNA with Channel Path Filter
- CNC
- CNC with Channel Path Filter
- CU Index
- Device Low (Channel Address)
- Device High (Channel Address)
- LPAR Number
- Source Link Address
- CU Number
- Attention Delay
- Hot Sessions Mod Size
- Shared Sessions
- Blocking Delay(msec)
- Maximum Response Length Bytes
- Line Options/CHP
- SNA
- CTC
- Non-SNA
- Lower Limit Channel Address
- Upper Limit Channel Address
- Command Retry Support
- Data Transfer Mode
- Channel Burst Size
- Attention Delay
- Blocking Delay(msec)
- Maximum Response Length Bytes
- IMPORTANT - UCW/IOCP Definitions
- Steps in defining UCW/IOCP Definitions
- Line Options/HSC
- HSC Cabling
- Frame Relay Line Options (HSC)
- LMI Options for Network (Switch) Role
- LMI Options for Disabled LMI Role
- Default Committed Information Rate (CIR)
- Dynamic PVCs
- Error Threshold
- Full Status Polling Cycles
- Link Verification Timer
- LMI Role
- Max Transmit Frame Size Field
- Frame Relay Frame Size and Fragmentation
- Monitored Events Count
- Polling Verification Time
- Type of LMI
- LLC Options for Frame Relay
- Response Timer
- Inactivity Timer
- Retry Count - N2 on Frame Relay LLC Options panel
- Link Subsystem Name on Frame Relay LLC Options
- LU to PU Mapped Circuits
- TCP/IP Options (HSC)
- Frame Relay PVCs
- DLCI on Frame Relay PVCs panel
- Line
- Committed Information Rate
- PF Keys on Frame Relay PVCs panel
- HSC X.25 Line Options
- Line Options/SCC
- SDLC on SCC or HSC Line
- Duplex
- Request to Send - RTS
- NRZ/NRZI
- Secondary Group Poll Address
- Transmit Clock
- SDLC/DAP
- SDLC DAP Line Options
- SDLC/DAP Hardware Requirements
- SDLC/DAP Software Requirements
- How SDLC/DAP works
- NCP Parameter Definitions
- NRZ/NRZI
- RTS
- ADDRESS
- REPLYTO
- RETRIES
- PAUSE
- HDXSP
- RNRLIMIT
- MAXDATA
- XID Polling Interval for Inactive PUs
- Final Considerations
- BSC Line Options
- Request to Send (RTS)
- BSC Line Code
- BSC DFT Response
- Number of SYNC Characters
- SCC X.25 Line Options
- Local DTE Address
- X.25 Network Type
- Transmit Clock
- Link Layer Cmd/Rsp Role:
- Link Layer Window Size
- Response Timer
- Retry Count
- Receive Timer
- Logical Channel Numbering
- Line Options/FET
- Line Options/ETH
- 802.2 LLC
- TCP/IP
- IPX
- IP/Bridge
- LAT (ETH Only)
- Coax Ethernet Bridge
- LLC Options (ETH)
- MAC Layer Frame Format (LLC)
- Ethernet V2.0
- IEEE 802.3
- TCP/IP Options (ETH)
- IPX Options (ETH)
- MAC Layer Frame Format (IPX)
- LAT Options
- Node Name
- Node Identification
- Solicitation Agent
- LAT Host Connections
- Retransmit Count
- Keepalive Timer
- Multicast Timer
- Circuit Timer
- IP Routing Configuration
- Line Options/TRC
- Source Routing
- 802.2 LLC (TRC)
- TCP/IP
- IPX
- LAN Address-TRC
- Token Ring Speed
- LLC Options (TRC)
- TCP/IP Options (TRC)
- IPX Options (TRC)
- Response Timer-LLC Options
- Inactivity Timer - LLC Options
- Retry Count- LLC
- Link Subsystem Name
- LU to PU Mapping Circuits
- LU to PU Mapping Local SAP
- IP Address
- Subnet Mask
- TELNET Host Connections
- TN3270 Client Connections
- IP Router
- BSD 4.2 IP Broadcast
- Expanded IP Addressing
- TCP Quiet Time
- Default Router Address
- DNS Primary Name Server
- DNS Secondary Name Server
- DNS/Ping Response Time
- DNS Default Domain
- SNMP Trap IP Address
- SNMP Read Authentication String
- SNMP Write Authentication String
- MAC Layer Frame Format
- Option
- Network Number
- RIP and SAP Broadcast Timer
- RIP and SAP Aging Timer
- RIP and SAP Broadcast Entries
- Static IP Routing
- Routing Field Descriptions
- TCP/IP Options
- LPD Printer Username
- LPD Server/Printers Drive
- SNMP System Location
- SNMP System Contact
