How to configure mainframe SNA LU 6.2 (IPDS)

Note: This How to document is based on Microsoft SNA Server version 4.0. You may find the document useful, even if you have an older version of the SNA Server. Refer to the Microsoft SNA server online help for additional information.

Mainframe APPC/LU6.2 wizard

The wizard consists of two parts. In part 1, the wizard will help you collect preliminary information about your host environment. In part 2 it will create an Application Program to Program Communication (APPC) mainframe connection if necessary. It will also create a Remote LU Name, Local LU Name, and Mode.

: A Link Service must be installed on the SNA Server Service before you can use the Wizard. Refer to Insert Link Service.; Part 1

Start the Microsoft SNA Server Manager.
On the Tools menu, click Mainframe APPC/LU6.2 Wizard.
Click Next, and select Third-party or custom APPC application as the APPC application. Click Next.
Select Other or unknown as host environment. Click Next.
Select the SNA Server Service you want to configure. Click Next.
Enter new connection name (or select existing). Click Next.
Answer Yes or No to if you are connecting through an IBM 3174/3172 controller. Click Next.
Select Independent LU6.2 Connection. Click Next.
Click Work sheets and print the resulting worksheets in landscape and distribute them to mainframe personnel if necessary. Click Next to continue with part 2 if you have the information ready.

Part 2

Enter Network Address. Click Next.
Enter Network Name and Local Control Point Name. If you are not connecting through an IBM 3174/3172 controller, then you must also enter Local Node ID (XID or Exchange ID). Click Next.
Select Local LU Name or enter a unique name to create a new one. Click Next.
Select Remote LU Name or enter a unique name to create a new one. Click Next.
Create a new MODE62 mode with 128 as Parallel Session Limit. Click Next.
Read the summary and click Finish to complete the configuration.

Additional printers

If you wish to add more printers than the one created by the Mainframe APPC/LU6.2 Wizard, then you must:

Insert Local LUs for each additional printer.
The mainframe's PSF Startup Procedure must contain corresponding printer definitions that includes LUNAME.
Add the corresponding Logical Printers in DocOut™ (using the Logical Printer Wizard).

DocOut™ settings

The Mainframe APPC/LU6.2 Wizard takes the value of the Local LU Name (Part 2, step 3) and reuses it for the LU Alias, thus making them identical. The LU Alias must match the LU 6.2 Alias used in the Logical Printer Wizard and the PrintGuide™ LU 6.2 (APPC) configuration tab.
Use $DPF as the Transaction Program Name in the Logical Printer Wizard and the PrintGuide™ LU 6.2 (APPC) configuration tab.