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  1.  
  2.  
  3. DATE       10/28/93
  4.  
  5. TITLE      IBM ANYNET/2 SOCKETS OVER SNA GATEWAY
  6.  
  7. ABSTRACT          AnyNet (TM)/2 Sockets over SNA Gateway (AnyNet/2 Sockets
  8.            Gateway) is part of a family of products that provides flexibility in
  9.            planning and implementing multiprotocol network solutions.  It
  10.            improves communications and access to application data by connecting
  11.            TCP/IP and SNA networks.  Applications traditionally associated with
  12.            TCP/IP networks, such as FTP, X-Windows and NFS, can now interact
  13.            with like applications on SNA networks.
  14.                   Connecting TCP/IP and SNA Networks
  15.            .-------------.                             .------------.
  16.            | TCP/IP      |                             |            |
  17.            | Network     |                             |   SNA      |
  18.            |             |                             | Network    |
  19.            |             |                             |            |
  20.            | UNIX        |      .--------------.       |            |
  21.            | HP          |      |   AnyNet/2   |       | AnyNet/MVS |
  22.            | SUN         |------| Sockets over |-------|            |
  23.            | DOS/Windows |      | SNA Gateway  |       | AnyNet/2   |
  24.            | AIX         |      '--------------'       |            |
  25.            | OS/2        |                             |            |
  26.            | others      |                             |            |
  27.            '-------------'                             '------------'
  28.                   AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway provides great flexibility in
  29.            designing networks.  As customers implement sockets applications, two
  30.            key network protocols (TCP/IP and SNA) will transport the application
  31.            information with no change required to the applications.  The
  32.            applications communicate through the gateway, which connects the
  33.            transport networks.
  34.                   In addition, AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway can be used to connect
  35.            isolated TCP/IP networks across an SNA network.  In cases where an
  36.            SNA network already exists, this capability may be more cost
  37.            effective than adding communication lines between the TCP/IP
  38.            networks.
  39.                   Connecting TCP/IP Networks across an SNA Network
  40.            .-------.                  .-------.                  .-------.
  41.            |       |                  |       |                  |       |
  42.            |       |    .--------.    |       |    .--------.    |       |
  43.            |TCP/IP |    |AnyNet/2|    | SNA   |    |AnyNet/2|    |TCP/IP |
  44.            |network|----|Sockets |----|       |----|Sockets |----|network|
  45.            |  A    |    |Gateway |    |network|    |Gateway |    |  B    |
  46.            |       |    '--------'    |       |    '--------'    |       |
  47.            |       |                  |       |                  |       |
  48.            '-------'                  '-------'                  '-------'
  49.                   AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway works in conjunction with AnyNet/2
  50.            Version 1 Sockets over SNA and the AnyNet/MVS feature of VTAM (R).
  51.                   One-Time Charge:  $1,950.
  52.                   Planned Availability Date:  December 31, 1993.
  53.             (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
  54.             (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
  55.               Corporation.
  56.            IN BRIEF . . .
  57.            o   Connects TCP/IP and SNA networks
  58.            o   Provides communication without change between sockets
  59.                applications on existing TCP/IP systems and sockets applications
  60.                on SNA networks
  61.            o   Allows organizations to communicate with vendors, suppliers and
  62.                subsidiaries without changing network protocols
  63.            o   Allows users on TCP/IP workstations to communicate with hosts on
  64.                SNA networks
  65.            o   Allows TCP/IP applications to utilize SNA network resources
  66.            o   Reduces costs by eliminating duplicate network hardware, software
  67.                and communication lines
  68.            o   Requires no changes in applications
  69. PRODNO       87G6700
  70.              79G9843
  71.              79G9844
  72. OVERVIEW   DESCRIPTION
  73.                   AnyNet/2 Sockets over SNA Gateway improves access to TCP/IP
  74.            applications and data by connecting TCP/IP and SNA networks.
  75.            Applications traditionally associated with TCP/IP networks, such as
  76.            FTP, X-Windows and NFS, can now interact with like applications on
  77.            SNA networks.  These applications are supported with existing
  78.            hardware and communications lines.
