Configure SNA Connectivity

If you plan to use SNA network communications connectivity with Connect:Direct®, install and configure SNA before installing Connect:Direct for Microsoft Windows. Use the SNA Configuration Worksheet to identify the parameters necessary to configure SNA.

In addition, create an active connection between the local and remote nodes. Connect:Direct for Microsoft Windows requires the following information for the local and remote SNA networks in order to configure a peer- or host-based partner SNA connection:

  • Network name
  • Mode name (local system only)
  • Control point name
  • Node ID
  • Network address (remote system only)
  • LU name and LU alias name (these names may be the same value; Connect:Direct uses the LU alias name)
Note: Connect:Direct for Microsoft Windows supports only independent LU6.2.

Refer to the SNA Server/Host Configuration Worksheet when mapping SNA connection parameters between Connect:Direct for Microsoft Windows and a host system.

Note: Consult the SNA product documentation or contact your SNA vendor for any questions about configuring the SNA communications software.