What is a Host Socket Server and why is it important to run Client Access for UNIX OS?
Client Access for UNIX OS functions communicate with programs that run on the AS/400. These programs are referred to as ‘host socket server’ programs. Host socket servers are part of the AS/400 distribution OS for v3r1 or above. These host servers MUST be available and running in order to run Client Access for UNIX OS. To start the host servers, on the AS/400 command line, enter: STRHOSTSVR *ALL The host servers and default port numbers are: • Central server – 8470 • database – 8471 • dtaq – 8472 • file server – 8473 • Net print server- 8474 • Rmtcmd – 8475 • signon server – 8476 • Server Mapper – 449 Note that these are the defaults and all but the Server Mapper can be changed. Use the Cash Access Shell (CASH) command ‘pingserver’ to verify that the eight necessary AS/400 servers are connected and available.