  79.                   The diagram below shows a sample gateway environment for
  80.            connecting TCP/IP and SNA networks.  Note that no changes are
  81.            required within the TCP/IP network besides adding the gateway.
  82.            Within the SNA network, AnyNet products are used to support the
  83.            TCP/IP applications.
  84.            CONNECTING TCP/IP AND SNA NETWORKS
  85.            .-------------.                             .------------.
  86.            | TCP/IP      |                             |            |
  87.            | Network     |                             |   SNA      |
  88.            |             |                             | Network    |
  89.            |             |                             |            |
  90.            | UNIX        |      .--------------.       |            |
  91.            | HP          |      |   AnyNet/2   |       | AnyNet/MVS |
  92.            | SUN         |------| Sockets over |-------|            |
  93.            | DOS/Windows |      | SNA Gateway  |       | AnyNet/2   |
  94.            | AIX         |      '--------------'       |            |
  95.            | OS/2        |                             |            |
  96.            | others      |                             |            |
  97.            '-------------'                             '------------'
  98.                   In addition, AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway can be used to connect
  99.            isolated TCP/IP networks across an SNA network.  In cases where the
  100.            SNA network already exists, this capability may be more cost
  101.            effective than adding communication lines between the TCP/IP
  102.            networks.
  103.                   The diagram below shows a sample gateway environment for
  104.            connecting TCP/IP networks across an SNA network.  Note that no
  105.            changes are required to the SNA and TCP/IP networks besides adding
  106.            the AnyNet gateways.
  107.            CONNECTING TCP/IP NETWORKS ACROSS AN SNA NETWORK
  108.            .-------.                .-------.                .-------.
  109.            |       |                |       |                |       |
  110.            |       |   .--------.   |       |   .--------.   |       |
  111.            |TCP/IP |   |AnyNet/2|   | SNA   |   |AnyNet/2|   |TCP/IP |
  112.            |network|---|Sockets |---|       |---|Sockets |---|network|
  113.            |  A    |   |Gateway |   |network|   |Gateway |   |  B    |
  114.            |       |   '--------'   |       |   '--------'   |       |
  115.            |       |                |       |                |       |
  116.            '-------'                '-------'                '-------'
  117.            APPLICATION PORTABILITY THROUGH STANDARDS SUPPORT
  118.            The Sockets over SNA function is implemented using the Multiprotocol
  119.            Transport Networking (MPTN) Architecture described in Software
  120.            Announcement 293-113, dated March 9, 1993.  MPTN is a component of
  121.            the Common Transport Semantics (CTS) layer of the Networking
  122.            Blueprint, which was introduced in March 1992, and further defined in
  123.            Software Announcement 292-476, dated September 15, 1992.
  124.                   AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway ensures that the customer's
  125.            investment in existing and future sockets applications is protected,
  126.            since these applications can now communicate through both TCP/IP and
  127.            SNA networks.
  128.            NEW APPLICATIONS ENABLEMENT
  129.            Significant business solutions are provided by enabling easy access
  130.            to new applications for end users in SNA networks.  For example,
  131.            workstation users in an SNA network can run sockets applications such
  132.            as FTP, Telnet and NFS.  These applications can communicate through
  133.            the AnyNet gateway to applications and data on existing TCP/IP
  134.            networks.
  135.            BROAD APPLICATION ACCESS
  136.            End users on workstations in an SNA network can now access sockets
  137.            applications in addition to the APPC and CPI-C applications normally
  138.            supported in an SNA environment.  Less effort and cost is required by
  139.            the system programmer, network planner and administrator to achieve
  140.            connectivity between SNA and TCP/IP networks.
  141.            REDUCED NETWORK COMPLEXITY
  142.            Since the AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway can help customers reduce the
  143.            number of physical and logical networks, the resultant network is
  144.            simpler and less costly to maintain.
