With IPHost Network Monitor you can run simple snmp requests against a IBM device in your network.
esconLinkStatus
escon Link Status
1.3.6.1.4.1.2.6.119.4.14.2.1.1.4
Gives the status of the link: hlpNotEstab = Host Logical Path not established hlpEstab = Host Logical Path established hlpError = Host Logical Path error
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