Server idle timeout

The srvidletimeout parameter specifies the period, in minutes, of inactivity after which the connection to the CICS® server is closed.

srvidletimeout=<number>

Description: Set the value in the range 1 - 1080 to specify the period in minutes. A connection is considered idle when there are no outstanding transactions on the CICS server. If an idle connection remains open for the time specified by srvidletimeout parameter, the connection is closed. The connection is reestablished when a new a request is sent to the CICS server.
This parameter is in the IPICSERVER section of the configuration file.
Default value: If this parameter is not specified, the default value is 0.
Configuration Tool: In the Configuration Tool, you can set the value of srvidletimeout in the Server idle timeout (min) field in the Server connection page. This page can be accessed by selecting an existing server in the CICS Servers section of the CICS Transaction Gateway pane or by creating a server definition. To create a server definition, click Options > New Server or click the New Server icon.