  145.            OPEN ENTERPRISE:  The following key formal, defacto and emerging
  146.            standards/architectures are supported by the AnyNet gateway:
  147.            o   Networking -- SNA
  148.            o   Networking -- TCP/IP
  149.            o   Networking -- MPTN.
  150.                   The following interoperability categories are supported by the
  151.            AnyNet gateway:
  152.            o   Multi-vendor networking
  153.            o   Remote application access
  154.            o   Platform flexibility
  155.            o   Enterprise-wide applications.
  156.            PRODUCT POSITIONING
  157.            AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway offers customers flexibility in planning and
  158.            implementing multiprotocol network solutions.  Customers with a need
  159.            to connect TCP/IP and SNA networks should consider the AnyNet/2
  160.            Sockets Gateway.  It provides an easy, quick and low-cost solution
  161.            for using sockets applications such as FTP, X-Windows, and NFS across
  162.            both TCP/IP and SNA networks.  Additionally, AnyNet/2 Sockets
  163.            Gateways can be used to connect isolated TCP/IP networks across an
  164.            SNA network.
  165.                   AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway does not require any additional
  166.            hardware.  SNA users can keep their existing networks in place and
  167.            add support for TCP/IP applications.  AnyNet solutions are distinct
  168.            from similar solutions provided by routers because AnyNet allows a
  169.            single transport network to support multiple applications written to
  170.            different network interfaces.  Each transport network has a clear
  171.            boundary within the gateway to help simplify network management.  To
  172.            improve performance, AnyNet implements the Networking Blueprint's CTS
  173.            layer instead of encapsulating network protocols.
  174.            The AnyNet family of products is shown below:
  175.            .-----------+-----------------------------+--------------.
  176.            |           |                             | Programming  |
  177.            | Platform  | Product                     | Announcement |
  178.            |-----------+-----------------------------+--------------|
  179.            | OS/2      | AnyNet/2 Sockets over SNA   |  293-415     |
  180.            |           | AnyNet/2 APPC over TCP/IP   |  293-415     |
  181.            |           | AnyNet NetBIOS over SNA     |  293-415 *   |
  182.            |           | DCE for OS/2, MPTS -        |              |
  183.            |           |   Sockets over NetBIOS      |  293-428     |
  184.            |           | AnyNet/2 Sockets over SNA   |              |
  185.            |           |   Gateway                   |  293-630     |
  186.            |-----------+-----------------------------+--------------|
  187.            | AIX/6000  | AnyNet Sockets over SNA     |  293-630 *   |
  188.            |           | AnyNet APPC over TCP/IP     |  293-630 *   |
  189.            |-----------+-----------------------------+--------------|
  190.            | AS/400    | AnyNet Sockets over SNA     |  293-433 *   |
  191.            |           | AnyNet APPC over TCP/IP     |  293-433 *   |
  192.            |-----------+-----------------------------+--------------|
  193.            | MVS/ESA   | AnyNet/MVS Sockets over SNA |  293-114     |
  194.            |           | AnyNet/MVS APPC over TCP/IP |  293-114     |
  195.            |-----------+-----------------------------+--------------|
  196.            |                                                        |
  197.            | Note: "*" indicates a statement of direction           |
  198.            '--------------------------------------------------------'
  199.            STATEMENT OF GENERAL DIRECTION
  200.            In addition to the functions announced today, IBM intends to provide
  201.            the following AnyNet functions in support of the Networking Blueprint
  202.            utilizing the MPTN architecture:
  203.            o   AnyNet APPC over TCP/IP for AIX/6000
  204.            o   AnyNet Sockets over SNA for AIX/6000.
  205.                   The announcement and availability of the referenced function
  206.            will be based on IBM's business and technical judgment.
  207. CUSTINFO   PUBLICATIONS
  208.                   The following publications are available immediately.  To
  209.            order, contact an IBM representative.
