COMPAQ Software Product Description ___________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: HP SNA Remote Job Entry SPD 26.85.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.7 This SPD describes HP SNA Remote Job Entry for OpenVMS, which is avail- able for the OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha platforms. All information applies to both platforms unless otherwise indicated. DESCRIPTION HP SNA Remote Job Entry for OpenVMS (RJE) is a layered software prod- uct that allows suitably configured OpenVMS systems within a DECnet[TM] 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 receive 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 SNA server or gateway prod- ucts: TCP/IP or DECnet Connections o HP SNA Peer Server o HP SNA Domain Gateway o HP SNA Access Server for Windows NT® o HP SNA Server for OpenVMS Alpha, a layered product that supports local access as well as TCP/IP and DECnet clients DECnet-Only Connections o HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Synchronous Transport o HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport February 2004 HP SNA Remote Job Entry SPD 26.85.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.7 o HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX, an OpenVMS VAX layered product that supports local access as well as remote DECnet clients 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 server or gateway convert ASCII code to a subset of IBM multinational EBCDIC for transmission to the IBM host, and from EBCDIC to ASCII on reception of job output. 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 ASCII to EBCDIC translation is transparent to the user but can be inhibited with the /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 HP SNA Remote Job Entry SPD 26.85.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.7 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-supplied JCL). This mechanism allows easy identification of a particular job when several users share the same job stream. In the SNA gateway en- vironment, job output may be directed to a system on the 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 online help information Specifying a Server Users of HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport or HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Synchronous Transport have the option of running the RJE Server on the SNA gateway (the default) or on the the OpenVMS node. By running the RJE Server on the OpenVMS node, you can utilize idle OpenVMS resources, thus reducing the SNA gateway's resource usage and increasing the throughput. 3 HP SNA Remote Job Entry SPD 26.85.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.7 None of the other SNA servers and gateways-HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX, HP SNA Server for OpenVMS Alpha, HP SNA Peer Server, HP SNA Ac- cess Server for Windows NT, and HP SNA Domain Gateway-have internal RJE Servers and must therefore run the RJE Server on the OpenVMS node. INSTALLATION Only experienced customers should attempt installation of this prod- uct. Installation services from HP are recommended for all other cus- tomers. These services provide for installation of the software prod- uct by an experienced software specialist. PREREQUISITE SUPPORT For HP SNA 3270 Remote Job Entry for OpenVMS to be supported by HP, the customer must have a HP-supported SNA server or gateway config- uration. 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 The RJE software is not supported on the following processors: VAX- 11/750, VAX-11/780, and VAX-11/785. Disk Space Requirements (Block Cluster Size = 1) For Alpha-Based Systems: 4 HP SNA Remote Job Entry SPD 26.85.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.7 Disk space required for 3328 blocks installation: (1.67 MB) Disk space required for 1905 blocks use (permanent): (956 KB) For VAX-Based Systems: Disk space required for 2910 blocks installation: (1.46 MB) Disk space required for 919 blocks use (permanent): (460 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, 7.3 (VAX), 7.3-1 (Alpha), 7.3-2 (Alpha) (SPD 25.01.xx). Using HP SNA Remote Job Entry software 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). Choose a networking option appropriate for the selected OpenVMS ver- sion from the following table: ___________________________________________________________________ DECnet OpenVMS_____TCP/IP______IV__________DECnet_V_______________________ 6.2 4.2 6.2 6.3 5 HP SNA Remote Job Entry SPD 26.85.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.7 ___________________________________________________________________ DECnet OpenVMS_____TCP/IP______IV__________DECnet_V_______________________ 7.3 5.3 7.3 7.3 (VAX) 7.3-1 5.4 7.3-1 7.3-1 (Alpha) 7.3-2 5.4 7.3-2 7.3-2 (Alpha)____________________________________________________________ Choose one of the following SNA server or gateway options: o HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Support (SPD 29.76.xx) o HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Synchronous Transport (SPD 25.C6.xx) o HP SNA Domain Gateway (SPD 38.69.xx) o HP SNA Peer Server (SPD 51.08.xx) o HP SNA Server for OpenVMS Alpha (SPD 70.89.xx) o HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX (SPD 27.01.xx) o HP SNA Access Server for Windows NT (SPD 64.79.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. 6 HP SNA Remote Job Entry SPD 26.85.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.7 OpenVMS Tailoring Classes 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 Documentation Libraries on CD-ROM. Documentation in hardcopy format can be ordered separately. SOFTWARE WARRANTY This software is provided by HP with a 90-day conformance warranty in accordance with the HP warranty terms applicable to the license pur- chase. 7 HP SNA Remote Job Entry SPD 26.85.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.7 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________________________________ OS/390 2 10.0 OS/390 Com- All All munications Server OS/390 JES2 All All OS/390 JES3 All All RSCS 3 2.0 z/OS 1 3.0, 4.0 z/OS Communica- All All tions Server z/OS JES2 All All z/OS_JES3__________All______All____________________________________ 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: 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. 8 HP SNA Remote Job Entry SPD 26.85.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.7 ORDERING INFORMATION For OpenVMS Alpha Systems: Software Licenses: QL-10UA*-** Software Documentation: QA-453A*-GZ Media and documentation for this product are available on the Open- VMS Alpha Software Product Library on CD-ROM and the OpenVMS Online Documentation Library on CD-ROM. Documentation in hardcopy format can be ordered separately. For OpenVMS VAX Systems: Software Licenses: QL-453A*-** Software Documentation: QA-453A*-GZ Media and documentation for this product are available on the Open- VMS VAX Software Product Library on CD-ROM and the OpenVMS Online Doc- umentation Library 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. The above information is valid at time of release. Please contact your local HP office for the most up-to-date information. SOFTWARE LICENSING This software is furnished only under a license. For more information about HP's licensing terms and policies, contact your local HP office. 9 HP SNA Remote Job Entry SPD 26.85.09 for OpenVMS, Version 1.7 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. 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. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional war- ranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omis- sions contained herein. Proprietary computer software. Valid license from HP required for pos- session, use, or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Com- mercial 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. 10