prc@erbe.se (Robert Claeson) (08/26/89)
I'm interested in knowing what ways there are to have a Multimax
communicate with an IBM 370 and possibly also S/36, S/38 and
AS/400. I'm specifically interested in terminal emulation and
LU 6.2 communication, but other things like file transfer and
electronic mail are also interesting.
--
Robert Claeson E-mail: rclaeson@erbe.se
ERBE DATA ABjb@CS.BROWN.EDU (08/26/89)
There is TCP/IP for IBM 370s. With this, you have telnet (actually a
program called tn3270 which handles 3270 emulation), smtp and ftp.
I don't know the details of the hardware, but an ethernet interface
may be hooked up to a channel adapter.
Jim
I'm interested in knowing what ways there are to have a Multimax
communicate with an IBM 370 and possibly also S/36, S/38 and
AS/400. I'm specifically interested in terminal emulation and
LU 6.2 communication, but other things like file transfer and
electronic mail are also interesting.
--
Robert Claeson E-mail: rclaeson@erbe.se
ERBE DATA ABcsg@pyramid.pyramid.com (Carl S. Gutekunst) (09/04/89)
In article <8908252009.AA06947@tracy.cs.brown.edu> jb@CS.BROWN.EDU writes: >There is TCP/IP for IBM 370s. Last I heard, this was available only under VM. <csg>
prc@erbe.se (Robert Claeson) (09/06/89)
In article <83131@pyramid.pyramid.com> csg@pyramid.pyramid.com (Carl S. Gutekunst) writes: >In article <8908252009.AA06947@tracy.cs.brown.edu> jb@CS.BROWN.EDU writes: >>There is TCP/IP for IBM 370s. >Last I heard, this was available only under VM. I need to communicate with a mainframe running MVS/XA and an AS/400 running OS/400 (whatever that is). The applications include IPC (front-end running on the local systems with the back-end on the mainframe), e-mail, terminal emulation for login to the IBM's and RJE. I've heard about a box from Mitek that should be connected to an Ethernet (with TCP/IP) and an SNA network, but it is very expensive and depends on host software that isn't available at all for UNIX now (only MVS and VMS), and will only be for Ultrix, AIX and SunOS (the last I heard). -- Robert Claeson E-mail: rclaeson@erbe.se ERBE DATA AB
bzs@bu-cs.BU.EDU (Barry Shein) (09/06/89)
The best bet is probably to try to put TCP/IP onto the IBM systems
rather than finding SNA protocol converters (ahem, SAA...) for the
Encore. Then again it all depends specifically on what you want to do,
you might be able to find a fairly straightforward way to just do 3270
emulation by some more direct route (TCP and a few 3270 boards on a
'386 rather than the mainframes might be enough, for example, though
not elegant, nah, that probably won't quite work.)
Appended below are some vendors I found in the Internet Vendor's Guide
who seemed to be selling something relevant for either MVS or
AS/400's, the guide is compiled by the SRI NIC and available for
anonymous FTP in the NETINFO: directory, some of this is probably out
of date:
2.17.2.1. ACC ACCES/MVS
PRODUCT-OR-PACKAGE-NAME: ACCES/MVS
DESCRIPTION:
The ACCES/MVS software program is a full-service
communication sub-system for the DoD Internet protocols, which
execute on an IBM type mainframe under the MVS operating system.
ACCES/MVS includes all Internet-specific protocol code which
when combined with ACC's ACS 9305 or ACS 9310 provides a
full-service host interface to the DDN or to a Ethernet local
area network. Services supported include client and server
SMTP, client and server FTP, client and server Telnet, TCP and
IP, ICMP and UDP. ACCES/MVS can be installed under either
MVS/SP or MVS/XA with no operating system modification.
Interprocess communication is accomplished with ACF/VTAM.
DOCUMENTATION:
Fully documented vendor product; descriptive literature
available
MACHINE-TYPE/CPU:
IBM-370, 43xx, 30xx, and any IBM compatible machine
O/S:
MVS/SP or MVS/XA with ACF/VTAM
DISTRIBUTOR:
ACC (Advanced Computer Communications)
720 Santa Barbara Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
CONTACT:
Technical Marketing: Jim Thrower, IBM Product Manager, (805)
963-9431
ORDERING-PROCEDURE:
Vendor product; contact sales department
PROPRIETY-STATUS:
Proprietary product of ACC
INFORMATION-UPDATED:
August 1986
2.17.2.2. ADVINTECH MVS HFS
PRODUCT-OR-PACKAGE-NAME: HFS
DESCRIPTION:
ADVINTECH corporation builds and supports products that
extend the Defense Data Network (DDN). The ADVINTECH TAC, FEP
and HFS interconnect IBM 3270 or compatible SNA/SDLC or BSC
terminal controllers and devices to IBM or PCM MVS-VTAM computer
systems on the DDN providing native mode terminal operation
(3270 Data Stream) with the host and the full suite of
Department of Defense (DoD) protocols. ADVINTECH also provides
products that connect IEEE 802.3 Local Area Networks with IBM
MVS systems and the DDN. These products are TCP/IP based and
fully interoperable.
