COMPAQ Software Product Description ___________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 DESCRIPTION HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX is a layered software product that al- lows suitably configured OpenVMS VAX systems to directly participate in an IBM Systems Network Architecture (SNA) networking environment. After installing the SNA Server software and one or more DECnet SNA access routines, users can perform functions such as accessing IBM ap- plication programs or other system resources, act as a 3270 display station, exchange data files and documents with an IBM host, and im- plement distributed application programs that run between the Open- VMS VAX and IBM systems. Architecturally, an OpenVMS VAX system running HP SNA Server for Open- VMS VAX appears to the SNA network as a Physical Unit Type 2 node, and is attached to the SNA network through a synchronous communications device to an IBM 37xx Communications Controller. The SNA server soft- ware 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 logi- cal unit sessions depending on the VAX CPU and memory on which it is running. Both local and remote DECnet connections are supported from the HP SNA server into the IBM SNA network, using switched or leased lines in point-to-point or multipoint environments. HP 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 Soft- ware Requirements section of this Software Product Description. February 2004 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX can send Record Formatted Maintenance Statistics (RECFMS) messages to the IBM system. These messages con- tain counters requested by the IBM Netview Hardware Monitor using Re- quest Maintenance Statistics (REQMS) messages. Not all RECFMS messages are supported by HP 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 HP 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 HP and IBM file systems, exchange electronic documents and mail mes- sages, submit jobs to IBM batch subsystems acting as a Remote Job En- try workstation, and implement distributed, task-to-task application programs that run between HP 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 HP SNA Server for OpenVMS. Each device supports different configurations. See Table 1 in the Minimum Recommended Configuration section of this product's Soft- ware 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. HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX supports connections over X.25 switched virtual circuits (QLLC) as well as SDLC circuits. The QLLC circuit can be configured to use either incoming or outgoing X.25 switched vir- tual circuits (SVCs). HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX does not support X.25 permanent virtual circuits (PVCs). HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX 2 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 requires the IBM Network Packet Switched Interface (NPSI) in order to use QLLC circuits. The IBM NPSI software should be generated to sup- port "Boundary Network Node, Qualified Logical Link control" (BNN QLLC) type-3 switched virtual circuits. HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX also supports the following optional fa- cilities for QLLC circuits: o Flow Control Negotiation o Closed User Groups o Reverse Charging Management Utilities The HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX provides the management utilities SNANCP and SNAEVL. SNANCP is used to manage and monitor SNA server com- ponents such as line, circuit, physical unit (PU), and logical unit (LU). SNANCP provides the human interface for the HP system manager 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 HP SNA Server node should be viewed as part of the HP environment; the management of the line connecting the OpenVMS VAX system to the IBM system is a joint responsibility of the IBM and HP 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. The trace feature is helpful for identifying an error for remedial ac- tion. 3 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 The Installation Verification Procedure (IVP) for the HP 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 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 software specialist. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS Processors Supported The HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX supports the following processors and session maximums for local user connections, and an additional 128 sessions for DECnet connections. Restrictions are based on processor memory, line speeds, and CPU. For information about supported proces- sors, refer to the OpenVMS Operating System for VAX and Alpha Soft- ware Product Description (SPD 25.01.xx). ___________________________________________________________________ MicroVAX Processor_______________________Sessions___________________________ MicroVAX II 16 MicroVAX 2000 16 MicroVAX 3100 Models 10E, 16 20E, 88, and 98 MicroVAX 3100 Models 30, 40, 32 80, and 90 MicroVAX 3300 32 MicroVAX 3400 32 4 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 ___________________________________________________________________ MicroVAX Processor_______________________Sessions___________________________ MicroVAX 3600 32 MicroVAX 3800 32 MicroVAX_3900___________________32_________________________________ VAXstation Processor_______________________Sessions___________________________ VAXstation II 16 VAXstation 3200 16 VAXstation 3500 16 VAXstation 3520 16 VAXstation 3540 16 VAXstation 4000 Models 60, 32 90, and 96 5 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 ___________________________________________________________________ VAXserver Processor_______________________Sessions___________________________ 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 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 ___________________________________________________________________ VAX Processor_______________________Sessions___________________________ 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 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 7 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 ___________________________________________________________________ VAX (Cont.) Processor_______________________Sessions___________________________ VAX 8500 48 VAX 8530 48 VAX 8550 48 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 8 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 o A supported synchronous device (Table 1) ___________________________________________________________________ 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 HP 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. 9 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 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 HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4. ___________________________________________________________________ Table_2:__SNA_Server_Software_Requirements_________________________ OpenVMS Ver- Networking Data sion_____Software___________Link_____Additional_Software_Required__ 6.2 DECnet/OSI V6.3 SDLC None QLLC X.25 7.3 DECnet-Plus SDLC None V7.3 ____________________________QLLC_____X.25__________________________ Note: X.25 is packaged with DECnet-Plus, but a separate license is re- quired. Refer to the HP DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS VAX Software Product Description for further information. Cluster Environment This layered product is fully supported when installed on any valid and licensed VMScluster* configuration with the following restrictions: o The HP 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 HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX 10 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 *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 HP 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_________________________________ 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 SNA Application Programming Interface for OpenVMS (SPD 26.86.xx) HP DECwindows[TM] 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) 11 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 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 SNA Application Programming Interface for OpenVMS (SPD 26.86.xx) HP DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal Emulator for OpenVMS (SPD 31.58.xx) ___________________________________________________________________ Supported_on_OpenVMS_VAX_Systems_(Cont.)___________________________ 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_Tru64_UNIX_Systems____________________________________ HP SNA APPC/LU6.2 Programming Interface for Tru64 UNIX (SPD 56.11.xx) HP 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. 12 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 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 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. ___________________________________________________________________ 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 OS/390 2 10.0 OS/390 Com- All All munications Server 13 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 ___________________________________________________________________ Table_4_(Cont.):__IBM_Software_Configurations______________________ Software Prod- uct________________Version__Release________________________________ Tivoli TIME 10 1 3.0, 4.0 NetView z/OS 1 3.0, 4.0 z/OS Communica- All All tions_Server_______________________________________________________ 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. Please contact your local HP 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. ___________________________________________________________________ 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_____________________________ ORDERING INFORMATION Software Licenses: QL-362A*-AA Hardcopy Documentation: QA-362A*-GZ 14 HP SNA Server SPD 27.01.12 for OpenVMS VAX, Version 2.4 * 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 HP. For more informa- tion about HP's licensing terms and policies, contact your local HP office. License Management Utility Support This layered product supports the OpenVMS License Management Utility. 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 A variety of service options are available from HP Services. For more information, contact your local HP office. © 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Corporation, L.P. UNIX is a registered trademark and The Open Group is a trademark of The Open Group. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. 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