  210.                                                                   ORDER
  211.            TITLE                                                  NUMBER
  212.            Networking blueprint:  Executive Overview              GC31-7057
  213.            MPTN Architecture Pocket Guide                         GC31-7072
  214.            Multiprotocol Transport Networking (MPTN)
  215.              Architecture:  Technical Overview                    GC31-7073
  216.            Multiprotocol Transport Networking (MPTN)
  217.              Architecture:  Formats                               GC31-7074
  218. TECHINFO   TECHNICAL INFORMATION
  219.            SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
  220.            MACHINE REQUIREMENTS:  AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway requires a personal
  221.            computer with the following hardware:
  222.            o   386SX or compatible or higher processor
  223.            o   8MB or greater system memory
  224.            o   Fixed disk drive
  225.            o   3.5-inch diskette drive.
  226.            PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS:  AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway requires the
  227.            following software support:
  228.            o   OS/2 Version 2.0, or later
  229.            o   One of the following TCP/IP products:
  230.                -   TCP/IP Version 1.2.1 for OS/2 (with CSD UN34109)
  231.                -   TCP/IP Version 2.0 for OS/2 (with or without Asia/Pacific
  232.                    Kit)
  233.            o   One of the following OS/2 Communications Systems:
  234.                -   Extended Services (TM)
  235.                -   Communications Manger/2 Version 1.0, or later
  236.            COMPATIBILITY:  AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway will support most sockets
  237.            based applications.  The following applications have been tested
  238.            through the gateway:
  239.            o   File transfer protocol (FTP, FTPPM, TFTP)
  240.            o   Virtual terminal protocol (Telnet)
  241.            o   Interactive conversation (TALK)
  242.            o   Remote execution protocol (REXEC)
  243.            o   Remote shell execution (RSH)
  244.            o   Packet Internet groper (PING)
  245.            o   IP name/number conversion using DNS (HOST, NAMED)
  246.            o   X Window System (PMX)
  247.            o   Network File System (NFS)
  248.            o   Simple network management protocol (SNMP).
  249.            LIMITATIONS:
  250.            o   U.S. English only
  251.            o   Supports up to 100 concurrent network connections
  252.            o   Does not support broadcast messages
  253.            PACKAGING:  AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway contains the program product and
  254.            softcopy documentation.  The softcopy documentation is provided in
  255.            two forms; a PostScript (1) print file and a BookMaster (R) file
  256.            including the Library Reader (TM)/2 program to allow online view,
  257.            search and print.
  258.                   AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway is distributed on 3.5-inch diskettes.
  259.            The program package contains the following:
  260.            o   Diskette 1 -- install program and program code
  261.            o   Diskette 2 -- IBM Library Reader/2 and program documentation
  262.            o   License, program and Installation Information
  263.            o   Proof of License
  264.            o   Program License Agreement
  265.            o   Registration card.
  266.                   The AnyNet gateway is directly installable onto an OS/2
  267.            platform.
  268.             (1) Registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc.
  269.            SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
  270.                   AnyNet/2 Sockets Gateway uses the security and auditability
  271.            features of the OS/2 operating system.
  272.                   User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
  273.            implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and
  274.            appropriate controls in application systems and communication
  275.            facilities.
  276. ORDERING   ORDERING INFORMATION
  277.                   Orders for new licenses will be accepted now.  Unless a later
  278.            date is specified, orders entered before December 31, 1993, will be
  279.            assigned a schedule date of January 7, 1994.  Shipment of orders will
  280.            commence on the availability date.  Orders entered after
  281.            December 31, 1993, will be scheduled for shipment on the Friday
  282.            following the week of order entry or as soon thereafter as supply
  283.            permits.
  284.                   Orders may be placed through a local IBM office or by calling
  285.            IBM Direct at 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255).
  286.            To order the programs in this announcement, specify the order type
  287.            number, feature number, part number, program name, media and
  288.            quantity.
