Software Product Description ___________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: Compaq SNA Printer Emulator SPD 26.70.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.4 This SPD describes Compaq SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS, which is available for the OpenVMS Alpha and OpenVMS VAX platforms. All infor- mation applies to both platforms unless otherwise indicated. DESCRIPTION Compaq SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS (PrE) is an OpenVMS layered software product that allows suitably configured OpenVMS systems to receive printable data from IBM host-based applications. These appli- cations will originally have been developed to produce output for an IBM 3287 printer in system mode that is connected to an IBM 3274 clus- ter controller in a Systems Network Architecture (SNA) networking en- vironment. Access from the IBM system to OpenVMS systems is via one of the following SNA servers or gateways: TCP/IP or DECnet Connections o Compaq SNA Peer Server o Compaq SNA Domain Gateway o Compaq SNA Access Server for Windows NT[R] o Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS Alpha, a layered product that sup- ports local access as well as TCP/IP and DECnet clients DECnet Only Connections o Compaq DECnet SNA Gateway for Synchronous Transport o Compaq DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport o Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX, an OpenVMS VAX layered product that supports local access as well as remote DECnet clients April 2001 Compaq SNA Printer Emulator SPD 26.70.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.4 In an actual IBM 3287 environment, data transfer is one way (from host to printer) and generates hard copy. The PrE Access software will al- low OpenVMS users to direct the received output either to be printed via the OpenVMS Print Symbiont or spooled to a disk file. Features The following is a summary of functions provided by PrE: o PrE is configured and controlled via a Compaq Digital Command Lan- guage (DCL) style interface for ease of use. o PrE can accept data in SNA Character String (SCS) format (LU type 1) and 3270 Data Stream format (LU type 3). o PrE recognizes the following 3270 Data Stream orders: CR - Carriage Return DUP - Duplicate (converted to a semicolon) EM - End Message EUA - Erase Unprotected to Address FF - Form-feed FM - Field Mark (converted to an asterisk) GE - Graphics Escape (converted to a hyphen) NL - Newline PT - Program Tab RA - Repeat to Address SBA - Set Buffer Address SF - Start Fields o PrE supports the following 3270 Data Stream commands: WRITE ERASE/WRITE ERASE/WRITE ALTERNATE ERASE ALL UNPROTECTED o PrE will recognize the following SNA Character String orders: BS - Backspace CR - Carriage Return FF - Form-feed 2 Compaq SNA Printer Emulator SPD 26.70.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.4 GE - Graphics Escape (converted to a hyphen) HT - Horizontal Tab IRS - Inter Record Separator LF - Linefeed NL - Newline SHF - Set Horizontal Format SVF - Set Vertical Format TRN - Transparency VCS - Vertical Channel Select VT - Vertical Tab o PrE accepts but ignores the following SNA Character String orders: BEL - Bell ENP - Enable Presentation INP - Inhibit Presentation SLD - Set Line Density o PrE supports the 3287 printer Program Attention (PA1 and PA2) keys and the CANCEL PRINT key using commands entered at the user inter- face. o PrE does not support the Printer Authorization Matrix feature, and it does not emulate the 3287's REPRINT key function. o PrE supports 1 to 255 copies of the print job to be printed. o PrE supports a maximum of 250 sessions simultaneously. o PrE supports the ability to submit a print job for another user. The print job will run exactly as if that user submitted the re- quest. Accounting information is logged to that user's account. The user name string can be 1 to 12 characters in length and should be a valid user name on the system. o PrE supports multiple form types. The form type is specified by us- ing either a numeric value or a form name. These form types can re- fer to the print image width, length, or type of paper. Codes for these form types are installation defined. 3 Compaq SNA Printer Emulator SPD 26.70.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.4 o PrE supports the ability to change queue name, forms, number, num- ber of copies, user name, and choice of deleting the output stream files without stopping the session. o PrE supports the deletion of output files that are spooled to print- ers as a user-selectable setting. o PrE provides an option to send an INIT SELF request to the IBM ap- plication. o PrE supports LU security through the ability to specify a password for providing additional security to access the LU. This feature is supported in the Compaq DECnet SNA Gateway for Synchronous Trans- port, the Compaq DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport, the Com- paq SNA Domain Gateway, the Compaq SNA Access Server for Windows NT, and the Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS products. INSTALLATION Only experienced customers should attempt installation of this prod- uct. Installation services from Compaq are recommended for all other customers. These services provide for installation of the software prod- uct by an experienced software specialist. PREREQUISITE SUPPORT For Compaq SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS to be supported by Com- paq, the customer must also have a support agreement for the selected prerequisite SNA server or gateway. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS Processors Supported For information about supported processors, refer to the OpenVMS Op- erating System for Alpha and VAX Software Product Description (SPD 25.01.xx). Processors Not Supported PrE is not supported on the following processors: o VAX-11/785 4 Compaq SNA Printer Emulator SPD 26.70.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.4 o VAX-11/788 Disk Space Requirements (Block Cluster Size = 1) Disk space required for installation: OpenVMS Alpha 2119 blocks (1.06 MB) OpenVMS VAX 1711 blocks (856 KB) Disk space required for use (permanent): OpenVMS Alpha 1037 blocks (520 KB) OpenVMS VAX 574 blocks (290 KB) These counts refer to the disk space required on the system disk. The sizes are approximations; actual sizes may vary depending on the user's system environment, configuration, and software options selected. