15=End

Use the End option to request the channel to stop activity. The channel will not send any more messages until the operator starts the channel again. (For information about restarting stopped channels, see Restarting stopped channels.)

You can select the type of stop you require if you press F4 before Enter. You can choose IMMEDIATE, or CONTROLLED.

Stop immediate

Normally, this option should not be used. It terminates the channel process. The channel does not complete processing the current batch of messages, and cannot, therefore, leave the channel in doubt. In general, it is recommended that the operators use the controlled stop option.

Stop controlled

This choice requests the channel to close down in an orderly way; the current batch of messages is completed, and the syncpoint procedure is carried out with the other end of the channel.