Send data from zSeries to iSeries servers

In this topic, the term zSeries® refers to zSeries and S/390® servers. Communication with the zSeries is important to determine how the zSeries will send data to your iSeries™ server. When data is sent from a zSeries to an iSeries server, it can go directly to the output queue of a designated user ID. Alternatively, it can go into your network files.

Notes:

You can only send print data to the output queue of a user ID when your host S/390 RSCS/JES subsystem is connected to the iSeries server VM/MVS bridge.
To send data to another system (iSeries or a zSeries server), you can use the Send Network Spooled File (SNDNETSPLF) command.
The SNA Distribution Service guide contains information about how to create communications networks that let you send data from the iSeries server to other systems.

If you are sending print data, it can be sent directly to an output queue of a specified user ID on the iSeries. Advanced Function Presentation™ data stream (AFPDS) data can go to your network files. However, you must then use the Print Advanced Function Printer Data (PRTAFPDTA) command to put the file on an output queue. If you are sending resources, the data must go into your network files.

Send print data from a VM S/390 to the output queue of a user ID
This topic provides instructions on how to send print data from a VM S/390 to an iSeries output queue.

Send print data from MVS S/390 to an i5/OS output queue
This topic provides instructions on how to send print data from an MVS™ S/390 to an iSeries.

Send data from a zSeries server to i5/OS network files
This topic provides instructions on how to send print data from a zSeries server to an iSeries network file.

Related reference

SNA Distribution Services PDF