- SNMP System Name
- TN3270E
- ATTN and SYSREQ
- 3270 Translate
- Keep Alive Method
- Keep Alive Timer
- Disconnect on UNBIND
- Telnet Disconnect on UNBIND
- SMS Server
- SMS Poll Rate
- SMS Domain Name
- IPX General Options
- IPX Packet Size
- IPX Routing
- IPX SNA Server Name
- IPX SNA Server LUs
- SPX Verify Timeout
- SPX Listen Timeout
- SPX Abort Timeout
- SPX Retry Count
- IPX Internal Net
- 4. Link Profiles
- ESCON/SNA Link Profile
- ESCON/CNC Link Profile
- ESCON/Non-SNA Link Profile
- Channel/SNA Link Profile
- Channel/CTC Link Profile
- Channel/Non-SNA Link Profile
- BSC Link Profile
- SDLC Link Profile
- SDLC/DAP Link Profile
- X.25 Link Profile
- X.25 Link Profile Panel 1
- X.25 Link Profile Panel 2
- LLC Link Profile
- TCP/IP Link Profile
- IP/Bridge Link Profile
- Field Definitions
- Circuit Type
- Closed User Group
- Link Type of Link Profile
- Logical Link Control
- Max Transmit Frame Size
- Non Negotiated Default Packet Size
- Negotiated Packet Size
- Non Negotiated Default Window Size
- Negotiated Window Size
- Profile Name
- Recognized Private Operating Agency
- Receive Window Size
- Throughput Class Negotiation
- Transmit Window Size
- X.25 Incoming Call Options
- X.25 Outgoing Call Options
- APPN HPR
- APPN Transmission Group Characteristics
- Effective Capacity
- Propagation Delay
- Cost/Connect
- Cost/Byte
- Security
- User-Defined
- PF Key Definitions
- 5. Gateway Circuits
- Gateway Concepts
- Gateway Circuit Diagram
- Gateway Circuits Example - Lines and Address Table
- Gateway Circuits Example - Upstream/Downstream Protocol Table
- Sample Gateway Circuit Panels
- Gateway Circuit 000
- Gateway Circuit 001 (Token Ring - LLC to Ethernet - LLC)
- Gateway Circuit 002 (Token Ring to LLC to Ethernet - IP)
- Gateway Circuit 003 (Channel to Token Ring - LLC)
- Gateway Circuit 004 (Channel to SDLC DAP)
- Gateway Circuit 005 (Channel to Ethernet - LLC)
- Gateway Circuit 006 (Channel to Ethernet - IP)
- Gateway Circuit 007 (SDLC to Token Ring - LLC)
- Gateway Circuit 008 (SDLC to SDLC DAP)
- Gateway Circuit 009 (SDLC to Ethernet - LLC)
- Gateway Circuit 010 (SDLC to Ethernet - IP)
- Gateway Circuit 011 (Ethernet - LLC to Token Ring)
- Gateway Circuit 012 (Ethernet - LLC to SDLC DAP)
- Gateway Circuit 013 (Ethernet - IP to Token Ring - LLC)
- Gateway Circuit 014 (Ethernet - LLC to SDLC DAP)
- Gateway Circuit 015 (Frame Relay - LLC to Ethernet - LLC)
- Gateway Circuit 016 (X.25 to Ethernet - LLC)
- Gateway Circuit 017 (IP Channel to Ethernet - IP)
- Gateway Circuit 018 (ESCON to Ethernet - LLC)
- Gateway Circuit 019 (ESCON to Token Ring - LLC)
- Gateway Circuit 020 (ESCON to SDLC DAP)
- Gateway Circuit 021 (ESCON to Frame Relay - LLC)
- Gateway Circuit 022 (ESCON to Ethernet - IP Encapsulation)
- Gateway Circuit 023 (ESCON CNC to IP/Bridge)
- The Default Gateway Circuit
- Function Keys
- Upstream Connection
- Connection ID Password
- DLCI
- Host DTE Address
- Line for Upstream Connection
- Link Profile for Upstream Connection
- Local SAP
- PU Address
- Remote LAN Address
- Remote SAP
- Remote IP Address
- Secondary Station Address
- Downstream Connection (DSC)
- Remote Data Link ID
- Line for Downstream Connection
- Link Profile for Downstream Connection
- Local SAP
- PU Address
- PUID Override
- Data Link ID
- Primary Group Address
- Remote IP Address
- Remote LAN Address
- Remote SAP
- ARP Filter
- 6. 3270 Host Profiles
- Host Profile Example
- Profile Name
- Translate Tables
- Dual Function Clear Key
- Unsupported Control Codes
- Deferred Keystroking
- Deferred Keystroking vs Typeahead
- Between Bracket Printer Sharing
- SNA Alert
- Local Format Storage
