Defining the Mode Name for DRDA Connections = IBMRDB
IBM has defined IBMRDB as a special mode for use by APPC / DRDA connections.
To define the mode name:
1. Start the Communications Server SNA Node Configuration application.
2. Select Scenarios on the menu bar, and then select AnyNet SNA over TCP/IP Gateway.
3. Select Step 2, Configure AnyNet SNA/IP Gateway Device in the left pane.
4. On the right, in the Definition Hierarchy by Function panel, expand the CPI-C and APPC directory folder and select Modes.
5. Click Create.
The Define a Mode dialog box appears.
6. On the Basic tab, enter IBMRDB as the mode name.
The values entered for PLU mode session limit and minimum contention winner sessions should match the values defined at the target host.
7. Click the OK button to return to the Communications Server SNA Mode Configuration dialog box.
You can verify the IBMRDB mode description.