Starting a channel initiator

We can start a channel initiator using MQSC commands or using the operations and control panels.

To start a channel initiator using the MQSC commands, use START CHINIT.

Use the operations and control panels, starting from the initial panel, complete these fields and press enter:

Field	Value
Action	6 (Start)
Object type	SYSTEM
Name	Blank

The Start a System Function panel is displayed. The text following the following panel explains what action to take:

Start a System Function

Select function type, complete fields, then press Enter to start system
function.

Function type . . . . . . . . _   1. Channel initiator
2. Channel listener
Action queue manager . . . : MQ25

Channel initiator
JCL substitution . . . . . ________________________________________________
________________________________________________

Channel listener
Inbound disposition . . . Q G=Group, Q=Qmgr
Transport type . . . . . . _ L=LU6.2, T=TCP/IP
LU name (LU6.2) . . . . . _________________
Port number (TCP/IP) . . . 1414
IP address (TCP/IP) . . . ________________________________________________



Command ===> ________________________________________________________________
F1=Help   F2=Split   F3=Exit   F9=SwapNext F10=Messages F12=Cancel

Select function type 1 (channel initiator), and press enter.

Parent topic: Monitor and control channels on z/OS