.-ANSWER--=--ON------. >>-+--------------------+-------------------------------------->< | .-ON--. | '-ANSWER--=--+-----+-' '-OFF-'
| For LAN, ATM LAN emulation, or Enterprise Extender connections: | For ATM native connections: | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| statements: | GROUP, LINE | statements: | GROUP, LINE |
| dependencies: | Peripheral node CALL=IN or INOUT |
dependencies: | TGs over SVCs TGs to connection networks DIAL=YES, CALL=IN or INOUT |
Specifies
whether physical units can dial in to VTAM®.
- ANSWER=OFF
- Physical units cannot dial in to VTAM, regardless of whether the line is active or inactive.
- ANSWER=ON
- Physical units can dial in to VTAM when the line is activated.
The operator can issue a VARY ANS command after activation to change the answer state of the line. See z/OS Communications Server: SNA Operation for information about using the VARY ANS command.
Note: When CALL=OUT, the ANSWER operand is ignored, and
the operator receives a message that this operand is not valid.