  289.            ORDER
  290.            TYPE       FEATURE       PART
  291.            NUMBER      NUMBER       NUMBER         PROGRAM NAME
  292.            5871-BBB     7226        87G6700        AnyNet/2
  293.                                                      Sockets Gateway
  294.                                                      Program Package*
  295.            5872-BBB     7227        79G9843        AnyNet/2
  296.                                                      Sockets Gateway
  297.                                                      Proof of Additional
  298.                                                      License certificate
  299.            5872-BBB     7228        79G9844        AnyNet/2
  300.                                                      Sockets Gateway
  301.                                                      Additional License
  302.                                                      without certificate
  303.            *  Media = 3.5-inch diskette.
  304.                   The available order types are:
  305.            o   Program Package -- program diskette with documentation.
  306.            o   Additional License Copies -- authorization  for the customer who
  307.                has a program package to make a single copy of the program
  308.                diskette and documentation.  There are two ways to receive
  309.                authorization to copy.  Receipt of the invoice authorizes the
  310.                customer to make the Additional License Copy (ICA must be in
  311.                effect).  The customer also has the option of ordering a Proof of
  312.                Additional License certificate (ICA is not required).
  313.            IBM EDUCATION FULFILLMENT CENTER:  The announced program is eligible
  314.            to be ordered through the IBM Education Fulfillment Center.
  315.            Availability through the IBM Education Fulfillment Center may not
  316.            coincide with the programming availability dates in other sections of
  317.            this announcement.
  318.                   The IBM Education Fulfillment Center is the order processing
  319.            location for selected personal computers and related
  320.            hardware/software for eligible education end users.
  321.            TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  322.            LICENSING:  The program in this announcement is licensed under the
  323.            terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement.  A copy of
  324.            the agreement is included in the program package.
  325.            ADDITIONAL LICENSE:  IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) must be in effect,
  326.            or Proof of Additional License certificate must be acquired.
  327.            LIMITED WARRANTY:  Program:  Yes.  Media:  Three months.
  328.                   Additional Licenses:  Yes.  Media:  Not applicable.
  329.            PROGRAM SERVICES:  Central Service will be available during the first
  330.            three months following the date of delivery to the customer by IBM,
  331.            but not later than December 31, 1994.  The statement of service
  332.            included in the program package describes this service.
  333.            CUSTOMER FULFILLMENT OPTION:  Yes.
  334.            VOLUME DISCOUNT:  Volume discounting is available under the terms and
  335.            conditions of the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) and the Exhibit for
  336.            Personal Computer/System Programs.  The programs in this announcement
  337.            are included in the Eligible Program List for Personal
  338.            Computer/System Programs.  They may be added to the applicable
  339.            category in the space provided on the Eligible Program List.  Program
  340.            packages are included in Category A under 5871-BBB.  Additional
  341.            licenses are included in Category A under 5872-BBB.
  342.            TESTING PERIOD:  Two months for program packages.
  343.                   IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) must be in effect.
  344.            NATIONAL EDUCATION LICENSE FEE:  A National Education License Fee
  345.            (NELF) is available under the terms and conditions of the Education
  346.            Allowance Attachment.  The NELF, which represents a 35% discount off
  347.            the single unit price, is not subject to any further discount or
  348.            allowance.
  349.            CHARGES
  350.                                 ORDER                                ONE-
  351.                                 TYPE         FEATURE     PART        TIME
  352.            PROGRAM NAME         NUMBER       NUMBER      NUMBER      CHARGE
  353.            AnyNet/2 Sockets
  354.              Gateway Program
  355.              Package            5871-BBB     7226        87G6700     $1,950
  356.            AnyNet/2 Sockets
  357.              Gateway Proof
  358.              of Additional
  359.              License with
  360.              certificate        5872-BBB     7227        79G9843      1,755
  361.            AnyNet/2 Sockets
  362.              Gateway Proof
  363.              of Additional
  364.              License without
  365.              certificate        5872-BBB     7228        79G9844      1,755
  366.            ADDITIONAL LICENSES CHARGE:  Customers who pay a one-time charge for
  367.            additional licenses may copy machine-readable program materials and
  368.            printed documentation previously acquired from IBM in a program
  369.            package.  One copy may be made for each additional license ordered.
  370.  
  371.