Host Full Service (HFS) software runs on an IBM computer that
utilizes the IBM MVS operating system and the ACF/VTAM
communications access method. HFS provides the TCP/IP (thru
Service Access Protocol Interface (SAPI)), Telnet NVT, FTP and
SMTP protocols needed for the host computer to deliver a
"Full-Service" DDN offering. HFS also provides support services
for ADVINTECH's TAC and FEP in the form of the software downline
loading, statistics gathering capability, and remote maintenance
commands.
HFS Product Summary:
The DoD upper layer protocols adhere to a User-Server
structure where (in each of the three upper layer protocols,
Telnet NVT, FTP and SMTP). The User process, usually in one
computer, initiates a dialog (following the upper layer
protocol) with a Server process, usually in another computer.
By following the conventions defined in each upper layer
protocol these User-Server process pairs accomplish their data
communications tasks. Telnet Network Virtual Terminal (NVT)
allows a terminal user in one system to have terminal-to-host
dialog with another system regardless of the real terminal
attributes. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows files to be
transferred between two computer systems. Simple Mail Transfer
Protocol (SMTP) transfers mail to and from user mailboxes (on
files) on cooperating systems.
Within IBM's MVS operating system, under TSO (Time-Sharing
Options), ADVINTECH's HFS software provides Telnet NVT User, FTP
User and SMTP User processes as TSO commands. This permits
interactive users on one MVS computer system to directly utilize
these DDN Full Service capabilities in communication with other
DDN Full Service host computers. Within the HFS subsystem,
ADVINTECH's HFS software provides the Telnet NVT Server, FTP
Server and SMTP Server processes so users on other DDN Full
Service computer systems can communicate with this MVS host
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using these higher level communications services. ADVINTECH's
TAC provides a Telnet NVT User process so terminals attached to
the TAC can utilize the higher level protocol to communicate
with DDN Full Service hosts regardless of the manufacturer.
HFS uses the Service Access Protocol (SAP) via two dedicated
VTAM 3270 SNA sessions between the FEP3270 and HFS for data
paths in support of these server facilities in the host. One
data path is for inbound ADVINTECH DDN traffic and one data path
is outbound for ADVINTECH DDN traffic.
This basic structure allows the TCP/IP control to be resident
in the FEP, yet the session startup/shutdown and data I/O is
available in the host. Once in the host at that level, the
higher level protocols are implemented.
HFS also contains DDN data communication support for MVS
application programs through dialog with the HFS subsystem as a
sequential file (VSAM ESDS, BSAM or QSAM). This I/O capability
is accomplished through the use of the MVS SubSystem Interface
(SSI). The HFS subsystem, using the SSI in concert with its Job
Control Language (JCL) exit and I/O reaction capabilities,
builds and responds to the key control block parameters. The
session establishment parameters are placed on the Job Control
Language (JCL) statements using the SUBSYS= capabilities.
This combination allows these file access methods (VSAM ESDS,
BSAM and QSAM) to accomplish their open, close, read, write
(e.g. GET, PUT, CHECK) functions without any modifications. The
HFS subsystem allows the I/O to be transmitted as DDN TCP/IP
sessions across the DDN. The HFS subsystem and the user
interface are built on IBM-supported interfaces without
modifications to MVS. The application programming interface
(API) uses standard file access methods.
DOCUMENTATION:
HFS Reference manual
MACHINE-TYPE/CPU:
No CPU Requirement. HFS runs on IBM MVS Operating System
based on the 370 architecture, including all the 3000 series and
4000 series and their plug compatible counterparts.
O/S:
MVS
IMPLEMENTATION-LANGUAGE:
Predominantly C, some Assembly
DISTRIBUTOR:
ADVINTECH Corporation
5185 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
CONTACT:
Sales Department, (202) 895-4150, (800) 638-9296, Fax# (202)
966-3650
ORDERING-PROCEDURE:
Call for details.
PROPRIETY-STATUS:
All Products Proprietary
INFORMATION-UPDATED:
February 1988
2.17.2.3. Fibronics KNET TCP/MVS
PRODUCT OR PACKAGE NAME: KNET TCP/MVS
DESCRIPTION:
KNET TCP/MVS is a TCP/IP-based network software package
supporting the Ethernet local area network and all SNA supported
links. KNET conforms to the ISO/OSI Reference Model for layered
network architecture and runs as a started task under the
control of MVS. (See also, "Fibronics K200" and/or "Fibronics
K310" described in the Hardware Section of this document).
