Console groups in a sysplex

When a system joins a sysplex, the system inherits any console group definitions that are currently defined in the sysplex; its own console group definitions in the INIT statement on CONSOLxx are ignored. If there are no console groups defined when a system joins the sysplex, the joining system's definitions will be in effect for the entire sysplex. After the system is up, any system in the sysplex can issue the SET CNGRP command to add or change the console group definitions. The change lasts for the duration of the IPL.