Mainframe System Requirements

Depending upon which IBM host system you use, one of the following IBM host-supported file transfer programs must be installed at your host site.

TSO Mainframe Operating System
IBM 3270-PC File Transfer Program Release 1 (5665-311)

At the TSO command level, type: IND$FILE. If the program is not installed, you will receive the message: [IKJ56500I] COMMAND IND$FILE NOT FOUND

CMS Mainframe Operating System
IBM 3270-PC File Transfer Program Release 1 (5664-281)

The installation and support of the IBM host-supported file transfer programs is outside the scope of this documentation. A quick way to determine if the IBM file transfer product is installed on your host, is to do the following: In the CMS environment, type: IND$FILE. If the program is not installed, you will receive the message: UNKNOWN CP/CMS COMMAND

CICS Mainframe Operating System
Ask your systems administrator if the IBM IND$FILE host file transfer program is installed.