You need one to perform the z/VM installation. You do not need one for normal day to day operations.
Mark Post -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 12:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 3270 emulation packages it is absolutely necessary to have a 3174 controller with a console attached to manage/control z/VM? I know on the newer s/390s you can have a terminal emulated right on the HMC that can be used as a console. Can anyone offer input on this? - Jason Herne