robert@peregrine.peregrine.com (Robert Young) (06/19/89)
First of all I would like to apologize if I am sending this message to the wrong group. We have installed an IBM mainframe 4381 that is to be connected to our Sequent (S81) which runs Dynix 3.0.12. The plan is to connect the two systems using the following: 1) The 4381 will have a token Ring adapter card on the 3720 communications controller. It will also be using "IBM TCP/IP FOR MVS WITH NFS FEATURES" Product Number: 5685-061 (It would be available officially until 06/30). 2) A PS/2 30/286 PC will stand between the 4381 and the Sequent. We need the PC to be able to somehow "bridge" the link by taking to the 4381 through TOKEN-RING and to the Sequent through Ethernet. 3) The sequent already has NFS, TCP/IP since we have it connected to a SUN/120 using NFS and TCP/IP. 4) I have called FTP and asked about any solutions or suggestions. They have packages that do both but not at the same time. 5) With this IBM package we're getting we are supposed to be able to use utilities such as rlogin, telnet, ftp, etc. Besides, we should also be able to have 3270 emulation as well as RJE facilities. All of these with TCP/IP (plus NFS). 6) We intend to use the IBM 4381 for storage (NFS), development and training. Any ideas? Comments, suggestions, hints? They will all be welcomed? Thanks Robert Young Peregrine Systems (714) 727-3341, Ext 167