This SPD describes Digital SNA Remote Job Entry for OpenVMS, which is available for the OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha platforms. All infor- mation applies to both platforms unless otherwise indicated. DESCRIPTION Digital SNA Remote Job Entry for OpenVMS (RJE) is a layered software product that allows suitably configured OpenVMS systems within a DEC- net or TCP/IP network to function as an SNA/RJE workstation or group of workstations that can transmit batch jobs to an IBM host and re- ceive job output. The OpenVMS system user can prepare batch jobs in files, submit the jobs, and obtain the job output. Access to the IBM SNA host environment is via one of the following products: o TCP/IP or DECnet connections: o DEC SNA Peer Server o DEC SNA Domain Gateway o DECnet only connections: o DECnet SNA Gateway for Synchronous Transport o DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport o VMS/SNA - an OpenVMS VAX layered product that supports users on the system where VMS/SNA is running By using batch interaction with the IBM host system, RJE can be used to submit data that can be used for periodic update of databases and other applications. Easily modified translation tables resident in ei- ther the SNA gateway or VMS/SNA convert ASCII code to a subset of IBM multi-national EBCDIC for transmission to the IBM host, and from EBCDIC to ASCII on reception of job output. February 1996 AE-EX17G-TE Features RJE offers the following features: o Each workstation includes a console interface that an operator can use to communicate with the Job Entry System in the IBM host. o RJE can support record sizes of up to 254 characters. o RJE supports data compression on reader streams and data decompres- sion on printer and punch streams. o The RJE Server can be run on the OpenVMS system to increase through- put of the SNA gateway. When using the DEC SNA Domain Gateway for Channel Transport for access to the IBM host system, the RJE Server must be run on the OpenVMS system. o ASCII to EBCDIC translation is transparent to the user but can be inhibited with /NOTRANSLATE qualifier on the ASSIGN command. Sending Jobs to the IBM Host Workstation users submit jobs to OpenVMS queues. The workstation trans- mits the queued jobs to the IBM host over the input streams associ- ated with a queue. This queuing technique makes it possible for many RJE users to sub- mit jobs at the same time and to do so even if the workstation is in- active. When the operator sets the workstation on, the workstation trans- mits all the jobs in its queues. For each submitted job, the user spec- ifies one or more files containing JCL (Job Control Language) state- ments, data, or programs. 2 Receiving Job Output The IBM host returns job output to a workstation over various output streams. Each IBM output stream will have an OpenVMS directory assigned to it. As output from jobs is received on an output stream, it is as- signed a file name identical to the name given to the job as it is ex- ecuted in the IBM system (normally names are specified by user sup- plied JCL). This mechanism allows easy identification of a particu- lar job when several users share the same job stream. In the SNA gate- way environment, job output may be directed to a system on the DEC- net network other than the initiating system. Managing the Workstation OpenVMS users with the required privilege can issue a set of restricted commands to manage the workstation. These commands allow the user to initialize and control the workstation, and to communicate interac- tively with the IBM batch subsystem. The following functions are avail- able: o Set the workstation ON and OFF o Stop the transmission of a job o Collect logging information in a disk file o Display status o Obtain on-line help information Specifying a Server When using an SNA gateway, there is an option of running the RJEServer on the SNA gateway (default) or running the RJEServer on the OpenVMS node. (When using the Gateway-CT or VMS/SNA as the transport to the IBM host, you must run the RJEServer on the OpenVMS node.) By running the RJEServer on an OpenVMS node, you can utilize idle OpenVMS resources and increase throughput of your SNA gateway. 