On LU

Provides the required name that VTAM® uses when selecting the model LU group that it will use to build dynamic LU definitions. name is matched against the machine type and model number (model acronym). The control unit provides VTAM with the model acronym when the device powers on.

Each name within a model LU group must be unique. However, different model LU groups can contain model LU definitions with the same name.

For more information on model acronyms and how VTAM matches a model acronym to a model LU definition, see z/OS Communications Server: SNA Network Implementation Guide.

The following items are valid characters:
  • Alphabetical (A—Z)
  • Numerical (0–9)
  • National (@, #, or $)
When matching an LU acronym to an LU definition, the @ character has the following special meanings:
  • Within a name, @ represents a single unidentified character.
  • If @ is the last character in a name, it represents any number of unknown characters.
  • If @ is the only character used in a name, it will match any LU acronym.
Parent topic: name