Software Product Description ___________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 DESCRIPTION Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX is a layered software product that allows suitably configured OpenVMS VAX systems to directly partici- pate in an IBM Systems Network Architecture (SNA) networking environ- ment. After installing the SNA Server software and one or more DEC- net SNA access routines, users can perform functions such as access- ing IBM application programs or other system resources, act as a 3270 display station, exchange data files and documents with an IBM host, and implement distributed application programs that run between the OpenVMS VAX and IBM systems. Architecturally, an OpenVMS VAX system running Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX appears to the SNA network as a Physical Unit Type 2 node, and is attached to the SNA network through a synchronous communica- tions device to an IBM 37xx Communications Controller. The SNA server software supports one synchronous communications line at speeds of 9.6 Kbps to 64 Kbps, depending on the communications device being used. The SNA server software supports a maximum of 16 to 64 concurrent SNA logical unit sessions depending on the VAX CPU and memory on which it is running. Both local and remote DECnet connections are supported from the Compaq SNA server into the IBM SNA network, using switched or leased lines in point-to-point or multipoint environments. Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX also supports connections over X.25 switched virtual circuits using Qualified Logical Link Control (QLLC). An X.25 license is required for SNA over X.25 connections. Refer to the Software Requirements section of this Software Product Descrip- tion. April 2001 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX can send Record Formatted Mainte- nance Statistics (RECFMS) messages to the IBM system. These messages contain counters requested by the IBM Netview Hardware Monitor using Request Maintenance Statistics (REQMS) messages. Not all RECFMS mes- sages are supported by Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX. Refer to the SNA Server documentation for more information. The functions provided by the SNA server software are comparable to those provided by the DECnet SNA Gateway product. Users on one or more Compaq systems with SNA access routines can simultaneously perform func- tions such as accessing IBM application programs or other system re- sources, act as a 3270 display station, perform data transfer between Compaq and IBM file systems, exchange electronic documents and mail messages, submit jobs to IBM batch subsystems acting as a Remote Job Entry workstation, and implement distributed, task-to-task applica- tion programs that run between Compaq and IBM systems. Systems wishing access to the SNA environment must be configured with the appropriate SNA access routines. For additional information about which access routines are supported, see the Optional Software sec- tion of this Software Product Description. A variety of communications devices are supported. Please refer to the DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS VAX Software Product Description (SPD 25.03.xx) for information about the devices supported by the Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS. Each device supports different configurations. See Ta- ble 1 in the Minimum Recommended Configuration section of this prod- uct's Software Product Description for details. For connection via Synchronous Data Link Control (SDLC) circuits can be set full duplex. Data can be sent and received simultaneously on full-duplex lines. This setting corresponds to DATMODE=FULL in the IBM ACF/NCP PU macro. Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX supports connections over X.25 switched virtual circuits (QLLC) as well as SDLC circuits. The QLLC circuit can 2 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 be configured to use either incoming or outgoing X.25 switched vir- tual circuits (SVCs). Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX does not sup- port X.25 permanent virtual circuits (PVCs). Compaq SNA Server for Open- VMS VAX requires the IBM Network Packet Switched Interface (NPSI) in order to use QLLC circuits. The IBM NPSI software should be generated to support "Boundary Network Node, Qualified Logical Link control" (BNN QLLC) type-3 switched virtual circuits. Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX also supports the following optional facilities for QLLC circuits: o Flow Control Negotiation o Closed User Groups o Reverse Charging Management Utilities The Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX provides the management util- ities SNANCP and SNAEVL. SNANCP is used to manage and monitor SNA server components such as line, circuit, physical unit (PU), and logical unit (LU). SNANCP provides the human interface for the Compaq system man- ager to monitor, control, and troubleshoot the SNA server and its IBM SNA environment. All management functions pertaining to SNA server soft- ware are performed on VAX system. The SNANCP commands allow users to display and modify information pertaining to the line, circuit, PU, LUs, and access names. Online help is provided. SNAEVL is used to log events generated by these components. Management of the Compaq SNA Server node should be viewed as part of the Compaq environment; the management of the line connecting the Open- VMS VAX system to the IBM system is a joint responsibility of the IBM and Compaq system managers. Problem Isolation and Determination Tools The Common Trace Facility (CTF) is the problem-determination tool that provides frame-level tracing of a circuit to help in debugging appli- cation programs and identifying system problems. A privileged DECnet- Plus user can run a trace at the PU level, SDLC level, or session level. 