Services supported include client and server TELNET, client
and server FTP, and client and server TFTP. An application
interface to TCP virtual circuits and UDP datagram circuits is
also available. In addition, the following small servers are
available for UDP: time, discard, echo, name, and quote of the
day. Support for TCP echo and discard services is also
provided. Telnet access to all MVS services is provided via
3270 emulation. Telnet access support for "TN3270 mode" is also
provided. Support is provided under FTP for both binary mode
and for NETASCII. Automatic data conversion to/from ASCII to
EBCDIC is supported. No modification of MVS is required.
DOCUMENTATION:
Available from vendor
MACHINE-TYPE/CPU:
IBM 370 class or equivalent
O/S:
MVS/SP Release 1.3 or later, operating system with VTAM
IMPLEMENTATION-LANGUAGE:
Assembler and C
DISTRIBUTOR:
Fibronics International, Inc.
Communications Way
Hyannis, MA 02601-1892
CONTACT:
Inside Sales, (617) 778-0700
PROPRIETY-STATUS:
Source code is not available for purchase.
INFORMATION-UPDATED:
February 1988
2.17.2.7. Mitek Systems TELNET/FTP CLIENTS, FTP SERVER and FTP BATCH
PRODUCT-OR-PACKAGE-NAME: TELNET/FTP CLIENTS, FTP SERVER and FTP BATCH
ENHANCEMENT FOR MVS
DESCRIPTION:
Mitek's TELNET/FTP Clients are IBM host software options that
execute as TSO commands. Since both applications reside under
TSO, the standard IBM environment is preserved. Communication
is provided to the IBM systems through VTAM. Mitek's SNA
Network Server attaches to the IBM host as an IBM PU type 2
device and provides the SNA to TCP/IP network interface.
Mitek's TSO TELNET Client application allows a 3270 terminal
to emulate a line-mode terminal on the TCP/IP network. In this
mode, the 3270 terminal has access to all applications on any of
the TCP/IP network processors or other gateways such as DDN that
support TELNET terminals. The TELNET Client application is
accessible from any terminal on the SNA network.
With Mitek's TSO FTP Client application, files can be
transferred to or from any processor on the TCP/IP network. Any
3270 on the SNA network, any terminal using Mitek's PS 3270
emulation on the TCP/IP network, or any terminal using Mitek's
TELNET Server can initiate the FTP File Transfer. The FTP File
Transfer feature had options for source or binary code
transmission and for insertion or stripping of carriage returns.
Like the FTP Client, the FTP Batch enhancement under MVS is
used to transfer files to or from any processor on a TCP/IP
network. However, FTP Batch allows the user to sequentially
transfer numerous files automatically, rather than interactively
transfer one file at a time.
Mitek's FTP Server resides on the IBM host and carries out
file transfer requests from Ethernet hosts.
DOCUMENTATION:
Available from vendor
IMPLEMENTATION-LANGUAGE:
C
DISTRIBUTOR:
Mitek Systems Corp.
2033 Chennault Drive
Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
CONTACT:
Cleve Graves, (214) 490-4090
ORDERING-PROCEDURE:
Available from vendor
PROPRIETY-STATUS:
Proprietary product of Mitek Systems Corp.
INFORMATION-UPDATED:
August 1988
2.17.2.10. Network Solutions OPEN-Link for IBM/MVS
PRODUCT-OR-PACKAGE-NAME: OPEN-Link for IBM/MVS
DESCRIPTION:
Network Solutions, Inc. provides the DoD Community with
OPEN-Link, a fully integrated DDN and Ethernet interface
solution that provides the DoD Internet protocols (TCP/IP, FTP,
TELNET and SMTP) and technical support services for IBM host
computers running the MVS operating system. Additional features
include a programmatic interface to FTP, interfaces to standard
MVS security packages, and support for 3270 full screen terminal
emulation over TELNET. The interface solution is composed of
OPEN-Link host resident software, pre-installation site survey,
installation, integration support, maintenance, technical
services and a 90 day warranty. OPEN-Link is hardware
independent and is currently working with ACC, Comten, IBM
Series/1 hardware interfaces. All of these provide the user
with a DCA fully qualified X.25 interface. Ethernet support is
provided by the channel-attached OL/1220 Ethernet LAN
controller.
DOCUMENTATION:
One full set of documentation is provided with the product;
additional documentation may be purchased.
