Confirming a system mode conversion

The Conversion Confirmation panel (see Figure 1) is displayed when there is an attempt to change the system mode of an SCDS from SYSTEMS(8) to SYSTEMS(32), or if the SCDS is in conflict with the current system mode for the active configuration. This panel occurs when the CDS being altered is in 8 system mode, and the SMS complex is in 32-system mode.

For more information regarding system modes, see z/OS DFSMSdfp Storage Administration.

Figure 1. Conversion Confirmation Panel

   Panel  Utilities  Help
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                          CONVERSION CONFIRMATION PANEL
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   To Confirm Conversion on the following CDS:

      CDS Name . . :SCDS.EIGHT.SYSTEM.MODE


   Specify the following:

       Perform Conversion:. . Y         (Y or N)



   This CDS is in 8-Name Mode, and the SMS complex is in 32-Name Mode.
   You must convert the CDS to 32-Name Mode prior to being able to
   access the CDS for update.  The conversion is PERMANENT.  A 32-Name
   Mode CDS cannot be converted to 8-Name Mode, be used by pre-DFSMS 1.3.0
   systems or be used by DFSMS 1.3.0 and above systems running in 8-Name Mode.

 Use ENTER to Perform Operation;
 Use Help Command for Help; Use END Command to Exit.

The following is a description of the fields on the Conversion Confirmation Panel:

CDS NAME: Specifies the name of the CDS identified on the ISMF Optical Library Application Selection panel. This CDS system mode is in conflict with the system mode of the active configuration.
PERFORM CONVERSION: Specifies a conversion should be done for the CDS to convert it to 32-system mode.
Note: A CDS in 32-system mode cannot be converted to 8-system mode. Only the reverse is possible.