Software Product Description ___________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 DESCRIPTION HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport (DECnet SNA Gateway-CT) is a member of the DECnet SNA Transport product family. This family consists of hardware and software products that allow users to exchange information and share resources between suitably configured HP sys- tems in a DECnet environment and IBM systems in a Systems Network Ar- chitecture (SNA) environment. Users on one or more HP systems can simultaneously perform functions such as accessing IBM application programs or other system resources, act as a 3270 display station, perform data transfer between HP and IBM file systems, exchange electronic documents and mail messages, sub- mit jobs to IBM batch subsystems acting as a Remote Job Entry work- station, and implement distributed, task-to-task application programs that run between HP and IBM systems. The DECnet SNA Transport product set provides a means of connecting DECnet and SNA networks that can be used by a wide variety of HP-supplied access routines running on OpenVMS Integrity servers, OpenVMS Alpha, OpenVMS VAX operating environments. The Gateway-CT is managed and con- figured using the DECnet SNA gateway management software that is part of HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT. For additional information on the var- ious access routines and their capabilities, see the Optional Soft- ware section of this Software Product Description. HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT is part of both the DECnet and the SNA net- works. Architecturally, it is a DECnet Phase IV end node implementa- tion to DECnet and a Physical Unit (PU) Type 2.0 node to SNA. It pro- vides bidirectional access between DECnet and SNA networks. December 2007 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 The DECnet SNA Gateway-CT software is supported on two hardware plat- forms: the DEC ChannelServer (DESNA-Ax) and DEC ChannelServer II (DESNB- Ax). Both systems connect directly to an Ethernet local area network (LAN) and an IBM S/370 Byte Multiplexor, Block Multiplexor, or Selec- tor channel. When used with DECnet SNA Gateway-CT, both systems pro- vide SNA connectivity to any DECnet system in a DECnet network. Note: In this document, the term "DEC ChannelServer" refers to either hardware device. The DEC ChannelServer hardware devices are no longer available from HP, but are still supported. For details, please con- tact your local HP representative. This product can be used in networks currently using other DECnet SNA Gateway systems and can share access routines, Ethernet LANs, and load host resources with those systems. HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT software is downline loaded into the DEC Chan- nelServer or DEC ChannelServer II system. The gateway management soft- ware, which is part of HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT, is required for the OpenVMS node desiganted as the load host for HP DECnet SNA Gateway- CT. Other DECnet systems wishing access to the SNA environment through the DEC ChannelServer or DEC ChannelServer II should be configured with the appropriate DECnet SNA access routine(s). HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT and the DEC ChannelServer support a single set of Bus and Tag connectors to an IBM S/370 Byte Multiplexor, Block Multiplexor, or Selector channel. The channel type and address may be configured according to specifications listed in both the hardware and software user documentation. Loading HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT Software The DEC ChannelServer requires software to be loaded into memory be- fore DECnet SNA Gateway operation. HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT software is downline loaded into the hardware across the Ethernet LAN from an OpenVMS Integrity servers, Alpha or VAX system acting as a DECnet load host system. 2 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 Most Integrity servers, Alpha and VAX systems running OpenVMS soft- ware are supported as Ethernet load hosts for HP DECnet SNA Gateway- CT. Supported OpenVMS configurations are described in the OpenVMS Op- erating System for Integrity servers, Alpha and VAX Software Product Description (SPD 82.35.xx and SPD 25.01.xx). DECnet SNA Gateway Management Software DECnet SNA gateway management software, which is part of the DECnet SNA Gateway-CT, provides configuration and management functions for use with HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport. This management software allows the gateway administrator to configure the software executing in the DECnet SNA Gateway-CT system. The administrator can set up parameters relating to lines, circuits, physical units, log- ical units, and other key variables necessary for network-to-network communications between the DECnet and SNA networks. In addition, the software allows the administrator to manage and diagnose problems re- lated to the HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT. DECnet SNA gateway management software is required on the HP load host node for HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT. It must also be present on any other OpenVMS node where users want to manage an HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT and the DEC Channel Server. It is strongly recommended that the soft- ware also be installed on OpenVMS systems in order to facilitate de- bugging functions where IBM Interconnect application programs are de- veloped using any of the DECnet SNA Programming Interface products. Gateway management software includes DECnet style network management tools for configuring, controlling, monitoring, and troubleshooting the DECnet SNA Gateway product. These activities are generally per- formed by the HP system manager responsible for the designated load host node. Most management functions are performed from a node on the HP network rather than at or on the Gateway itself. Management of the DECnet SNA Gateway should be viewed as part of the HP environment, while management of the lines and/or channel connect- ing the DECnet SNA Gateway to the IBM system is a joint responsibil- ity of the IBM and HP system managers. 