MACHINE-TYPE/CPU:
IBM S/370, 43xx, 303x, 308x, 309x and PCMs
O/S:
MVS/SP version 1 with ACF/VTAM Release 1.3
IMPLEMENTATION-LANGUAGE:
Assembly
DISTRIBUTOR:
Network Solutions
Products Group
8229 Boone Blvd., 7th floor
Vienna, VA 22180
CONTACT:
Technical: Gwen Savanillas, (703) 749-0150
ORDERING-PROCEDURE:
Submit purchase order to above address; see above contact for
pricing.
PROPRIETY-STATUS:
Network Solutions proprietary
DDN-QUALIFIED:
Yes
INFORMATION-UPDATED:
August 1988
2.17.2.13. Simware Inc. SIM3278
PRODUCT-OR-PACKAGE-NAME: SIM3278
DESCRIPTION:
SIM3278 is a host based protocol conversion software package
which provides remote PC and ASCII terminal users with
full-screen 3270 access to VM, MVS/VTAM & GCS/VTAM applications
over cost-effective dialup, X.25 & DDN networks.
DOCUMENTATION:
One full set of documentation is provided with the product.
MACHINE-TYPE/CPU:
IBM S/370, 43XX, 30XX and plug compatible such as Amdahl and
NAS
O/S:
Operates in the VM, MVS/VTAM and GCS/VTAM environments
IMPLEMENTATION-LANGUAGE:
Assembler
DISTRIBUTOR:
Simware Inc.
20 Colonnade Road
Ottawa, Ontario
K2E 7M6
CONTACT:
Bruce Laforest, (613) 727-1779
ORDERING-PROCEDURE:
Submit purchase order to above address
PROPRIETY-STATUS:
Simware Inc.
INFORMATION-UPDATED:
February 1989
3.38.5.3. Mitek Connectivity Solutions for the IBM Application
PRODUCT-OR-PACKAGE-NAME: Connectivity Solutions for the IBM Application
System/400 (AS/400)
DESCRIPTION:
Mitek extends connectivity from your AS/400 to TCP/IP
networks with a special line of hardware and software solutions.
These product solutions provide bi-directional logon and
bi-directional file transfer capabilities. Mitek utilizes the
government standard communications architecture known as TCP/IP
(Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) which can
coexist on an Ethernet LAN along with other protocols such as
DECnet. The Ethernet hosts supported by Mitek's software
products include: DEC VAX, AT&T 3B, SUN Microsystems, Apollo,
Tektronix, Hewlett-Packard, IBM PC, AT, RT, XT, and PS/2. You
choose the solution that's right for your configuration:
- SNA Network Server Model M2130 Mitek's M2130 provides a
physical gateway between the AS/400 and an Ethernet LAN.
The M2130 appears to the AS/400 as a standard SNA control
unit and performs data translation between the SNA and the
TCP/IP protocols. Speeds up to 256K bps are supported.
- TELNET Client (TERMINAL APPLICATION ACCESS) Telnet client
resides on the AS/400 and provides access capability to
the TCP/IP host applications. This product communicates
with the standard TCP/IP terminal application, TELNET
Server.
- FTP Client (FILE TRANSFER) FTP Client resides on the
AS/400 and provides you with the capability to create,
delete, and extend files with options for ASCII text
conversions or binary data transmission. Exits are
provided so that you may write you own data base access
routines as part of the file transfer. The security
systems of the AS/400 and the TCP/IP network hosts are
supported.
FTP Client also includes an extended command feature which
allows you to enter a simple command in order to transfer
multiple files between multiple systems. This feature can
be used interactively as well as in a batch environment.
- TELNET Server Telnet Server is an optional feature that
resides on the M2130. This application provides 3270
terminal emulation. TELNET Server allows TCP/IP Ethernet
hosts to have access to the AS/400. The server handles
requests from a TELNET Client on any TCP/IP hosts and
translates the ASCII data stream into a 3270 data stream.
- 3270 Presentation Services 3270 Presentation Services
resides on TCP/IP Ethernet hosts and provides enhanced
3270 emulation. A special feature of this product is the
Application Program Interface (API). A user written
program using the API can access the AS/400 as if the
application were an operator at a local display station.
It allows emulator sessions to runh unattended. 3270
Presentation Services is a family of products designed to
ooperate with specific operating systems.
DOCUMENTATION:
Available from Vendor
IMPLEMENTATION-LANGUAGE:
C
DISTRIBUTOR:
Mitek Systems Corp.
2033 Chennault Drive
Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
CONTACT:
Cleve Graves, (214) 490-4090
ORDERING-PROCEDURE:
Available from vendor
PROPRIETY-STATUS:
Proprietary product of Mitek Systems Corp.
INFORMATION-UPDATED:
August 1988
--
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