Defining an SMDI, SMSI, or VMS exchange data link to AIX

This procedure employs SMIT commands to define the exchange data link as a TTY device.

Start

1. Log on to AIX as root, if you are not logged on already.
2. Starting SMIT: Type smitty tty, then press Enter.

   The system displays the SMIT TTY menu.

3. Identifying the device: Use the cursor keys to highlight Add a TTY, then press Enter.

   The system displays the TTY Type panel.

4. Use the cursor keys to highlight tty rs232 Asynchronous Terminal, then press Enter.

   The system displays the Parent Adapter panel, which lists the serial ports.

5. Use the cursor keys to highlight one of the ports, then press Enter.

   The system displays the Add a TTY panel and highlights the Port number field.

6. Selecting the correct port : Press F4 to display a list of available ports. Select the port to which you connected the exchange data link cable, then press Enter.

   The system inserts the port identification in the Port number field.

7. Make sure the value in the Enable LOGIN field is disable.

   If the exchange data link port is connected to a modem, make sure the baud rate, parity, and stop bit settings are as recommended by the modem manufacturer, and that they match the settings defined at the switch end of the connection.

8. Press Enter.

   The system displays the Command Status panel to confirm that the exchange data link is configured as a TTY and the device is included in the hardware configuration.

Next step: When you have verified the link, make sure that the tasklist.data file includes either an ACL or an SMSI process, as described in Checking the tasklist.data file.