Non-Sysplexwide Commands

If you do not specify the TARGET parameter, and the SA z/OS® command refers to a defined resource, SA z/OS processing is as follows:

  • If the resource is only defined on one active system, the command is routed to that system.
  • When processing the command in line mode, SA z/OS checks whether the resource is defined on the local system. If it is, the command is processed locally. Otherwise, an error message is issued.
  • If the resource is defined on more than one active system, and the command is not running on an autotask, SA z/OS displays a selection panel such as in Figure 1 where you can select the resource or resources that the command is to be routed to.
If you enter dispacf mvsesa a panel similar to Figure 1 is displayed.
Figure 1. Resource Selection Panel: Non-Sysplexwide
 AOFKSEL1                  SA z/OS  - Command Dialogs      Line   1   of 4
 Domain ID   = IPUFA     ---------- DISPACF  ----------    Date = 06/27/00
 Operator ID = NETOP1                                      Time = 17:43:12

 Multiple instances found for MVSESA in sysplex(es) AOCPLEX
 Select one or more items to be processed, then press ENTER.

        Sel   System    Domain
        ---   --------  --------
             AOCA      IPUFA
             AOCB      IPUFB
             AOCC      IPUFC
             AOCD      IPUFD








 Command ===>
      PF1=Help     PF2=End      PF3=Return
      PF6=Roll                                               PF12=Retrieve

If the target is within the local sysplex, the communication method is via XCF facilities. Otherwise, the NetView RMTCMD command is used.