Software Product Description ___________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 DESCRIPTION The DEC SNA Peer Server is a member of Digital Equipment Corporation's family of SNA transport products. This family consists of hardware and software products that connect suitably configured Digital networked systems and IBM[R] systems in a Systems Network Architecture (SNA) environment. The DEC SNA Peer Server is a layered software product that offers peer connectivity between IBM systems and applications and Digital systems and applications through its support for SNA Node Type 2.1 (LEN Node) protocols. The Peer Server is supported on Alpha AXP workstations or servers running the Digital UNIX[R] (formerly DEC OSF/1) operating system. Refer to the HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS section of this SPD for supported processors. The DEC SNA Peer Server connects to the IBM SNA environment via SDLC, LLC2, or QLLC data link protocols supporting wide area network (WAN) and local area network (LAN) access. Non-SNA network access is via TCP /IP and/or DECnet/OSI; consult the latest Digital UNIX and DECnet/OSI SPDs for comprehensive media/device support lists. The DEC SNA Peer Server allows OpenVMS, ULTRIX, Digital UNIX, MS-DOS[R], Microsoft[R] Windows[TM], OS/2[R], and Macintosh[R] based applications to communicate with applications running on systems in both Subarea and APPN[TM] (Advanced Peer to Peer Networking[TM]) SNA networks. A built-in tn3270 Server capability provides remote tn3270 clients with interactive Telnet access to the host system without requiring the installation of TCP/IP on the mainframe. DIGITAL September 1995 AE-Q1PCE-TE DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 SNA WAN Access WAN access is provided via SDLC leased or switched lines or X.25 packet switched links. SDLC is supported on the DEC 3000 family through either one or more DEC WANcontroller 720 TURBOchannel synchronous adapter or the built- in serial communication controller port (SCC) present on DEC 3000 systems. SDLC is supported on DEC EISA-based systems (AlphaServer 2100) Server family through one or more DEC EISA Synchronous Communications Controller (DNSES). SDLC is supported on DEC ISA-based systems (AlphaServer 200 systems) through one or more DEC ISA/Synchronous Communications Controllers (PBXDI-**). X.25 access is supported via local synchronous or X.25 gateway LAN access (X.25 Relay) using the X.25 for Digital UNIX systems product. (See the OPTIONAL SOFTWARE section of this SPD.) SNA LAN Access LLC2 LAN support is provided for Token Ring, CSMA-CD, and FDDI access. Token Ring is supported through one or more DEC TRNcontroller 700 TURBOchannel Token Ring Interface devices on TURBOchannel-based Alpha AXP systems, or by the DW300/DT424 Token Ring Communications Controller on EISA-based Alpha AXP systems. All Alpha AXP systems support Ethernet/CSMA-CD interfaces (check the Digital Systems and Options Catalog for Ethernet interface type(s) supported on specific processors). This product supports Digital's ISO 9341 (FDDI) devices for use with the LLC2 protocol. Refer to the Digital UNIX[R] Operating System SPD 41.61.xx for the various FDDI devices supported. Note: SNA network connections via CSMA-CD support standard Ethernet 802.3 only (not Ethernet V2). Features 2 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 Features of the DEC SNA Peer Server include: o SNA wide area (WAN) connectivity to the SNA environment via SDLC links or packet switched (X.25) networks. o SNA local area (LAN) connectivity to the SNA environment via To- ken Ring, Ethernet, or FDDI. o Node Type 2.1 (APPN LEN node) support. o Local and remote client connectivity between TCP/IP and DECnet/OSI environments to IBM mainframe, AS/400[TM], PS/2[R] systems. o Supports up to 1,024 concurrent LU sessions. Maximum concurrent session count limited by specific software license purchased (LMF PAK). o Layered software product on Alpha AXP systems running the Digital UNIX operating system. o Compatible with most Digital supplied client software. Refer to the SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS section for availability and required versions of optional software. o On-demand non-SNA network client application startup. (Supports SNA session startup when initiated from the adjacent SNA node.) o Supports synchronous communication speeds (SDLC) up to 19.2 Kb/s with the built-in Alpha AXP synchronous/asynchronous serial com- munications port (SCC) or up to T1/E1 speeds with optional TURBOchannel synchronous device (DEC WANcontroller 720) or 5Mb/s with ISA-bus PBXDI EISA synchronous communications controller (DNSES). o Managed from SNMP management station with supplied