- Clear Aid Suppression
- Autocall/Autodisconnect
- Dial Screen and DISC Key
- LOCAL and COMM Keys
- Disconnect/Local Mode Operations
- Dial Screen Display
- Restrict Connection to Active LUs
- Host Profile with RTM Support
- RTM Support
- Measurement
- RTM Boundaries
- Host Support
- Timer Status At IML
- Unbind Option
- Counter Overflow
- Alert Option
- Automatic Failover
- Default Host Profile
- 3270 Host Circuits
- 3270 Host Circuit Information
- LLC (TRC) Host Circuit
- LLC (ETH) Host Circuit
- Channel/SNA Host Circuit
- Channel/Non-SNA Host Circuit
- SDLC Host Circuit
- BSC Host Circuit
- X.25 Host Circuit
- TCP/IP Host Circuit
- LLC (for Frame Relay) Host Circuit
- DLUR Host Circuit
- ESCON (SNA) Host Circuit
- ESCON (Non-SNA) Host Circuit
- Default 3270 Host Circuit
- Field Definitions for Host Circuit Panels
- 3270 Host Classes
- Class
- Host
- LU Ranges
- Class Name
- LU to PU Mapping Profiles
- Upstream Host Connection
- 3270 Host
- 3270 Class
- Disable
- Downstream Connection
- Link Profile
- PUID
- Remote LAN Address
- Default LU to PU Mapping Profile
- 7. SNA Options
- Network ID
- APPN CP Name
- APPN PUID
- APPN Max Intermediate Sessions
- CSCM Host
- CSCF Password Suppression
- DLUS Host Name
- Backup DLUS Host Name
- APPN Tracing
- APPN Dynamic Connections
- Line
- Link Profile
- Local SAP
- Dynamic Circuits
- Virtual Routing Node Name
- Adding and Deleting Dynamic Connection Lines
- APPN Predefined Circuits
- APPN Predefined Circuits example panels
- ESCON/SNA
- Channel/SNA
- Token Ring (LLC)
- Frame Relay
- X.25
- APPN LEN LUs
- APPN LEN LUs
- 8. ASCII Port Options
- Port Number
- Port Type
- Baud Rate
- Line Type
- Flow Control
- Stop Bits
- Data Bits & Parity
- ASCII Host Options
- ASCII Concurrent Print (ACP)
- ASCII Session Profile Assignment
- ACP Inactivity Timer
- Setup Mode Access
- Disconnect Security Timer
- ASCII Session Profiles
- ASCII Session Profile 01
- Profile Name
- Answer Back Sequence
- Answerback and Disconnect Chars
- Disconnect Sequence
- Duplex
- Translate Tables
- Terminal Emulation
- Timer Disc
- Bold
- Character Set
- VT2xx Controls
- Tab Motion
- Auto Wrap
- Newline
- Cursor Keys
- Keypad Mode
- Numeric Keypad
- Cursor
- Margin Bell
- Formfeed
- Column Change
- 3101 Turnaround Character
- 3101 CR Key
- 3101 Scroll
- Break Time
- Second ASCII Session Profile Screen
- Interrupt Process
- Abort Output
- Break Character
- Are You There
- Erase Character
- Erase Line
- Echo
- Binary
- Timing Mark
- Status
- Terminal Type
- End of Record
- TCP Port
- TCP Port Action
- TN3270 Session
- TN3270E Support
- ATTN Key
- SYSREQ Key
- ASCII Host Classes
- Class
- ASCII Session Profile
- Class Name
- 9. IP Host Classes
- 10. LAT Host Classes
- 11. TN3270 Client Definitions
- 12. Network Device Definitions
- Network Device Definition - LANSYS
- Line ID
- Device Type
- Ports
- Ports in other LDDs
- LSPool
- Network Device Definition - LAT
- LAT Service Name
- LAT Service ID
- Network Device Definition - TELNET Display
- TCP Port
- IP Address or Name
- Network Device Definition - LPD Printer
- Line ID
- IP Address or Name
- Queue Name
- Limit Source TCP Port
- Print Banner
- Retry Count
- Retry Interval
- Feature Memory
- Print Failure Action
- Network Device Definition - TCP Printer
- IP Address or Name
- TCP Port
- IPDS Support
- TCP/IP LAN Print Server Classes
- LAN Print Server Class
- LAN Print Server Type
- LAN Print Server Line
- LAN Print Server Queue Name
- LAN Print Server TCP Port
- LAN Print Server Max Connections
- Implied CR
- Form Feed
- Profile Assignment
- 13. Device Options
- Device Options/General
- Time of Day