3 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 The trace feature is helpful for identifying an error for remedial ac- tion. The Installation Verification Procedure (IVP) for the Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX, SNAVMS$IVP, is also useful for problem isolation. SNAVMS$IVP is run separately from any access routine, and can be used to verify connectivity to specific IBM applications over specific LU sessions. In failure cases, SNAVMS$IVP displays an expanded error text that at- tempts to diagnose the cause of the failure. INSTALLATION Installation services from Compaq are recommended for a customer's first purchase of this software product. These services provide for instal- lation of the software by an experienced software specialist. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS Processors Supported The Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX supports the following proces- sors and session maximums for local user connections, and an additional 128 sessions for DECnet connections. Restrictions are based on pro- cessor memory, line speeds, and CPU. For information about supported processors, refer to the OpenVMS Operating System for VAX and Alpha Software Product Description (SPD 25.01.xx). ___________________________________________________________________ MicroVAX Processor_______________________Model______________________________ MicroVAX II 16 MicroVAX 2000 16 MicroVAX 3100 Models 10E, 16 20E, 88, and 98 4 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ MicroVAX Processor_______________________Model______________________________ MicroVAX 3100 Models 30, 40, 32 80, and 90 MicroVAX 3300 32 MicroVAX 3400 32 MicroVAX 3600 32 MicroVAX 3800 32 MicroVAX_3900___________________32_________________________________ VAXstation Processor_______________________Model______________________________ VAXstation II 16 VAXstation 3200 16 VAXstation 3500 16 VAXstation 3520 16 VAXstation 3540 16 VAXstation 4000 Models 60, 32 90, and 96 5 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ VAXserver Processor_______________________Model______________________________ VAXserver 3100 Models 10E, 16 20E VAXserver 3300 16 VAXserver 3400 16 VAXserver 3500 16 VAXserver 3600 16 VAXserver 3602 16 VAXserver 3800 16 VAXserver 3900 16 VAXserver 4000 Model 200 32 VAXserver 4000 Model 300 32 VAXserver 6000 Model 220, 48 220 VAXserver 6000 Model 310, 48 320 VAXserver 6000 Models 410 48 VAXserver 6000 Models 510, 48 520 6 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ VAX Processor_______________________Model______________________________ VAX 4000 Model 100 32 VAX 4000 Model 106A, 108 64 VAX 4000 Model 200 32 VAX 4000 Model 300 48 VAX 4000 Model 505 32 VAX 4000 Model 505, 505A 64 VAX 4000 Model 705A 64 7 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ VAX Processor_______________________Model______________________________ VAX 6000 Model 210, 220, 230 48 VAX 6000 Model 240 64 VAX 6000 Model 310, 320, 330 48 VAX 6000 Model 340, 350, 360 64 VAX 6000 Model 410 48 VAX 6000 Model 420, 430, 64 440, 450, 460 VAX 6000 Model 510 48 VAX 6000 Model 520, 530, 64 540, 550, 560 VAX 6000 Model 610, 620, 64 630, 640, 660 VAX 7000 Model 810, 820, 64 830, 840, 850, 860 VAX 8200 32 VAX 8250 32 VAX 8300 32 VAX 8350 32 VAX 8500 48 VAX 8530 48 VAX 8550 48 8 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ VAX Processor_______________________Model______________________________ VAX 8700 48 VAX 8810 48 VAX 8800 64 VAX 8820 64 VAX 8830 64 VAX 8840 64 VAX 9000 All Models 64 VAX 10000 All Models 64 VAXft 3000 Model 110 32 VAXft 3000 Model 310, 410, 48 610, 612 ___________________________________________________________________ Users can configure their IBM line to activate more logical unites (LUs) than the maximum number of sessions allowed for the processor. The max- imum number of active LUs is twice the maximum number of sessions. For example, 64 LUs can be activated on a MicroVAX 3600. Minimum Recommended Configuration A minimum hardware system configuration includes: o One system disk o A load device o 6 MB memory o Modems or modem eliminators o A supported synchronous device (Table 1) 9 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ Table_1:__Synchronous_Controller_Characteristics___________________ EIA- 232-D Device______NRZI[1]__V2.4_____V.35_____Max._Line_Speed_(Kbps)______ DMB32 Yes Yes Yes 38.4 DSB32 Yes Yes Yes 64 DPV11 No Yes No 9.6 DSV11 Yes Yes Yes 64 DST32 Yes Yes No 19.2 DSH32 Yes Yes No 19.2 DSW41 Yes Yes No 64 DSW42 Yes Yes No 64 DSW21 Yes Yes Yes 64 DSF32 Yes Yes Yes 64 ___________________________________________________________________ [1]NRZI support means the signaling mode for the lines from the Compaq SNA Server to the IBM system can be set to NORMAL or NRZI (non-return-to-zero-inverted) so the line characteristics can match those set in the IBM ACF/NCP LINE macro. ___________________________________________________________________ Disk Space Requirements (Block Cluster Size = 1) Disk space required for 8000 blocks installation: Disk space required for 6500 blocks use (permanent): 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. 