Vary a line off and on with PM iSeries

Sometimes the line that PM iSeries™ uses is in the connect pending state. This state does not allow PM iSeries to access the line to transmit data.

The PM eServer™ iSeries Line Control display allows PM iSeries to vary off the line, transmit the data, and then put the line back in the connect pending state. When you use this display, you can change the PM iSeries transmission task (Q1PCM1) to check for line status and vary off the appropriate line. Once the transmission is complete, the same line is placed in a connect pending state.

Note: This task is necessary only if PM iSeries gathers data and transmits data over SNA.

To vary off and on a line, do the following steps:

  1. Start the PM iSeries line monitoring function by typing PMLINMON from the command line. You should see the PM eServer iSeries Line Control display.
  2. Read the warning that is shown on the first display and press Enter.
  3. Define the line, controller, and device combinations that PM iSeries needs to vary off.
  4. Use the prompt Do you want PM eServer iSeries automatic line control active? as a master control switch for the function. If you specify YES, the PM iSeries function is active. If you specify NO, the function is disabled.

    If you specify NO, you do not need to define the line control list again when you specify YES. You can vary off and on a line by specifying the line only. You can vary off and on a line, controller, and device by specifying all three descriptions.

  5. Verify the line, controller, and device that you defined. Press Enter to see a summary of your choices.
  6. Press Enter to confirm your choices or press F12 to return to the previous display to change your entries.

You can also set up PM iSeries line control by using the Configure PM eServer iSeries (CFGPM400) command.

Parent topic: Customize PM iSeries
Related reference
Manage PM iSeries