The system console during normal operations

During normal operations, when the system console is not in problem determination mode, it receives a minimal set of messages. Otherwise, the volume of messages received during normal operations might flood the system console and have an impact on operations.

When it is not in problem determination mode, the system console can receive the following kinds of messages or perform the following functions:

Synchronous messages not displayed on another MCS console. Synchronous messages can indicate system problems that require the operator to respond through the system console directly attached to the support element.
Messages that an operator directs to the system console by specifying the system console name.
Issue any MVS™ command.

During normal operations, an operator can reply to any WTOR message from the system console. However, the system console cannot receive messages defined by routing code or message level. Also, except for VARY CN,ACTIVATE, an operator cannot issue commands from the system console to change the system console characteristics.