MIB extensions or Digital management director (DEC CMIP). o tn3270 Server capability. o SDLC multiple secondary station support. Components 3 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 The DEC SNA Peer Server consists of the Peer Server software, a Con- figuration Utility, Peer Server management software, and device drivers. The Peer Server software installs on a Digital UNIX AXP system, and various parameters are configured upon startup using information generated from the Configuration Utility. The Peer Server can be managed and monitored either locally or remotely using NCL or CMIP and the Common Trace Facility (CTF). Configuration Utility After the Peer Server installation is complete it is configured us- ing the supplied Configuration Utility. The Peer Server Configuration utility creates a startup script that the Peer Server in turn reads when it starts. The script file contains the commands necessary to create the various Peer Server management entities (such as DLC links and stations, Logical Units, and Access Names). The Configuration Utility allows Peer Server managers to save answers and to modify discrete parts of the configuration. Server Management The Peer Server is managed with either an SNMP management station (such as POLYCENTER NetView) or a DEC CMIP director (such as the Digital Network Control Language (ncl) utility). The management software components can be installed either on the same system as the Peer Server or optionally installed and run on a separate UNIX system. Private SNA MIB definitions are provided for management from SNMP-based management stations. The Common Trace Facility (CTF) can be used to trace data exchanges at the TG level, LU/Session level, or DLC link level. Data can be an- alyzed live or saved to a file for later analysis. Client Software When used with appropriate client software, users can access appli- cations and data, transfer files, exchange information, and transfer print jobs between the two environments. 4 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 Refer to the OPTIONAL SOFTWARE section for availability and required versions of optional software. INSTALLATION A specialized Installation and Orientation Service for the Peer Server is available through Digital and is highly recommended for customers' initial and subsequent installation of this product. Prior to the purchase of support services for this product the installation must be verified by Digital. Customer Responsibilities Before installation of the software, the customer must do the follow- ing: o Install all hardware, including terminals. o Obtain, install, and show as operational any equipment and facil- ities necessary to interface to Digital's communications equipment. o For SDLC (synchronous connection to SNA environment), demonstrate the equivalence of operation for modems other than Bell System 201C, 208A, or 209A; IBM 5866 Model 1; AT&T[R] 2596 or 2556; or Data Phone[R] II (AT&T 2096A, Digital 2500/2600, or equivalent) type modems or, in Europe, PTT approved modems. o Install and configure any necessary IBM host software that commu- nicates with the Peer Server. o Complete Orientation and Installation Service requirements. o Make available for a reasonable period of time, as mutually agreed by Digital and the customer, all hardware, communications facil- ities, and terminals that are to be used during installation. o Be prepared to work with both Digital and IBM systems personnel to coordinate the pre-installation activities. o Be prepared to modify IBM component generation parameters to sup- port the Peer Server. 5 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 Delays caused by any failure to meet these responsibilities will be charged at Digital's then-prevailing rate for time and materials. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS The Peer Server can be installed on Alpha AXP workstations or servers running the Digital UNIX operating system. Processors Supported Alpha AXP: AlphaStation 200 Model 4/100[1] AlphaStation 200 Model 4/166[1] AlphaStation 200 Model 4/233[1] AlphaStation 400 Model 4/233[1] AlphaServer 400 Model 4/166[1] AlphaServer 1000 Model 4/200 [2] AlphaServer 1000 Model 4/233 [2] AlphaServer 2000 Model 4/200 [2] AlphaServer 2000 Model 4/233 [2] AlphaServer 2000 Model 4/275 [2] DEC 2000 Model 300 [2] DEC 2000 Model 500 [2] AlphaServer 2100 Model 4/200[2] AlphaServer 2100 Model 4/275[2] AlphaServer 2100 Model 5/250[2] ___________________________________________________________________ [1]SNA access available via LAN/Ethernet (LLC2) and SDLC (PBXDI- **). No Token Ring communication option currently available. [2]Both DNSES-AA (sync) and DW300/DT424 (Token Ring) devices sup- ported for SNA, in addition to Ethernet. 