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Workspace IBM Communications Server for Data Center Deployment
Categories Server
Created by Guest
Created on Jul 13, 2018

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xsnaadmin as graphical tool of SNA Communication Server uses 32 bit motif libs instead of 64 motif libs

The xsnaadmin command os part of SNA Communication Server - CS70_IBM Communications Server for Data Center Deployment of Linux on z uses the motif libraries in 32 bit format.
The environment is designed for 64 bit libraries.
Is it possible to use the 64 bit version of motif for xsnaadmin to access the SNA resources ?
The webadmin command only enables a browse access.
The xsnaadmin command is able to browse, to configure, to update, to stop and start the SNA Communication Server without doing any additional typing.

Idea priority Low
  • Guest
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    |     Feb 12, 2024

    The Communications Server for Data Center Deployment V7.1 migrated 32-bit utilities and program tools to 64-bit. The xsnaadmin provided on the Communications Server for Data Center Deployment V7.1, generally available June, 2021, is now 64-bit and works with 64-bit motif. 

  • Guest
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    |     Nov 9, 2018

    APAR LI80234 provides 64-bit Motif support for the xsnaadmin GUI that is part of the Comm. Server for Linux. There is an APAR package for Linux on System z (s390x) and one for Intel (x86_64). The attachment provided is for the System z Linux.

  • Guest
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    |     Nov 9, 2018

    An APAR (fix) is provided in the attachment for Linux on System z for the Comm. Server for Data Center Deployment product. Apply this fix using the README file located in the package (see download comments).

  • Guest
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    |     Nov 9, 2018

    Attachment (Description): Attached is LI80234.v7005.s390x.tgz. This compressed TAR package has a README in the opt/ibm/sna directory. Read the README file to install this support for 64-bit Motif on SLES and RHEL.

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