In this article, we will take a look at how to easily connect to the IBM 3270 host to connect to an IBM mainframe computer in two steps.
Step 1: Install x3270 unitily
Processor | macOS Version |
---|---|
Intel | Ventura |
Intel | Monterey |
Intel | Big Sur |
Apple Silicon (M1/M2) | Ventura |
Apple Silicon (M1/M2) | Monterey |
Apple Silicon (M1/M2) | Big Sur |
For this, make sure you have homebrew installed on your device using by running the command brew --version command in the Terminal. If not follow the below article to get it installed.
To install 3270 run the below command in the Terminal.
brew install x3270
Step 2: Connect to IBM Mainframe using c3270
Now that you have installed x3270, you can execute the commands using c3270
c3270 hostname/ip address
Next you will be asked to log in and provide details as
login userId
You are now connected to the IBM Mainframe computer using the Mac Terminal and should be able to see the z/OS screen.
![IBM 3270 IBM 3270](https://code2care.org/howto/connect-tn-3270-host-ibm-mainframe-using-mac-terminal/images/IBM 3270.jpg)
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