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Console Messages

Not all messages are sent to all consoles. A routing code is assigned to a message when a program issues the message. Consoles are configured to receive certain groups of routing codes. For example, routing code 1 is assigned to messages that require action from the master console. Routing code 5 is assigned to tape library messages. Routing code 9 is assigned to security messages. This useful message classification feature permits a data center to segregate consoles by function and location. From a control standpoint, all messages should be limited to the appropriate consoles. For example, RACF messages should be sent only to the security console.