Software Product Description ___________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 This SPD describes Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal Emulator for OpenVMS, which is available for the OpenVMS Alpha and OpenVMS VAX plat- forms. All information applies to both platforms unless otherwise in- dicated. DESCRIPTION The Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal Emulator for OpenVMS (DECwin- dows TE) is a software product that allows users of supported, Open- VMS based Compaq workstations and servers in a DECnet or TCP/IP net- work to access and use applications running on an IBM mainframe. The product runs in the DECwindows Motif[R] environment. Access to the IBM host-based applications system from OpenVMS systems is via one of the following SNA server or gateway products: TCP/IP or DECnet Connections o Compaq SNA Peer Server o Compaq SNA Domain Gateway o Compaq SNA Access Server for Windows NT o Compaq SNA Server for OpenVMS Alpha, an OpenVMS layered product that supports local access as well as remote 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 DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 Communicating Between IBM and Compaq Systems In normal operation, IBM systems transfer a formatted screen much like a "form" or "panel" to the IBM 3270 block mode terminal. Terminal users fill in required data and the 3270 terminal transmits the completed form to the IBM host as a single unit. In contrast to this "block-mode" approach, Compaq terminals and workstations send data to OpenVMS host systems one character at a time. Using the DECwindows TE enables Com- paq's character-mode terminals to emulate IBM's block-mode style of computing by buffering outbound IBM data in the host system's memory before displaying it, as a single block, on the Compaq terminal. The Compaq terminal then transmits the screen form to the IBM host sys- tem via an SNA server or gateway. Translating ASCII and EBCDIC Data Compaq systems use ASCII code to represent data, while IBM systems use EBCDIC. DECwindows TE contains built-in translation tables that con- vert ISO Latin character input (given in ASCII code) to IBM multina- tional EBCDIC code for transfer through the SNA server or gateway. Users of DECwindows TE can modify these translation tables to fit most lan- guage needs. Starting the DECwindows TE Users can invoke the DECwindows TE from the OpenVMS command line or choose a custom menu selection on FileView or Session Manager. Users invoking DECwindows TE from an OpenVMS command line use the SNATERM command, along with DECwindows qualifiers to specify the IBM system and system resources to which they want to connect. While the DECwin- dows TE utility is running, its display window is formatted in the same style as a 3270 display station with the option of 3270, 3279-S3G, or 3192-G terminal types. Exiting DECwindows TE returns control to the OpenVMS Operating System. 2 Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 Features o Provides a DECwindows Motif style graphical user interface (GUI). This GUI complies with The Open Group[TM] Motif specification for both an open graphical user interface and an application program- ming interface (API). o Copy and Paste support of text within the current DECwindows ses- sion and to and from other DECwindows applications o Provides default keyboard maps for LK201, Mac X, and IBM enhanced PC keyboards o Equipped with a Record and Playback feature that enables users to save and replay up to 127 keystrokes to a selected function key o Graphics printing support o Graphics packages support: - IBM's GDDM (Graphical Data Display Manager) - SAS Institutes's SAS/Graph The DECwindows TE emulates the following IBM Display Stations: o 3178 o 3180M1-5 o 3278M1-5 o 3279-S3G o 3179-G o 3192-G Supported IBM 3270 Terminal Features o Protected and unprotected fields o Up to 1,920 characters (exception is 3278 Model 1 where applica- ble) o Alphanumeric and numeric data 3 Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 o Audible alarm and blinking cursor option o Intensified display, normal display, and nondisplay characters o Alphanumeric cursor (block cursor only) o Numeric lock override o Auto-repeat keys (as available on workstation keyboard SET-UP fea- ture) o SYS REQ (allows user to switch between SSCP-LU and LU-LU sessions) o Local Function Keys supported: - Erase to End - Cursor Left and Right of Field - Erase Input - Delete Character - Print - Duplicate - Backtab - Field Mark - Cursor Up - Insert Mode and Down - Cursor Home o Base color by data stream and structured fields o Local and host initiated copy and printer order FF (form feed) (black and white only) o 3270 Extended Attributes Supported: - Foreground and background colors (blue, red, pink, green, turquoise, yellow, white, black) - Extended highlighting (reverse video and underscoring) - Programmed symbols/character set IBM 3278 and 3180 Display Station Models 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Features: Screen Size Support: 4 Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 Model 1 - Up to 960 characters Model 2 - Up to 1920 characters Model 3 - Up to 2560 characters Model 4 - Up to 3440 characters Model 5 - Up to 3564 characters IBM 3179-G and 3192-G Display Station Features: o Vector-to-raster graphics o Mouse support o Trimming function as provided in DECwindows environment o Graphic cursor (only white cross cursor) o Programmed Symbol Set A and B o Up to 2560 characters (32 x 80) IBM 3279-S3G Display Station Features: o Programmed Symbol Set A-F o Up to 2560 characters (32 x 80) 3270 Terminal Features Unsupported o Selector light pen, security lock, magnetic strip card, and oper- ator identification card reader o <-! (new line) as auto-repeat keys o Field inherit keys o Programmed symbol selection keys o Magnetic slot reader o Keyboard Definition function o Entry Assist function o Key functions (DELETE WORD, NEXT WORD, and PREVIOUS WORD) o APL character set 5 Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 o Handscanner HELP Feature A readily available online help facility provides information on key functions. The operator information area as implemented on an actual 3270 display is not supported. However, much of the same information is reported by means of status indicators where the status line is dis- played. In addition, the user has the ability to redefine certain IBM key functions to different keys of the workstation keyboard. 