Problem:

We are using the Compare and Sync Monitor to download files and it appears that only two connections are allowed from the MFA (Mainframe Access) client on the Windows server to the Mainframe. What are the parameters in MFA to change the number connections?

Resolution:

In the CNTL(PARMS) member you have the following:

MFADIRECT: Indicates whether or not Mainframe Access Source Connect and Drag & Drop services are to be activated. Specify YES to activate these services or NO to disable these services. The default value is YES (the recommended setting).

MFADIRECT_MAXTASKS: The number of z/OS subtasks (TCBs) to be started and dedicated to processing requests from Mainframe Access Drag & Drop and Source Connect clients, including Mainframe Access client functions originating in Mainframe Express and other development environment clients. Specify 0 (zero) or a positive integer value between 1 and 50. The default value is 5.