6 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 DEC 3000 Model 300X/LX DEC 3000 Model 400 DEC 3000 Model 400S DEC 3000 Model 500 DEC 3000 Model 500S DEC 3000 Model 500X DEC 3000 Model 600 DEC 3000 Model 600S DEC 3000 Model 800 DEC 3000 Model 800S DEC 3000 Model 900 DEC 4000 Model 600 Series[3] DEC 4000 Model 700 Series[3] DEC 7000 Model 600 Series[3] DEC 10000 Model 600 Series[3] DEC 10000 Model 700 Series[3] ___________________________________________________________________ [3]No synchronous or Token Ring communications option currently available. SNA access available only via LAN/Ethernet (LLC2). Communications Devices Supported DEC WANcontroller 720 - DSYT1-BA: On DEC TURBOchannel AXP systems (DEC 3000 family), SDLC support is provided with either one or more TURBOchannel synchronous communications devices (DEC WANcontroller 720) or optionally the built-in synchronous communications port (SCC) on the Alpha AXP system. DEC TRNcontroller 700 - DETRA-AA: On DEC TURBOchannel AXP systems (DEC 3000 family), Token Ring support is provided with either one or more TURBOchannel Token Ring adapters (DEC TRNcontroller 700). 7 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 DEC EISA Synchronous Communications Controller - DNSES-AA: On DEC EISA-based AXP systems (DEC 2000 and AlphaServer 2100 family), SDLC support is provided with one or more EISA synchronous communication devices (DNSES). ISA/Synchonous Communications Controller - PBXDI: On supported DEC ISA-based AXP systems (AlphaServer 200 family), SDLC support is provided with one or more ISA/Synchronous Controllers. EISA Token Ring Communications Controller - DW300/DT424: On supported DEC EISA-based AXP systems (AlphaServer 2100 family), Token Ring sup- port is provided with one or more EISA Token Ring adapters. ___________________________________________________________________ Device_____________Maximum_Line_Speed______________________________ Built-in sync 1 line @19.2 Kb/s (V.24 only) (SCC) DEC WANcon- 1 line up to T1/E1 (2.048 Mb/s); 2 lines each up troller to 64 Kb/s (DSYT1-BA) DEC EISA Sync 1 line up to T1/E1 (2.048 Mb/s); 2 lines each up Controller to 64 Kb/s (DNSES-AA) DEC ISA/Sync Each line up to 5 Mb/s Controller (PBXDI-**)_________________________________________________________ Disk Space Required for Installation and Use Root file / 4.5 MB system: Other file /usr 12 MB systems: /var 8 MB These sizes are approximate; actual sizes may vary depending on the user's system environment, configuration, and software options. 8 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS o Digital UNIX operating system, Version 3.2 OPTIONAL SOFTWARE For DECnet connectivity: o DECnet/OSI for Digital UNIX, Version 3.2 (SPD 41.92.xx) o X.25 for Digital UNIX systems, Version 1.3B (SPD 42.47.xx) The following table is a cross reference to optional DECnet SNA ac- cess routines that are available for use with the Peer Server. Please consult the respective Software Product Descriptions for additional information. ___________________________________________________________________ Terminal_Emulators_______________SPD_______________________________ DEC SNA 3270 Terminal/Print 62.71.xx Services for OSF/1 DECnet SNA OpenVMS 3270 Termi- 26.84.xx nal Emulator DECnet SNA MS-DOS[R] 3270 30.63.xx Terminal Emulator DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal 62.63.xx Emulator for OSF/1 DECwindows DECnet SNA 3270 31.58.xx Terminal Emulator for OpenVMS RUMBA for Digital, Mainframe 44.95.xx Edition RUMBA_Office_for_Digital_________63.09.xx__________________________ 9 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 ___________________________________________________________________ Remote_Job_Entry_________________SPD_______________________________ DEC SNA Remote Job Entry for 62.72.xx OSF/1 DECnet SNA OpenVMS Remote Job 26.85.xx Entry______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Printer_Services_________________SPD_______________________________ DEC SNA 3270 Terminal/Print 62.71.xx Services for OSF/1 DECnet SNA OpenVMS Printer 26.70.xx Emulator___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Mail_Services____________________SPD_______________________________ VAX Message Router/S Gateway 29.24.xx for IBM SNADS VAX Message Router/P Gateway 28.94.xx for_IBM_PROFS[R]___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ File Transfer and Database Access___________________________SPD_______________________________ DEC SNA Remote Job Entry for 62.72.xx OSF/1 DEC SNA 3270 Terminal/Print 62.71.xx Services for OSF/1 DECnet SNA Data Transfer 27.85.xx Facility 10 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 ___________________________________________________________________ File Transfer and Database Access___________________________SPD_______________________________ DEC RdbAccess for DB2 for 25.E7.xx OpenVMS DEC RdbAccess for RMS on VAX 32.88.xx VMS SQL_Access_Server_for_Rdb/VMS____40.89.xx__________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Programming_Interfaces___________SPD_______________________________ Digital SNA APPC/LU6.2 Pro- 56.11.xx gramming Interface for Digital UNIX DEC SNA APPC/LU6.2 Toolkit for 62.67.xx OSF/1 DEC SNA APPC/LU6.2 Runtime for 62.67.xx OSF/1 DEC HLLAPI Toolkit for OSF/1 62.70.xx DECnet SNA OpenVMS 3270 Data 26.87.xx Stream Programming Interface DECnet SNA OpenVMS APPC/LU6.2 26.88.xx Programming Interface DECnet SNA OpenVMS Application 26.86.xx Programming_Interface______________________________________________ IBM Supported Configurations The DEC SNA Peer Server has been tested and warranted with the fol- lowing IBM software configurations. 11 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 ___________________________________________________________________ Software_Product_______VersionRelease______________________________ MVS/SP (MVS/XA) 2 2.3 MVS/ESA SP 3 1.3 4 3.0 5 1.0 5 2.0 VM/ESA 1 2.0 1 2.1 ACF/VTAM[TM] 3 3.0 3 4.1 4 1.0 4 2.0 4 3.0 ACF/NCP/VS (for 4 3.1 3725s) ACF/NCP/VS (for 5 4.0 3745s) 6 1.0 6 2.0 6 3.0 NPSI 3 4.0 3 5.0 3 6.0 OS/400[R] 2 2.1 2 3.0 3 0.5 _______________________3_____1.0___________________________________ GROWTH CONSIDERATIONS The minimum hardware/software requirements for any future version of this product may be different from the requirements for the current version. 12 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 DISTRIBUTION MEDIA This product is distributed only on the Digital CD-ROM Software Li- brary for Digital UNIX (QA-054AA-H8). ORDERING INFORMATION ___________________________________________________________________ Description_______________Order_Number_____________________________ Software Licenses: 32-session license QL-2D7AM-3C 128-session license QL-2D7AM-3D 256-session license QL-2D7AM-3E 1,024-session license QL-2D7AM-3F Software Media QA-054AA-H8 Software Documentation QA-2D7A*-GZ Software Product Services QT-2D7*-** ______________________________________________________________ * Denotes variant fields. For additional information on available licenses, services, and media, refer to the appropriate price book. SOFTWARE LICENSING This software is only furnished under a license. For more information about Digital's licensing terms and policies, contact your local Dig- ital office. License Management Facility Support This layered product supports the Digital UNIX License Management Fa- cility. License units for this product are allocated on a Concurrent Use ba- sis. 13 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES The following Installation and Orientation Services are available: ___________________________________________________________________ Service___________________Order_Number_____________________________ On-site Installation QT-2D7A9-I9 and Orientation Service Remote Installation QR-SM2D7-BN (includes telephone only installation support) SNA Additional Technical QR-SMSNA-BA Services _______________________________________________________ A variety of service options are available from Digital. For more in- formation, contact your local Digital office. SOFTWARE WARRANTY Warranty for this software product is provided by Digital with the purchase of a license for the product as defined in the Software Warranty Addendum of this SPD. The above information is valid at time of release. Please contact your local Digital office for the most up-to-date information. [R] AT&T and Data Phone are registered trademarks of American Tele- phone and Telegraph Company. [R] DCA and IRMALAN are registered trademarks of Digital Communica- tions Associates. [R] IBM, NetView, OS/2, OS/400, PROFS, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. [R] Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 14 DEC SNA Peer Server, Version 1.3 SPD 51.08.04 [R] Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [R] OSF/1 is a registered trademark of Open Software Foundation, Inc. [R] UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company. [TM]Advanced Peer to Peer Networking, APPN, AS/400, and VTAM are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. [TM]Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. [TM]The DIGITAL logo, Alpha AXP, Alphaserver, Alphastation, AXP, DEC, DECnet, DECwindows, Digital, OpenVMS, PATHWORKS, POLYCENTER, Rdb/VMS, TURBOchannel, ULTRIX, VAX, and VMS are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. © 1995 Digital Equipment Corporation. All rights reserved. 15