3 INSTALLATION Only experienced customers should attempt installation of this prod- uct. Digital recommends that all other customers purchase Digital's Installation Services. These services provide for installation of the software product by an experienced Digital Software Specialist. Customer Responsibilities Before Digital installation of the software the customer must: o Have previously installed all requisite hardware including termi- nals and SNA gateway products; o Obtain, install, and demonstrate as operational any modems and other equipment and facilities necessary to interface to Digital's com- munications equipment; o Demonstrate equivalence of operation for modems other than Bell Sys- tem 201C, 208A or 209A, AT&T 2596 or 2556, Dataphone II (2096A, Dig- ital 2500, or equivalent) type modems or, in Europe, PTT approved modems; o Have generated, to Digital's satisfaction, any necessary IBM host software that will be communicating with the SNA gateway or VMS/SNA and the Remote Job Entry product; 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. Delays caused by any failure to meet these responsibilities will be charged at the prevailing rate for time and materials. Successful use of this product requires that: o The customer must be prepared to work with both Digital and IBM sys- tems personnel to coordinate the pre-installation activities. 4 o The customer should be capable of modifying IBM component gener- ation parameters to support either the SNA gateway or VMS/SNA and the Remote Job Entry software. WARRANTY LIMITATIONS IBM Supported Configurations This software has been tested and is warranted against IBM System/370 and IBM System/390 (includes 9xxx, 30xx, and 43xx series) class pro- cessor systems configured with the following IBM software. While this software may function correctly with other IBM software and equipment, and with software other than that supported by IBM, Digital cannot of- fer its standard warranty for this software unless it has been tested with such equipment and software configurations. The RJE software interoperates with the following IBM software: ___________________________________________________________________ Software_Product________Version__Release___________________________ MSV/ESA SP JES2 4 2.0 3.0 5 2.0 2.2 MSV/ESA SP JES3 4 2.0 3.0 5 2.0 2.2 ACF/VTAM 3 4.1 4.2 4 2.0 3.0 RSCS____________________3________2.0_______________________________ Since the introduction of this software, other configurations may have been tested. Please contact your local Digital office for up-to-date information regarding listed configurations. 5 Refer to the SNA Gateway Software Product Descriptions (SPD 29.76.xx, SPD 25.C6.xx, or SPD 38.69.xx) or the VMS/SNA Software Product Descrip- tion (SPD 27.01.xx) for additional information on supported IBM op- erating systems, access methods and communications front end software. PREREQUISITE SUPPORT For Digital SNA 3270 Remote Job Entry for OpenVMS to be Digital sup- ported, the customer must have a Digital supported SNA gateway or VMS /SNA configuration. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS Processors Supported: AlphaSerAlphaServer 4/166 400 4/266 AlphaServer 4/200 1000 AlphaServer 4/233 2000 AlphaServer 4/233 2100 5/250 AlphaServer 5/300 8200 AlphaServer 5/300 8400 AlphaStaAlphaStation 4/100 200 4/166 4/233 AlphaStation 4/233 250 AlphaStation 4/266 400 6 AlphaStation 5/266 600 AXP: DEC 3000 Model 300 AXP Workstation Model 300L AXP Workstation Model 300LX AXP Workstation Model 400 AXP Server Model 400 AXP Workstation Model 500 AXP Server Model 500 AXP Workstation Model 500X AXP Workstation DEC 4000 Model 600 Series Model 700 Series DEC 7000 Model 600 Series DEC 10000 Model 600 Series VAX: VAX 4000 Model 100A Model 200 Model 300 Model 400 Model 500 Model 600 VAX 6000 Model 200 Series Model 300 Series Model 400 Series Model 500 Series Model 600 Series VAX 7000 Model 600 Series Model 700 Series VAX 8XXX VAX 8200, VAX 8250, VAX 8300, VAX 8350, VAX 8500, VAX 8530, VAX 8550, VAX 8600, VAX 8650, VAX 8700, VAX 8800, VAX 8810, VAX 8820, VAX 8830, VAX 8840 7 VAX 9000 Model 110 Model 210 Model 300 Series Model 400 Series VAX 10000 Model 600 Series VAXft 3000 Model 110 Model 310 Model 410 Model 610 Model 612 MicroVAX:MicroVAX II MicroVAX 2000 MicroVAX Model 10/10E 3100 Model 20/20E Model 30 Model 40 Model 80 Model 90 Model 95 Model 96 MicroVAX 3300 MicroVAX 3400 MicroVAX 3500 MicroVAX 3600 MicroVAX 3800 MicroVAX 3900 8 VAXstatiVAXstation II VAXstation 2000 VAXstation Model 30 3100 Model 38 Model 40 Model 48 Model 76 VAXstation 3200 VAXstation 3500 VAXstation 3520 VAXstation 3540 VAXstation Model 60 4000 Model 90 Model 95 Model 96 VLC VAXstation 8000 VAXserveVAXserver Model 10/10E 3100 Model 20/20E VAXserver 3300 VAXserver 3400 VAXserver 3500 9 VAXserver 3600 VAXserver 3800 VAXserver 3900 VAXserver Model 200 4000 Model 300 Model 400 Model 500 Model 600 VAXserver Model 210 6000 Model 220 Model 310 Model 320 Model 410 Model 420 Model 510 Model 520 Model 610 Model 620 Model 630 VAXserver 8200, 8250, 8300, 8350, 8530, 8550, 8650, 8XXX 8700, 8800, 8810, 8820, 8830, 8840 Processors Not Supported: VAX-11 /730, VAX-11/750, VAX-11/780, VAX-11/785 Processor Restrictions: A TK50 Tape Drive is required for standalone MicroVAX 2000 and VAXs- tation 2000 systems. 