HP-UX SNAplusLink, Technical Data For HP 9000 Series 700 and 800 Computer Systems Product Numbers J2226A, J2220A HP-UX SNAplusLink provides communications between an HP 9000 Series 700 or 800 and an IBM mainframe or an IBM peer system such as the AS/400. The SNAplusLink manages the SDLC, QLLC and Token Ring line to the host and emulates the major features of an IBM 3274 cluster control unit using the lower four layers of SNA. Node Type 2.0 (T2.0) for hierarchical connectivity and Node Type 2.1 (T2.1) for peer-to-peer connectivity are supported. Logical Unit Types 0, 1, 2, 3, and 6.2 (LU0, LU1, LU2, LU3, LU 6.2) are supported. [Figure: , Caption:none] The HP-UX SNAplusLink can be configured as either stand-alone or as a client/server. The stand-alone environment provides access to IBM mainframes or IBM peer systems for a single HP-UX computer which has its own HP-UX SNAplusLink. Running in the client/server environment permits access to the IBM systems from multiple HP-UX computers on either an Ethernet or Token Ring LAN. These computers generally use a single HP 9000 computer with a SNAplusLink as a gateway to the IBM system. The HP-UX SNAplusLink product is used in conjunction with a service product (HP-UX SNAplus3270, SNAplusAPI, SNAplusRJE, or SNAplus3179G. Please refer to the appropriate data sheets for more information.) A copy of a service product must reside on each HP-UX computer which is to communicate with the IBM system through the server system. Features o SNAplusLink allows the HP 9000 to emulate the major features of a 3174 and 3274 cluster controller using SNA protocols. o SNAplusLink supports a maximum of 254 Logical Session Units (LUs) as terminals and printers concurrently per link card with a maximum of 2,000 LUs per system. o Supports PU 2.1 primary to initiate connections with peer systems including other HP 9000s. o The HP-UX SNAplusLink running on the HP 9000 Series 700 and 800 systems acts as a server for SNAplus clients running SNAplus3270, SNAplusAPI, SNAplusRJE, and SNAplus3179G on an HP 9000 Series 300, 400, 700, and 800 and can communicate simultaneously to the mainframe using any or all of these services. o An HP 9000 Series 700, or 800 with HP-UX SNAplusLink can function as a non-dedicated gateway. Depending on the customer's specific application requirements, SNAplusLink easily operates on a Series 700 or 800 while running other HP-UX applications. o BSD Sockets is the defacto industry standard interface used between the SNAplusLink and the SNAplus service products in a client/server environment. o SNA and TCP/IP can run concurrently over the same Token Ring card. o SNA and OSI can run concurrently over the same X.25 link card. o The SNAplusLink product supports line speeds up to 64 Kbps over switched or leased lines for SDLC or QLLC connections, and 4Mb and 16Mb for Token Ring connections. Functional Specifications o All printers and terminals supported by the HP 9000 Series 700 or 800 running HP-UX are supported by HP-UX SNAplusLink. o SNAplusLink allows communication with an IBM 370 or compatible mainframe running VM, VM/XA, MVS/SP, MVS/XA, MVS/ESA, or DOS/VSE operating systems and ACF/VTAM through an IBM 3705, 3725 or 3745 communications controller running ACF/NCP. SNAplusLink also allows comunication with IBM midrange systems such as the AS/400, S/36 or S/38 as peers. o Up to ten SDLC link cards may be supported in a single Series 700 or 800 depending on the number of card slots available. This allows links to multiple IBM systems. o Up to five Token Ring cards may be supported in a single Series 700 or 800 depending on the number of card slots available. o NetView alarms and alerts are sent to the NetView console. o The SNAplusLink supports synchronous modem speeds up to 64Kbps as described below. SNAplusLink requires synchronous modems that support the following handshake signals: DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, CD, RI. Modems must also provide transmit and receive clocks for the SDLC interface and ensure ground isolation between the communication systems. The following modems are supported for HP-UX SNAplusLink: AT&T 201C AT&T 208 BR AT&T 209A AT&T 500B AT&T 2024A AT&T 2048A AT&T 2096A AT&T 2248A AT&T 2556 DSU AT&T 2596 DSU CODEX 2640 CODEX 2660 CODEX 2680 CODEX 2260 GTE LENKURT 56K DYNATECH LDM 22 Datatel DCP3080 Message encoding: NRZ (Non Return to Zero) or NRZI (Non Return to Zero Inverted) is supported on the Series 700 and 800 systems. Product Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Environment SNAplusLink SNAplusLink S/700 S/800 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Models 720, 730, 750 8X7, 890/1-2, 890/3-4 715, 725, 735, 755 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Operating System HP-UX 9.0 or later ------------------------------------------------------------------------ STREAMS/UX J2232A J2237A ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Services SNAplus3270 Supported SNAplusAPI SNAplusRJE SNAplus3179G ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LAN 9000 Bundled with HP 9000 system Token Ring/9000 J2165A J2166A ------------------------------------------------------------------------ X.25/9000 (for QLLC) J2159A 36960A ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disk Space 7.2 MBytes 5.2 MBytes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Memory Space 2.1 MBytes 2.1 MBytes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IBM Host - IBM System/370 or compatible mainframe (Series 30xx or 43xx) in an SNA environment, ACF/VTAM and ACF/NCP ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IBM Midrange - Examples of systems supported are AS/400, S/36, S/38 or IBM systems that can be supported in IBM's APPN environment. IBM systems must be running the latest operating system version. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Customer Installation Responsibility Installation of these products requires knowledge in several overlapping areas. The staff engineer responsible for this task must have strong knowledge of (or have direct contact with staff with strong knowledge of): hardware configuration and HP-UX system administration. Installation requires basic SNA knowledge. This includes knowledge of interface nodes, network routers, NAUs, PUs, LUs, link types, IBM hardware and software. Installation of SNAplus requires a thorough user-level knowledge of HP-UX commands. In addition, the installer must be familiar with: - running update on an HP-UX system - running SAM (in order to add users) - the HP-UX file system, privilege groups, and real-time features - running LAN and PSI diagnostics on an HP-UX system - HP-UX kernel configuration The installer must be familiar with HP 9000 Series 300, 400, 700, and 800 systems, be able to install interface cards, shut down and restart the system and have the ability to configure a modem for QLLC and SDLC, and perform token ring link setup. The installer should also know peripheral hardware capabilities. Hardware configuration also includes an understanding of client/server topologies, and what products will be on the client or the server. Customers who cannot compose a team with this skill set should purchase HP Installation and Network Startup services. Additional Implementation Assistance For implementation needs that go beyond installation, the customer can either provide self-support, or can purchase additional services from HP. These services include Network Startup and HP ConsultLine. In addition, the customer can also purchase service from HP on a time-and-materials basis. Network Startup includes implementation scheduling and coordination assistance, network configuration and verification testing, and network documentation. Ordering Information HP-UX SNAplusLink includes right-to-use license, software, and hardware. For Series 700, customer may specify software version option, media option, hardware option, and for the Series 800, a processor option. HP-UX SNAplusLink requires HP STREAMS/UX for Series 700 and 800 running HP-UX 9.0. J2226A HP-UX SNAplusLink Series 700 UG3 EISA card and RS232-C cable (28606-63006) 1AU V.35 Cable (64 Kbps) (28606-63008) AAH DAT AHN Right to Use License and software APF HP-UX 8.07 APH HP-UX 9.0 0BD HP-UX SNAplus Migration Guide for HP-UX 8.0 (J2220-61000) 0BG HP-UX SNAplus Migration Guide for HP-UX 9.0 (J2220-61020) 0B0 Delete Manuals Note: Token Ring requires Token Ring/9000 for Series 700 (J2165A) Note: QLLC requires X.25/9000 Link (J2159A) J2220A SNAplusLink for Series 800 Media options AA0 1/4-inch cartridge tape AA1 1600 bpi magnetic tape AAH Digital Audio Tape (DAT) AA4 QIC Cartridge Tape APB HP-UX 8.0 APH HP-UX 9.0 0BD HP-UX SNAplus Migration Guide (J2220-61000) 0BG HP-UX SNAplus Migration Guide for HP-UX 9.0 (J2220-61020) 0B0 Delete Manuals 004 Central Bus PSI Card (30263-60003) (825, 835, 840, 845, 850, 855, 860, 865, 635, and 645) and RS232-C cable (28606-63006) 005 Precision Bus PSI Card (28606-60001) (807, 808, 817, 815, 822, 827, 832, 837, 842, 847, 852, 857, 867, and 877) and RS232-C cable (28606-63006) 1AU V.35 Cable (64 Kbps) (28606-63008) Processor options AH0 807/817 AEL 827/837 AE5 847/857 AE6 867/877 AEN 887/897 AEP 890/1-2 AH1 890/3-4 Note: Token Ring requires Token Ring/9000 for Series 800 (J2166A opt. 20N) Note: QLLC requires X.25/9000 Link (36960A) Upgrade options are available for Series 800 SNAplus products. Please consult the HP 9000 price guide for details. Documentation for HP-UX 9.0 J2220-61021 HP-UX SNAplus Installation Guide J2220-61022 HP-UX SNAplus Diagnostics Guide J2220-61023 HP-UX SNAplusLink Administrator's Guide J2220-61024 HP-UX SNAplusLink Network Management Administrator's Guide J2220-61025 HP SNA Products Remote System Configuration Guide Documentation for HP-UX 8.0 J2220-61001 HP-UX SNAplus Installation Guide J2220-61002 Getting to Know SNAP-IX J2220-61003 SNAP-IX User Interface Guide J2220-61004 SNAP-IX Management Guide J2220-61005 SNAP-IX Configuration Guide J2220-61006 SNAP-IX Glossary J2220-61007 SNAP-IX Diagnostics Guide J2220-61025 HP SNA Products Remote System Configuration Guide Support Products HP offers a spectrum of support service products to help plan, implement, operate, and manage your multivendor network throughout the network lifecycle. For more information, contact your HP Representative, or refer to the HP data sheets for specific support services. Customers with hardware support agreements must add the appropriate level of coverage for the link product to their support agreements. From HP Networking Communications Specification Guide, 5091-3821E, 9205, addendum 0193 Associated files: la3821k6.plt, la3821k6.gal, a3821216.doc HP-UX SNAplusLink, Technical Data