10 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS o OpenVMS Operating System for VAX (SPD 25.01.xx) o DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS VAX (SPD 25.03.xx) Table 2 summarizes the software dependencies and operating system sup- port for the Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3. ___________________________________________________________________ Table_2:__SNA_Server_Software_Requirements_________________________ OpenVMS Ver- Networking Data sion_____Software___________Link_____Additional_Software_Required__ 7.3 DECnet-Plus SDLC None V7.3 QLLC X.25 V7.2 DECnet-Plus SDLC None V7.2 QLLC X.25 V7.1 DECnet-Plus SDLC None V7.1 QLLC X.25 V6.2 DECnet/OSI V6.3 SDLC None ____________________________QLLC_____X.25__________________________ Note: X.25 is packaged with DECnet-Plus, but a separate license is re- quired. Refer to the Compaq DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS VAX Software Prod- uct Description for further information. 11 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 Cluster Environment This layered product is fully supported when installed on any valid and licensed VMScluster* configuration with the following restrictions: o The Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX must be configured and run on each OpenVMS VAX node containing a synchronous device connected to the SNA network for SDLC circuits. o The access routines must run on the node configured with Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX *OpenVMS Cluster configurations are fully described in the OpenVMS Clus- ter Software Product Description (SPD 42.18.xx). OPTIONAL SOFTWARE The following list identifies access routines that are available for use with the Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX. For information about these products, consult the respective Software Product Descriptions. ___________________________________________________________________ Table_3:__Access_Routines__________________________________________ Supported_on_OpenVMS_Alpha_Systems_________________________________ Compaq SNA 3270 Terminal Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 26.84.xx) Compaq SNA APPC/LU6.2 Programming Interface for OpenVMS (SPD 26.88.xx) Compaq SNA Data Transfer Facility for OpenVMS (SPD 27.85.xx) Compaq DECnet SNA Application Programming Inter- face for OpenVMS (SPD 26.86.xx) Compaq DECwindows[TM] DECnet SNA 3270 Terminal Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 31.58.xx) 12 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ Table_3_(Cont.):__Access_Routines__________________________________ Supported_on_OpenVMS_Alpha_Systems_________________________________ Compaq SNA 3270 Data Stream Programming Interface for OpenVMS (SPD 26.87.xx) Compaq SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 26.70.xx) Compaq SNA Remote Job Entry for OpenVMS (SPD 26.85.xx) ___________________________________________________________________ Supported_on_OpenVMS_VAX_Systems___________________________________ Compaq SNA 3270 Terminal Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 26.84.xx) Compaq SNA APPC/LU6.2 Programming Interface for OpenVMS (SPD 26.88.xx) Compaq SNA Data Transfer Facility for OpenVMS (SPD 27.85.xx) Compaq DECnet SNA Application Programming Inter- face for OpenVMS (SPD 26.86.xx) Compaq DECwindows DECnet SNA 3270 Terminal Emula- tor for OpenVMS (SPD 31.58.xx) Compaq SNA 3270 Data Stream Programming Interface for OpenVMS (SPD 26.87.xx) Compaq SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 26.70.xx) Compaq SNA Remote Job Entry for OpenVMS (SPD 26.85.xx) ___________________________________________________________________ Supported_on_Tru64_UNIX_Systems____________________________________ Compaq SNA APPC/LU6.2 Programming Interface for Tru64 UNIX (SPD 56.11.xx) 13 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ Table_3_(Cont.):__Access_Routines__________________________________ Supported_on_Tru64_UNIX_Systems____________________________________ Compaq SNA LUA Programming Interface for Tru64 UNIX_(SPD_70.69.xx)________________________________________________ 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 VAX Software Prod- uct Library on CD-ROM. The software documentation for this product is also available as part of the OpenVMS VAX Online Documentation Library on CD-ROM. SOFTWARE WARRANTY This software is provided by Compaq with a 90-day conformance to war- ranty in accordance with the Compaq warranty terms applicable to the license purchase. WARRANTY LIMITATIONS IBM Supported Configurations This product is warranted with the IBM software configurations listed in the following table. 