​​​​Mainframe Connectivity​

 ​STARS and E.I.S. Payroll Online Inquiry systems operate on a platform that is only accessible through Terminal Emulation.  State of Idaho Agencies are responsible for procuring, installing, and configuring their own Terminal Emulation clients, commonly called TN3270 clients.

​CICS Login Screen

The following TN3270 client software is in use across State Agencies at this time, and for any agency seeking recommendations, we suggest you begin with this list: 

Mocha TN3270

​​https://www.mochasoft.dk/tn3270.htm

​ Quick3270 Secure

 ​http://www.dn-computing.com/Quick3270.htm

 Nexus Terminal​

​ https://www.nexit.com/

​ CryptoTerm

  https://www.cryptoterm.com/

​ OpenText Host Explorer w/Maint​ Opentext HostExplorer product page

  
Connection Information

Host:     TN3270.sco.idaho.gov

Port:      23

Requirements:

  • Only entities on the State of Idaho Government Network may connect to this host.
  • TN3270 client software must support TLS 1.2 secure connections, and that security must be enabled.  (TLS 1.0/1.1 and SSL 2/3 are no longer allowed)

​Password Resets​

​For information regarding mainframe password resets, CESN and DSYS, please see the Password Resets​ Page.

 

    ​The following documents are available to SCO Customers upon request:

    Batch Job and JCL Guidelines

    Common Error Messages Primer

    CSC Glossary of Terms

    Mainframe Security Guidelines for 3270 (CESN) Session

    On-Call / On-Demand / On-site Support Information

    Problem/Change Support Escalation Process

    System Managed Storage Structure (SMS)

    Weekend/Holiday Coverage Compensation Guide​​