3 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 DECnet SNA gateway management software allows an HP system operator to bootstrap or restart a DECnet SNA Gateway remotely and provide con- figuration and initialization facilities for the DECnet SNA Gateway. Problem Isolation and Determination Tools for the Gateway In addition to event logging and error counters, a wide range of fault isolation tools are included. Trace capabilities SNATRACE and NETTRACE for OpenVMS are provided with HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT to help debug application programs as well as assist in identifying system problems. An operator can run a trace at the Circuit, Physical Unit (PU), or Session level, and then for- mat the data on a specified HP system. The trace features are help- ful in identifying an error for remedial action. A snapshot monitoring utility is provided to display on an HP host- controlled terminal the status of the Gateway's buffer availability, the number of SNA sessions currently in progress, and other informa- tion that pertains to both the DECnet and SNA networks. If an irrecoverable error should occur during operation of the DEC- net SNA Gateway system, a memory image may be dumped to a designated Ethernet attached Integrity server, Alpha or VAX host. This memory im- age may then be provided to your HP support personnel for problem di- agnosis. INSTALLATION Installation services from HP are recommended for a customer's first purchase of this software product. These services provide for instal- lation of the software by an experienced HP installation specialist. 4 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS In Ethernet LANs o Integrity server, Alpha or VAX system configuration as specified in the OpenVMS Operating System for Integrity servers, Alpha and VAX Software Product Description (SPD 82.35.xx and SPD 25.01.xx) to act as a load host o DEC ChannelServer (DESNA-Ax) or DEC ChannelServer II (DESNB-Ax) as described in the Communications Hardware Requirements section of this Software Product Description o S/370 Bus and Tag cables (with terminators, if appropriate) o VT series terminal for diagnostic use Processors Supported For information about supported processors, refer to the OpenVMS Op- erating System for Integrity servers, Alpha and VAX Software Product Description (SPD 82.35.xx and SPD 25.01.xx). Processors Not Supported MicroVAX I, VAXstation I, VAX-11/730, VAX-11/750, VAX-11/780, VAX-11/782, VAX-11/785, VAXstation 8000. Disk Space Requirements (Block Cluster Size = 1) Disk space required for installation: OpenVMS Integrity servers 14,500 blocks (7,424 KB) OpenVMS Alpha 14,500 blocks (7,424 KB) OpenVMS VAX 14,500 blocks (7,424 KB) 5 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 Disk space required for use (permanent): OpenVMS Integrity servers 10,030 blocks (5,135 KB) OpenVMS Alpha 5,047 blocks (2,526 KB) OpenVMS VAX 4,191 blocks (2,096 KB) These counts refer to the disk space required on the system disk. The sizes are approximate; actual sizes may vary depending on the user's system environment, configuration, and software options. In addition to disk space allocated to the DECnet SNA Gateway-CT soft- ware, some disk space (approximately 8K to 10K blocks) should be re- served for any dump files that may be generated by HP DECnet SNA Gateway- CT. The location of these dump files is determined by the system ad- ministrator. In addition, each Gateway-CT configured will require ad- ditional disk space (at least 40 blocks (20 KB)) for configuration scripts. Communications Hardware Requirements HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT software runs on the DEC ChannelServer or DEC ChannelServer II, which are supported in the following forms: o DESNA-AA for use with 120V AC power supplies o DESNA-A3 for use with 240V AC power supplies o DESNB-AA for use with 120V AC power supplies o DESNB-A3 for use with 240V AC power supplies The DEC ChannelServer and DEC ChannelServer II have built-in Ether- net LAN controllers, but need a suitable connection to connect to the customer's Ethernet LAN along with any extension cables. S/370 Bus and Tag cables (with terminators, if appropriate) are re- quired for connection into the S/370 system. Note: A raised-floor environment is required for installation of a DEC ChannelServer II system. 6 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 IBM Hardware Support The DEC ChannelServer hardware has been tested and warranted with the following IBM and PCM hardware configurations: IBM 9370 Models 40 to 90 IBM 4381 All models IBM 3081 D,G,K IBM 3083 B,E,J,C IBM 3084 ES/3090 All models ES/9000 All models Amdahl 5860 Amdahl 5870 Amdahl 5990-700 Amdahl 5990-1400 NAS AS/XL-V60 NAS 8083 NAS 6650 IBM 3044 Channel-Extender Model 1* IBM ESCON Converter 9034 connected to ESCON Compatible ES/9000 or ES/3090* * Supported only with IBM mainframes. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Using SNA Gateway-CT software requires: o OpenVMS Operating System for Integrity servers Version 8.3 or 8.2- 1 (SPD 82.35.xx). or o OpenVMS Operating System for Alpha Version 8.3, 8.2 or 7.3-2 (SPD 82.35.xx). or 7 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 o OpenVMS Operating System for VAX Version 7.3 (SPD 25.01.xx). Using SNA Gateway-CT software requires a networking product appropri- ate for the version of OpenVMS. Networking options include: o DECnet for OpenVMS (Phase IV, SPD 48.48.xx) o DECnet Plus (SPD 50.45.xx for both Integrity servers and Alpha, SPD 25.03.xx for VAX). Choose a networking option appropriate for OpenVMS Versions 8.3 or 8.2- 1 (Integrity servers), 8.3, 8.2 or 7.3-2 (Alpha), 7.3 (VAX) from the following table: ___________________________________________________________________ OpenVMS_________DECnet_IV_______DECnet_Plus________________________ 8.3 (In- 8.3 8.3 tegrity servers) 8.2-1 (In- 8.2-1 8.2-1 tegrity servers) 8.3 (Alpha) 8.3 8.3 8.2 (Alpha) 8.2 8.2 7.3-2 (Al- 7.3-2 7.3-2 pha) 7.3_(VAX)_______7.3_____________7.3________________________________ Cluster Environment This layered product is fully supported when installed on any valid and licensed VMScluster* configuration without restrictions. 8 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 * VMScluster configurations are fully described in the OpenVMS Clus- ter Software Product Description (29.78.xx) and include CI[TM], Eth- ernet, and Mixed Interconnect configurations. OpenVMS Tailoring Classes The following OpenVMS classes are required for full functionality of this layered product: o OpenVMS Required Saveset o Network Support For more information on OpenVMS classes and tailoring, refer to the OpenVMS Operating System for Integrity servers, Alpha and VAX Soft- ware Product Description (SPD 82.35.xx and SPD 25.01.xx). OPTIONAL SOFTWARE The following table lists the optional DECnet SNA access routines avail- able for use with HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT. For information on these products, consult the respective Software Product Descriptions. ___________________________________________________________________ Table_1:__Access_Routines__________________________________________ Supported_on_OpenVMS_Integrity_server_Systems______________________ HP SNA 3270 Terminal Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 26.84.xx) HP SNA APPC/LU6.2 Programming Interface for Open- VMS (SPD 26.88.xx) HP SNA Data Transfer Facility for OpenVMS (SPD 27.85.xx) HP DECnet SNA Application Programming Interface for OpenVMS (SPD 26.86.xx) HP SNA 3270 Data Stream Programming Interface for OpenVMS (SPD 26.87.xx) 9 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ Table_1_(Cont.):__Access_Routines__________________________________ Supported_on_OpenVMS_Integrity_server_Systems______________________ HP SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 26.70.xx) HP SNA Remote Job Entry for OpenVMS (SPD 26.85.xx) ___________________________________________________________________ Supported_on_OpenVMS_Alpha_Systems_________________________________ HP SNA 3270 Terminal Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 26.84.xx) HP SNA APPC/LU6.2 Programming Interface for Open- VMS (SPD 26.88.xx) HP SNA Data Transfer Facility for OpenVMS (SPD 27.85.xx) HP DECnet SNA Application Programming Interface for OpenVMS (SPD 26.86.xx) HP DECwindows DECnet SNA 3270 Terminal Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 31.58.xx) HP SNA 3270 Data Stream Programming Interface for OpenVMS (SPD 26.87.xx) HP SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 26.70.xx) HP SNA Remote Job Entry for OpenVMS (SPD 26.85.xx) ___________________________________________________________________ Supported_on_OpenVMS_VAX_Systems___________________________________ HP SNA 3270 Terminal Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 26.84.xx) HP SNA APPC/LU6.2 Programming Interface for Open- VMS (SPD 26.88.xx) HP SNA Data Transfer Facility for OpenVMS (SPD 27.85.xx) HP DECnet SNA Application Programming Interface for OpenVMS (SPD 26.86.xx) 10 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ Table_1_(Cont.):__Access_Routines__________________________________ Supported_on_OpenVMS_VAX_Systems___________________________________ Compaq DECwindows DECnet SNA 3270 Terminal Emula- tor for OpenVMS (SPD 31.58.xx) HP SNA 3270 Data Stream Programming Interface for OpenVMS (SPD 26.87.xx) HP SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 26.70.xx) HP_SNA_Remote_Job_Entry_for_OpenVMS_(SPD_26.85.xx)_________________ Required on OpenVMS Integrity server Systems DECnet SNA Gateway Management Software Concurrent License: BA841AC GROWTH CONSIDERATIONS The minimum hardware and software requirements for any future version of this product may be different from the requirements for the cur- rent version. DISTRIBUTION MEDIA This product is available as part of the OpenVMS Integrity servers, Alpha, and VAX Software Product Libraries on CD-ROM. The software documentation for this product is available as part of the OpenVMS Integrity servers, Alpha and VAX Online Documentation Li- braries on CD-ROM. Documentation in hardcopy format can be ordered sep- arately. 