14 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ Table_4:__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 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 Tivoli TIME 10 1 2.0, 3.0 NetView VSE/SP 3 2.0 z/OS_______________1________1.0____________________________________ Note: Compaq will support IBM software configurations, version and re- lease numbers, as long as support for such configurations is gener- ally available from IBM. Other configurations may have been tested since this SPD was published. Please contact your local Compaq office for up-to-date information regarding listed configurations. For X.25 support the SNA Server for OpenVMS requires the IBM NPSI and NCP software configurations listed in the following table. 15 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 ___________________________________________________________________ Table_5:__IBM_Software_Required_for_X.25_Support___________________ NPSI NCP Ver- Ver- sion______Release___sion______Release______________________________ 3 4.0 5 4.0 3 6.0 6 3.0 3_________8.0_______7_________8.0,_9.0_____________________________ Fujitsu Support The Fujitsu hardware and software environments listed below are sup- ported with the following restrictions: o These configurations are supported by Compaq Japan (Compaq Computer K.K.) for installations in the country of Japan ONLY and ONLY with the "F" version access routines listed below, which are available from and supported by Compaq Japan. o Only SDLC circuits are supported with Fujitsu configurations. Please contact Compaq Japan for additional information. Hardware o FUJITSU FACOM M-series Mainframe o FUJITSU F2806G front end Software o FUJITSU NCP-G V10L20 (similar to IBM's ACF/NCP) o FUJITSU OS IV/F4 MSP E20 (similar to IBM's MVS/XA) o FUJITSU VTAM-G V10L20 (similar to IBM's VTAM) "F" Access Routines 16 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 The following products provide local language support and are supported by Compaq Japan (Compaq Computer K.K) for use with Fujitsu environ- ments in Japan. ___________________________________________________________________ F_Access_Routines_____Version_______SPD_(Japan)____________________ F6650 Terminal 1.0 27.J3.xx Emulator F6650 Data Stream 1.0 27.J4.xx Programming Inter- face DECwindows[TM] 1.0 27.T7.xx F6650 Terminal Emulator for VMS F-RJE 1.0 27.J5.xx F-PRE_________________1.0___________26.T8.xx_______________________ ORDERING INFORMATION Software Licenses: QL-362A*-AA Hardcopy Documentation: QA-362A*-GZ * Denotes variant fields. For additional information on available li- censes, services, and media, refer to the appropriate price book. SOFTWARE LICENSING This software is furnished under license from Compaq Computer Corpo- ration. For more information about Compaq's licensing terms and poli- cies, contact your local Compaq office. License Management Utility Support This layered product supports the OpenVMS License Management Utility. 17 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 For more information on the License Management Utility, refer to the OpenVMS Operating System for Alpha Software Product Description (SPD 25.01.xx) or the License Management Utility manual of the OpenVMS Op- erating System documentation set. SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES Installation Installation provides comprehensive installation and of Compaq and non- Compaq hardware, software, and networks products. These products in- clude systems, servers, upgrades, workstations, terminals, PCs, pe- ripherals, network equipment, operating systems, and layered products. Optional pieces of the Installation offer include site planning and preparation, orientation, and other projects which are based on the installation of computer equipment (e.g. relocation services). License Subscription 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. Telephone Software Support Software Support provides software problem identification and reso- lution and operational support for system managers, technical support/helpdesk personnel who manage Compaq and popular multivendor server software in either a standalone or networked environment. This service provides access both to technical resources to assist in problem diagnosis and resolution and to Compaq's information database. This combination of support resources will address system management questions and inquiries on a wide variety of topics including information on the latest prod- uct features, known problems and available solutions, and operational advice and assistance to help the system manager, system administra- tor better manage its information technology environment. 18 Compaq SNA Server SPD 27.01.11 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.3 Please contact your local Compaq office for additional information on specific services in your area. © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Of- fice. DECnet and OpenVMS are trademarks of Compaq Information Tech- nologies Group, L.P. in the United States and other countries. UNIX and The Open Group are trademarks of The Open Group. 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