10 DISK SPACE REQUIREMENTS For Alpha-Based Systems: Disk space required 3328 blocks (1.67 MB) for installation: Disk space required 1905 blocks (956 KB) for use (permanent) For VAX-Based Systems: Disk space required 2910 blocks (1.46 MB) for installation: Disk space required 919 blocks (460 KB) for use (permanent) 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. CLUSTER ENVIRONMENT This layered product is fully supported when installed on any valid and licensed VMScluster configuration without restrictions. The HARD- WARE 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, Ethernet, and Mixed In- terconnect configurations. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS For Alpha Systems: o OpenVMS Operating System for VAX and Alpha, Version 6.1, 6.2, or 7.0 (SPD 25.01.xx) o DECnet for OpenVMS (SPD 42.25.xx) o Digital TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Alpha (SPD 46.46.xx) 11 o DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport (SPD 29.76.xx) or DECnet SNA Gateway for Synchronous Transport (SPD 25.C6.xx) or DEC SNA Domain Gateway for Channel Transport (SPD 38.69.xx) o DEC SNA Peer Server (SPD 51.08.xx) For VAX Systems in a DECnet SNA Gateway Environment: o OpenVMS Operating System for VAX and Alpha, Version 6.1, 6.2, or 7.0 (SPD 25.01.xx) o DECnet-VAX (SPD 48.48.xx) o Digital TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS VAX (SPD 25.A4.xx) o DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport (SPD 29.76.xx) or DECnet SNA Gateway for Synchronous Transport (SPD 25.C6.xx) or DEC SNA Domain Gateway for Channel Transport (SPD 38.69.xx) o DEC SNA Peer Server (SPD 51.08.xx) For VAX Systems in a VMS/SNA Environment: o OpenVMS Operating System for VAX and Alpha, Version 6.1, 6.2, or 7.0 (SPD 25.01.xx) o VMS/SNA Software (SPD 27.01.xx) OpenVMS Tailoring: 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 VAX and Alpha Software Product Descrip- tion (SPD 25.01.xx). 12 GROWTH CONSIDERATIONS The minimum hardware/software requirements for any future version of this product may be different from the minimum requirements for the current version. DISTRIBUTION MEDIA For Alpha Systems: Media and documentation for this product are available on the Digi- tal CD-ROM Software Library for OpenVMS AXP. Documentation in hard- copy format can be ordered separately. For VAX Systems: 9-track 1600 BPI Magtape, TK50 Streaming Tape This product is also available as part of the OpenVMS Consolidated Soft- ware Distribution on CD-ROM. The software documentation for this prod- uct is also available as part of the OpenVMS Online Documentation Li- brary on CD-ROM. ORDERING INFORMATION Digital SNA Remote Job Entry for OpenVMS, Version 1.5 For OpenVMS Alpha Systems: Software Licenses: QL-10UA*-** Software Documentation: QA-453A*-GZ Software Product Services: QT-10UA*-** Media and documentation for this product are available on the Digi- tal CD-ROM Software Library for OpenVMS AXP. Documentation in hard- copy format can be ordered separately. For OpenVMS VAX Systems: 13 Software Licenses: QL-453A*-** Software Media: QA-453A*-** Software Documentation: QA-453A*-GZ Software Product Services: QT-453A*-** * 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 the licensing provisions of Digital's Standard Terms and Conditions. For more information about Digital's licensing terms and policies, contact your local Digital 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 VAX Operating System Software Product Description (SPD 25.01.xx), the OpenVMS AXP Operating System Software Product Description (SPD 41.87.xx), or the License Management Facility manual of the OpenVMS Operating Sys- tem documentation set. SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES A variety of service options are available from Digital. For more in- formation contact your local Digital office. 14 SOFTWARE WARRANTY Warranty for this software product is provided by Digital with the pur- chase of a license for the product as defined in this SPD. [R] IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Ma- chines Corporation. [TM]The Digital logo, AXP, DEC, DECnet, Digital, OpenVMS, VMS, and VT are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. © 1993 Digital Equipment Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 15