- Null/Space Conversion
- Delayed Power On Notify
- ASCII/TELNET Password
- Number of Days Password is Valid
- Password Beginning Date
- Password Expires On
- Length of Each Global Sequences
- Length of Device Sequences
- Device Options/Keyboard
- Magnetic Character Set
- Key Clicker
- Modifiable Keypad
- Attribute Select Keyboard
- Typewriter Selection
- Tripad Keyboard Selection
- 88-key APL Keyboard
- Device Options/DFT
- DFT Local Copy Format
- DFT Local Copy Form Feed
- 3290 Field Intensity
- 3290 Update Panel
- 3290 DFT Password
- Extended Vital Product Data
- Coax Multiplexing
- Method of Connection
- Dynamic Multiplexing Option
- Dynamic Multiplexing Assignments
- Device Profiles
- Host Assignments
- Device Type
- Power Off Action
- Session
- Default Host Assignments
- 3270 Host Class
- 3270 Host
- 3270 Host Class Connection Menu
- ASCII Host
- ASCII Class
- ASCII Host Class Connection Menu
- IP Host Class
- IP Host Class Connection Menu
- LAT Host Class
- LAT Host Class Connection Menu
- Connect Menu
- Disable Session
- Display
- Supervisor Authority
- Windowing
- Calculator
- Typeahead
- RPB Record Function
- Display Host ID
- Session Auto Swap
- Keyboard Tables
- PC File Transfer
- SNA Data Display
- HAP Session
- HAP Status at IML
- HAP Profile
- Auto Coax Recovery
- Resource Authorization Matrix
- 3270 Host Class Access
- ASCII Host Class Access
- IP Host Class Access
- LAT Host Class Access
- Printer Class Access
- Global Sequence Access
- Dynamic Access
- ASCII Display
- Display Emulation
- Keypad Mode
- Inactivity Timeout
- Synchronous Presentation
- E/W Presentation Option
- Device Profile - Printer
- Printer Mode
- Print Buffering
- Printer Class Assignment
- ASCII Printer Options
- Printer Emulation
- Form Feed Support
- Forms Width
- Forms Length
- Printer Buffer Size
- LU3 Null Suppression
- Printer Character Set
- Local Print Form Feed
- Count 2nd Transparent Order
- SCS Transparent Data Xlate
- LU1 Protocol Enveloping
- Enveloping Delay After CR
- Enveloping Delay After FF
- Default Device Profile
- Device Profile Assignments
- Device Profile Assignments panel
- Port
- Device Profile
- Host Assignment At Power On A-J
- 3270 Host Class
- IP Host Class
- LAT Host Class
- Connect Menu
- 3270 Host
- ASCII Host or Class
- LAN Print Server Session Assignment
- Assigning Default LUs
- Printer Assignments Panel
- Default Printer Assignments
- Printer assignment field
- Feature Memory Allocation
- Total Feature Memory Required
- Total Feature Memory Available
- Gateway
- APPN
- IPX SNA Server
- IPX
- Central Site Customization Memory Requirements
- Local Format Storage Memory Needs
- Record Playback
- Session Management Feature Memory Requirements
- Attached Processor
- Extended (over 512) 3270 LUs Feature
- SCC Support
- AIC
- 5550 Printer Sharing
- LPD Printer
- LPD Print Servers
- Presentation Space Storage
- Calculating Presentation Space Storage
- Multiple Logical Sessions (MLS)
- Print Buffering and Presentation Storage
- ASCII Setup
- ASCII Cut and Send
- LPD Server Presentation Memory Requirements
- Presentation Space Storage Memory Worksheet
- 14. RPQs
- 15. Configuration Complete
- Configuration Complete Panel
- System Disk Drive
- HPP Requirements
- Feature activation is Required for:
- Apply Configuration Changes Panel
- IML Option
- Supervisor Password
- Resource Authorization Matrix on Apply Configuration Changes
- Printer Assignments on Apply Configuration Changes
- Static IP Routing
- TN3270 Client Definitions
- ASCII/Telnet Password
- What to do if Your Configuration Will Not Boot
- 16. Configuration Backups
- 1. Getting Started