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Outboard Automation

CA Automation Point is an additional automation product that runs in an IBM‑compatible workstation attached to the mainframe. CA Automation Point supplements the CA OPS/MVS facilities by performing functions that a program running inside the mainframe cannot.

The workstation on which the CA Automation Point product runs is attached to the mainframe as its z/OS master (software) console. For CMOS-based mainframes, the CA Automation Point workstation can be attached to the token ring containing the hardware management console. For bipolar mainframes, the CA Automation Point workstation can be attached to the processor console. In addition, it may be attached as one or more local 3270 displays to run TSO or VTAM sessions.

Note: For information, see the Integration Guide.