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15.2.5 Console definitions
Consoles are used to operate the z/VSE system. You can, for example, start or
stop the system and any program, enter system commands, receive messages,
and act accordingly. z/VSE supports the following physical console types:
Integrated console
This is the console used on zSeries processors to control and maintain the
configuration of the processor. It is also called HW console.
Line mode console
This is the existing line mode system console based on a virtual 3215
printer-keyboard. It is only used for z/VSE systems running under z/VM.
3270 console
This is the existing z/VSE full-screen system console support based on a
local non-SNA 3270 terminal.
Interactive Interf ...