danup@runxtsa.runx.oz.au (Daniel Upthegrove) (06/13/90)
I have a requirement to attach a Vax 11/780 system to an SNA network environment. A product called DECNET/SNA Gateway for Synchronous Connection has been suggested (V 1.1). What HW & Software is needed to support this type of gateway, at both the application and connection layers? What other alternatives are available? Any general pricing info would also be appreciated. Thanks, _________________________________________________ Daniel Upthegrove danup@runxtsa.runx.oz.au a.k.a. "Grover" Sydney Australia Computer & Communications Consultant
walt@ntrlink.interlink.com (Walter Johnson) (06/17/90)
There are three basic ways to connect DECnet networks and SNA networks:
- Run SNA or NJE on the DECnet systems (This is what the DECnet/SNA
Gateway from DEC that you mentioned does)
- Run DECnet on the SNA system(s) (Interlink's SNS/Gateway products
are the only ones that do this)
- Run some "neutral" protocol (such as TCP/IP) on both the DECnet
and SNA systems (Many vendors to choose from)
The prices vary considerably, depending on the performance and features
you want.
P.S. Although I work for Interlink, the best solution for you will be
the one that best matches your (unstated) requirements, and may or may
not be one of my company's products.walt@ntrlink.UUCP (Walter Johnson) (06/17/90)
There are three basic ways to connect DECnet networks and SNA networks:
- Run SNA or NJE on the DECnet systems (This is what the DECnet/SNA
Gateway from DEC that you mentioned does)
- Run DECnet on the SNA system(s) (Interlink's SNS/Gateway products
are the only ones that do this)
- Run some "neutral" protocol (such as TCP/IP) on both the DECnet
and SNA systems (Many vendors to choose from)
The prices vary considerably, depending on the performance and features
you want.
P.S. Although I work for Interlink, the best solution for you will be
the one that best matches your (unstated) requirements, and may or may
not be one of my company's products.