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS OpenVMS Operating System for Alpha and VAX, Version 6.2, 7.1 (VAX), 7.1-2 (Alpha), 7.2, 7.2-1 (Alpha), or 7.3 (SPD 25.01.xx). Using Compaq SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS requires a networking product appropriate for the version of OpenVMS, plus one of the SNA server or gateway products listed below. Networking options include: o TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS (SPD 46.46.xx) o DECnet for OpenVMS (Phase IV, SPD 48.48.xx) o DECnet-Plus (Phase V, SPD 50.45.xx for Alpha, SPD 25.03.xx for VAX). 5 Compaq SNA Printer Emulator SPD 26.70.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.4 Choose a networking option appropriate for OpenVMS Versions 6.2, 7.1 (VAX), 7.1-2 (Alpha), 7.2, 7.2-1 (Alpha), or 7.3 from the following table: ___________________________________________________________________ DECnet OpenVMS_____TCP/IP______IV__________DECnet_V_______________________ 6.2 4.2 6.2 6.3 7.1 5.1 7.1 7.1 7.1-2 5.1 7.1-2 7.1 7.2 5.1 7.2 7.2 7.2-1 5.1 7.2-1 7.2-1 7.3_________5.1_________7.3_________7.3____________________________ Choose one of the following SNA server or gateway products: o Compaq DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Support (SPD 29.76.xx) o Compaq DECnet SNA Gateway for Synchronous Transport (SPD 25.C6.xx) o Compaq SNA Domain Gateway (SPD 38.69.xx) o Compaq SNA Peer Server (SPD 51.08.xx) o Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS Alpha (SPD 70.89.xx) o Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX (SPD 27.01.xx) Cluster Environment This layered product is fully supported when installed on any valid and licensed VMScluster[TM] configuration without restrictions. The Hardware Requirements section details any special hardware required by this product. VMScluster configurations are described in the VMScluster Software Prod- uct Description (SPD 42.18.xx) and include CI[TM], Ethernet, and Mixed Interconnect configurations. OpenVMS Tailoring Classes 6 Compaq SNA Printer Emulator SPD 26.70.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.4 The following OpenVMS classes are required for full functionality of this layered product: o OpenVMS Required Saveset o Network Support o Utilities For more information on OpenVMS classes and tailoring, refer to the OpenVMS Operating System for Alpha and VAX Software Product Descrip- tion (SPD 25.01.xx). GROWTH CONSIDERATIONS The minimum hardware and software requirements for any future version of this product may be different from the minimum requirements for the current version. DISTRIBUTION MEDIA This product is available as part of the OpenVMS Alpha and VAX Soft- ware Product Libraries on CD-ROM. The software documentation for this product is available as part of the OpenVMS Alpha and VAX Online Doc- umentation Libraries on CD-ROM. Documentation in hardcopy format can be ordered separately. SOFTWARE WARRANTY This software is provided by Compaq with a 90-day conformance warranty in accordance with the Compaq warranty terms applicable to the license purchase. WARRANTY LIMITATIONS IBM Supported Configurations 7 Compaq SNA Printer Emulator SPD 26.70.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.4 This product is warranted with the IBM software configurations listed in the following table. ___________________________________________________________________ Table_1:__IBM_Software_Configurations______________________________ Software Prod- uct________________Version__Release________________________________ CICS/ESA 4 1.0 CICS/VSE 2 3.0 IMS/ESA All All NetView 3 1.0, 2.0 RSCS 3 2.0 Tivoli TIME 10 1 2.0, 3.0 NetView VSP 6 2.0 z/OS_______________1________1.0____________________________________ Refer to SNA server or gateway Software Product Descriptions for ad- ditional information on supported IBM operating systems, access meth- ods, and communications front-end software. 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. ORDERING INFORMATION For OpenVMS Alpha Systems: Software Licenses: QL-10TA*-** Software Documentation: QA-044AA-GZ 8 Compaq SNA Printer Emulator SPD 26.70.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.4 Media and documentation for this product are available on the Open- VMS Alpha Software Product Library and Online Documentation Library. Documentation in hard-copy format can be ordered separately. For OpenVMS VAX Systems: Software Licenses: QL-044A*-** Software Documentation: QA-044AA-GZ Media and documentation for this product are available on the Open- VMS VAX Software Product Library and Online Documentation Library. Doc- umentation in hard-copy format can be ordered separately. * Denotes variant fields. For additional information on available li- censes and services refer to the appropriate price book. The above information is valid at time of release. Please contact your local Compaq office for the most up-to-date information. SOFTWARE LICENSING This software is furnished only under a license. For more information about Compaq's licensing terms and policies, contact your local Com- paq office. License Management Facility Support This layered product supports the OpenVMS License Management Facil- ity. License units for this product are allocated on a CPU-capacity basis. For more information on the License Management Facility, refer to the OpenVMS Operating System for Alpha and VAX Software Product Descrip- tion (SPD 25.01.xx) or the License Management Facility manual of the OpenVMS Operating System documentation set. For more information about Compaq's licensing terms and policies, con- tact your local Compaq office. 9 Compaq SNA Printer Emulator SPD 26.70.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.4 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. 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. 10 Compaq SNA Printer Emulator SPD 26.70.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.4 UNIX and The Open Group are trademarks of The Open Group. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of their respective companies. Confidential computer software. Valid license from Compaq required for possession, use, or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Tech- nical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omis- sions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 11