IBM 3174 Reference Manual page 50

Connecting to a Host
CONNECTION MENU
Enter a number (NUM) or a name on the Command Line, then press ENTER
NUM NAME STATUS NUM NAME STATUS
1 VM SYS 2 UP
2 VAX VMS ?
3 PARTS ?
PF; 3=End 6=Terminal Disconnect 12=Host Disconnect
===>To:
Figure 3-1. Sample Connection Menu (3270 Emulation). Type the number orname of the
host connection.
The following list describes the messages that show you the status of the host:
Status Meaning
UP The host is active and available.
? Host status cannot be determined. A request to establish a session
with the host will succeed or provide more detailed status information.
DOWN The host is inactive, or ali the ports that can access that host are
broken.
BUSY The host is active, but all the ports to it are in use.
DIAL The host is accessed through a switched port. A request to connect to
the host will succeed or provide more detailed status information.
The following list describes the functions of the PF keys:
PF Keys Function
PF3 Returns you to the session you left. On an SNA controller, if you press
PF3 without connecting to a new host, the previously-connected host
session resumes. On a non-SNA controller, the previously connected
ASCII host session resumes. If the previous connection was to the 3270
host, the connection is re-established. However, you may need to log
on again.
PF6 Breaks the connection between the 3174 and your ASCII terminal. This
releases your terminal port for other users and, if you are using a dial
connection, disconnects the switched connection, ending telephone
charges.
PF12 Breaks the connection between the 3174 and the host if you are
connected to an ASCII host. This releases the host port for other users
and, if you are using a dial connection, disconnects the switched
connection, ending telephone charges.
Chapter 3. Using Your ASCII Terminal 3-5