The first parameter on the CONSOLE statement must be the DEVNUM parameter. SMCS consoles must specify DEVNUM (SMCS). All other parameters on the CONSOLE statement may be specified in any order. Do not specify the UNIT or SYSTEM parameters on the CONSOLE statement. Also, the only acceptable value for the USE keyword is FC.

All consoles require the NAME parameter. If NAME is not specified, or is not valid, the CONSOLE statement is rejected. Each console in the sysplex must have a unique name. System symbolics can be used in the name and throughout CONSOLxx so that one CONSOLxx member can be used for the entire sysplex.