SNACONS: Remote consoles for OS/390

Locate OS/390 operator consoles anywhere on your network
Logon to an OS/390 operator console via VTAM or TN3270
Use RACF security to protect remote console operations
Eliminate costly 3174 controllers and co-axial cabling

What is SNACONS?

SNACONS™ is an OS/390 VTAM application which provides operator consoles to any 3270 terminal on your network. By logging on to SNACONS from any 3270 screen on your SNA network, or from any TN3270 screen on your TCP/IP network, authorized users can obtain a console which is almost indistinguishable from a regular OS/390 MCS console.

Traditionally, OS/390 MCS consoles require costly and cumbersome 3174 controllers, bulky channel cables, and expensive 3270 screens with co-axial cabling. SNACONS can allow you to replace many of these consoles by emulation sessions on PC or Unix workstations attached to your existing local area networks.

What users are saying about SNACONS

“I got SNACONS up and running in less than 5 minutes. This is an AWESOME product!”
— Joe Bilbro, Plains Cotton Cooperative Association

“A fine product that answers a long felt need”
— Dave Cartwright, AgcoCorp

“Highly recommended!”
— Gilbert Saint-flour

“I appreciate you making SNACONS available for download. We have it up and running and it is working wonderfully.”
— Scott MacLellan, Solo Cup Co.

To find out more about SNACONS, go to frequently-asked questions.

For installation instructions, go to the SNACONS installation page.

For further SNACONS customization, go to the SNACONS usermods page.

™SNACONS is a trademark of Roger Bowler. Other product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners

Last updated 16 Jul 2006