The automatic logon capability is available only to terminals operating in a VTAM® network using SLDC (RECORD) mode communications. Note that automatic logon does not provide for unattended operation of the terminal; the operator must continue to control the terminal and take the necessary error recovery actions. BSC RJE workstations are not supported by automatic logon.

If an RJE workstation is set to automatic connect mode using the $T RMT(nnnn),AUTOLOG=Y command, it is connected automatically when output (print/punch) or messages are queued for transmission to that terminal. For automatic connection to be successful, a JES2 line must be available and started.

To start an SNA remote job entry station, you must first issue the $S LOGON(n) command to start the JES2/VTAM interface. You then issue the $S LINE(nnnn) command to activate a line to VTAM for the SNA RJE station. This allows JES2 to begin processing logons from remote stations.

Issue the $S RMT(nnnn) command to automatically logon to a specified SNA RJE workstation. The actual logon will take place when needed system resources are available. For a detailed description of the automatic logon facility, see z/OS JES2 Initialization and Tuning Guide, SA32-0991.

Note that you cannot start a remote, whether BSC or SNA, if the remote number is already being used on another JES2 member of the MAS. Use the $D ACTRMT command to determine which RJE workstations are active in a MAS.