[comp.protocols.ibm] Bisync/SDLC 3270 Protocol Converter

OSG0003@UNLVM.BITNET (Rick Golden) (02/15/90)

Has anybody heard of a Bisync to SDLC protocol converter for 3270
devices? I know there are some for RJE type devices, but I need
one for a bisync 3276 to hook up to an SDLC multi-drop line.

PMW1@PSUVM.PSU.EDU (02/15/90)

In article <IBM-NETS%90021420214329@BITNIC.BITNET>, you say:
>
>Has anybody heard of a Bisync to SDLC protocol converter for 3270
>devices? I know there are some for RJE type devices, but I need
>one for a bisync 3276 to hook up to an SDLC multi-drop line.

There used to be a feature for the IBM 3276-2.  This resulted in a dip
switch being installed that you allowed you to manually select BSC (max
speed 7200 bps) or SDLC (max 9600).  We made good use of it 6 years
ago.

At these rates, it might be wiser to consider a new model IBM 3174-91R
plus 3299-2 mux, considering the maintenance, added functionality etc.

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