The CONSOLxx parmlib member contains values that define your console configuration. CONSOLxx is used to specify the attributes of multiple console support (MCS) and SNA multiple console support (SMCS) consoles, the types of commands operators can issue, and routing information for messages. IBM® recommends that you use the same CONSOLxx member to describe all MCS and SMCS consoles in the sysplex.

In a sysplex, some values defined in CONSOLxx have sysplex scope. When a system with those values is first IPLed into a sysplex, the values are in effect for the entire sysplex. See z/OS MVS Planning: Operations for complete information about specifying CONSOLxx values in a sysplex environment.