11 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 SOFTWARE LICENSING Users need a separate license for each DEC ChannelServer or DEC Chan- nelServer II unit on which they will be using HP DECnet SNA Gateway- CT (except as otherwise specified by HP). The HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport license applies to the DEC ChannelServer or DEC ChannelServer II unit on which the software executes. This software is furnished only under a license. For more information about HP's licensing terms and policies, contact your local HP office. Users need a separate concurrent license for each Integrity server sys- tem that will be configured to interface with the HP DECnet SNA Gate- way for Channel Transport for the purposes of configuration and man- agement. This software is required on the Integrity servers HP load host for the HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT. License Management Facility Nonsupport This product does not provide support for the OpenVMS License Manage- ment Facility. A Product Authorization Key (PAK) is not required for installation or use of this version of the product. ORDERING INFORMATION Licenses License types vary by platform. ___________________________________________________________________ ______________HP_OpenVMS_Integrity_server_Licenses[1]______________ DECnet SNA Gateway Mgmt BA814AC Concurrent License: ___________________________________________________________________ [1]Gateway Mgmt software is required for Integrity servers. Order one_license_for_each_concurrent_user_running_OpenVMS.______________ 12 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ ________________HP_OpenVMS_Alpha_and_VAX_Licenses[1]_______________ DECnet SNA Gateway for QL-VC9A9-AA Channel Transport ___________________________________________________________________ [1]This license certificate authorizes use of the CT software on the_DESNA-A*_or_DESNB-A*_hardware__________________________________ Media and Documentation Media and documentation for this product are also available on the Open- VMS Integrity servers, Alpha, and VAX Software Product Libraries and Online Documentation Libraries on CD-ROM. Documentation in hardcopy format can be ordered separately. A separate concurrent license is required or each Integrity server sys- tem that will be configured to interface with the HP DECnet SNA Gate- way for Channel Transport for the purposes of configuration and man- agement. This software is required on the Integrity server HP load host for the HP DECnet SNA Gateway-CT. ___________________________________________________________________ ____HP_OpenVMS_Integrity_servers_Media_and_Online_Documentation____ Foundation Operating BA322AA#AJR Environment Enterprise Operating BA323AA#AJR Environment Mission Critical Operat- BA324AA#AJR ing_Environment____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ __________HP_OpenVMS_Alpha_Media_and_Online_Documentation__________ Software Products Library QA-03XAA-H8 Package 13 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ __________HP_OpenVMS_Alpha_Media_and_Online_Documentation__________ Software Layered Products QA-5G98A-H8 and Operating System Library_Package____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________HP_OpenVMS_VAX_Media_and_Online_Documentation___________ Software Products Library QA-5G88A-H8 Package Software Layered Products QA-YL48A-H8 and Operating System Library_Package____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _________________HP_OpenVMS_Documentation_(Printed)________________ DECnet SNA Gateway for QL-VC9AA-GZ Channel_Transport__________________________________________________ SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES Installation Installation provides comprehensive installation of HP and non-HP hard- ware, software, and networks products. These products include systems, servers, upgrades, workstations, terminals, PCs, peripherals, network equipment, operating systems, and layered products. Optional pieces of the Installation offer include site planning and preparation, ori- entation, and other projects which are based on the installation of computer equipment (e.g. relocation services). License Subscription 14 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 License Subscription provides the license rights to use all new ver- sions of those products, which are released during the contract pe- riod. Also included are the rights to use certain server-resident prod- ucts whose license is included in a corresponding client license. 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SOFTWARE WARRANTY This software is provided by HP with a 90-day conformance to warranty in accordance with the HP warranty terms applicable to the license pur- chase. WARRANTY LIMITATIONS IBM Supported Configurations This product is warranted with the IBM software configurations listed in the following table. 15 HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, SPD 29.76.07 Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ Table_2:__IBM_Software_Configurations______________________________ Software Prod- uct________________Version__Release________________________________ ACF/NCP/VS (for 5 4.0 the 3745) 6 3.0 7 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 ACF/VTAM 4 3.0, 4.0 MVS/ESA SP 4 2.0, 3.0 NetView 3 1.0, 2.0 OS/390 2 9.0, 10.0 VM/ESA 2 3.0, 4.0 VSE/SP 3 2.0 z/OS_______________1________1.6,_1.7,_1.8__________________________ Note: HP will support IBM software configurations, version and release numbers, as long as support for such configurations is generally avail- able from IBM. Other configurations may have been tested since this SPD was published. 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