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 Compaq software specialist. PREREQUISITE SUPPORT For Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal Emulator for OpenVMS to be sup- ported by Compaq, the customer must have a support agreement for the SNA server or gateway prerequisite product. 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 DECwindows TE is not supported on the following processors: VAX-11/730, VAX-11/750, VAX-11/780, and VAX-11/785. Disk Space Requirements (Block Cluster Size = 1) Disk space required for installation: 6 Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 OpenVMS Alpha 5,110 blocks (2.56 MB) OpenVMS VAX 4,195 blocks (2.11 MB) Disk space required for use (permanent) on client system: OpenVMS Alpha 163 blocks (82 KB) OpenVMS VAX 143 blocks (72 KB) Disk space required for use (permanent) on server system: OpenVMS Alpha 2,915 blocks (1.47 MB) OpenVMS VAX 2,000 blocks (1.01 MB) 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. Memory Requirements for DECwindows Support The minimum supported memory for this application running in a stand- alone DECwindows environment with both the client and server execut- ing on that same system is 4 MB. The performance and memory usage of DECwindows applications are par- ticularly sensitive to system configuration. Less memory may be re- quired on the client system (the system where the software is installed and executed) if the server (the component that displays the appli- cation) resides on another system. More memory may be required on a system with several applications running or may be desirable to im- prove the performance of an application. 7 Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 The minimum memory supported is 4 MB. However, additional memory im- proves performance. The memory size suggested for most typical hard- ware configurations is a minimum of 6 MB. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS o OpenVMS Operating System for Alpha and VAX, Version 6.2, 7.1 (VAX), 7.1-2 (Alpha), 7.2, 7.2-1 (Alpha), 7.3 (SPD 25.01.xx). o Compaq DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS (SPD 42.19.xx) o One of the following networking options: o Compaq TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS (SPD 46.46.xx) o Compaq DECnet for OpenVMS (Phase IV, SPD 48.48.xx) o Compaq DECnet-Plus (Phase V, SPD 50.45.xx for Alpha, SPD 25.03.xx for VAX) o 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) o Compaq SNA Access Server for Windows NT (SPD 64.79.xx) 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: 8 Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 ___________________________________________________________________ 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____________________________ 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 The OpenVMS portions of this software product support the OpenVMS Li- cense Management Facility. License units for this product are allocated on an Unlimited Use ba- sis. 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. CLUSTER ENVIRONMENT This layered product is fully supported when installed on any valid and licensed VMScluster[TM]* configuration without restrictions. 9 Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 * VMScluster configurations are fully described in the VMScluster Soft- ware Product Description (42.18.xx) and include CI[TM], Ethernet, and Mixed Interconnect configurations. OpenVMS TAILORING CLASSES The following OpenVMS classes are required for full functionality of this layered product: o OpenVMS Required Saveset o Network Support o Secure User's Environment o Utilities o RMS Journaling Files o BLISS Require Files o Example Files o User Environment Test Package o OpenVMS Workstation Support 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). OPTIONAL SOFTWARE None 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. 10 Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 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 Documentation 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 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 CMS/ESA 2 All IMS/ESA All All NetView 3 1.0, 2.0 Tivoli TIME 10 1 2.0, 3.0 NetView 11 Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 ___________________________________________________________________ Table_1_(Cont.):__IBM_Software_Configurations______________________ Software Prod- uct________________Version__Release________________________________ Transaction All All Server TSO/E All All 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: Software Licenses: QL-10WA*-** Software Documentation: QA-VXBAA-GZ For OpenVMS VAX: Software Licenses: QL-VXBA*-** Software Documentation: QA-VXBAA-GZ Media and documentation for this product are available on the Open- VMS Alpha and OpenVMS VAX Software Product Libraries and Online Doc- umentation Libraries on CD-ROM. Documentation in hardcopy format can be ordered separately. * Denotes variant fields. For additional information on available li- censes, services, and media, refer to the appropriate price book. 12 Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 The above information is valid at time of release. Please contact your local Compaq office for the most up-to-date information. 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 13 Compaq DECwindows SNA 3270 Terminal SPD 31.58.04 Emulator for OpenVMS, Version 2.1 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. 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. 14