BOSaNOVA Advanced Server for SAA
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Simple
and Reliable Connectivity to Midrange Hosts over the Internet and LANs
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Information
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| Overview
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| The Advanced Server for SAA is a complete package
for connecting PCs attached to the Internet or corporate LAN to
IBM AS/400 or AS/36 hosts.
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Supporting the most common LAN protocols – such
as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and NetBIOS – Advanced Server for SAA can
be connected to one or more AS/400 or System/3x host systems via
Ethernet, Token Ring or direct Twinax (AS/400 only) connection.
By implementing the Advanced Server for SAA solution,
organizations gain the cost efficiency and convenience of the
Internet, the versatility of the LAN, the ease-of-use of the PC,
and the reliability and security of the IBM midrange host.
Advanced Server for SAA is a complete communications solution;
all required server and client components are included, as well
as feature-rich BOSâNOVA 5250 terminal and printer emulation,
file transfer, and other APPC applications. |
Advantages
- Compatible
with TCP/IP, IPX/SPX and NetBIOS protocols
- Allows
communication over the Internet (server-to-PC communication)
- Operates
on Windows 9x/NT/2000/Me/XP platform
- Eliminates
need for APPC router
- Provides
traffic encryption between the server and the client
workstations for secure access to the host
- Supports
up to 2000 concurrent users and up to 5000 APPC sessions
- Enables
server-to-host communication via Ethernet, Token Ring and Twinax
- Supports
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| Client/Server
Architecture Increases Host Efficiency |
By using advanced client/server technology, host
resources are freed from mundane communications tasks and are
available for the more important task of running your business.
Advanced Server for SAA gives real meaning to the phrase
"open system" because it is entirely independent of
network operating systems, such as Windows NT Server, OS/2 LAN
Server, UNIX (file server), or Novell NetWare. In fact, it can
be run on a LAN without any network file server at all!
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A configuration wizard for Twinax
connection simplifies installation. |
| Complete
Communications Solution |
Advanced Server for SAA is a
complete, stand-alone communications solution that can be added
to the network before any decisions about network servers are
made. In the future, additional Advanced Server for SAA servers
can be added regardless of the network server in use. The
Advanced Server for SAA includes two components: server and
client workstation software.
The Advanced Server for SAA Server runs on a PC using Windows 9x
or a Windows NT/2000/Me/XP workstation or server, and does not
require any complex installation or setup procedures. The
Advanced Server for SAA Workstation client runs on the user's PC
and includes emulation software, file transfer and a virtual
router eliminating the need to install a resource-draining APPC
router. |
| Flexibility |
Using any of the common LAN protocols (TCP/IP,
IPX/SPX, and NetBIOS), Advanced Server for SAA allows Internet-
or LAN-connected PCs to communicate easily with one or more IBM
midrange hosts, eliminating the need to install SNA drivers on
the workstation. This configuration allows the use of common
(non-SNA) bridges and routers on the LAN.
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Secure communication is enabled
between the server and the client workstation. |
| Security |
| Extending the AS/400's standard
security, an optional server login procedure may be implemented.
In this configuration, all traffic between the server and the
client workstation can be encrypted, enabling secure
communication over the Internet. |
| The
Server |
Advanced Server for SAA's 32- bit
server software runs under Windows 9x/Me or a Windows NT/2000/XP
workstation or server. By connecting to the AS/400 or AS/36 host
system via a LAN or Twinax (AS/400 only) connection, and
providing host access to PCs attached to the Internet or a LAN,
an SNA communications path is created from the host to every PC
on the Internet or LAN.
Note: LAN connection to AS/400 is not supported in Windows
Me/XP because DLC protocol is not provided by Microsoft. |
| The
Client |
| Advanced Server for SAA includes Workstation
Client 32 for PCs running Windows 9x/NT/2000/Me/XP, and a
Workstation Client 16 for PCs running Windows 3.x. The
Workstation Client uses common LAN protocols to communicate with
the Advanced Server for SAA Server. |
Advanced Server for SSA enables
PCs connected to the Internet or corporate LANs to access a
midrange host. |
| 32-bit
Client Features |
- Rich
terminal/printer emulation, including integrated MorphExpress™
On-the-Fly GUI
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- DTF
(Data Transfer Function), providing bi-directional SQL-based
data transfer capabilities between a PC and an AS/400 host. This
includes a scheduler, which allows the user to run transfer
automatically, according to time and other variable conditions.
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Host
Explorer administrative tool, enabling:
- Access to all connected AS/400s, displaying libraries and
files as if they were folders on another (PC) network drive
- Drag-and-drop copying of folders or files
- Send print jobs directly from your PC to AS/400 printer
queues
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- E32APPC
APIs to support the most common APPC client applications
- User-definable
macros with macro protection utility
- External
Link enables users to display the contents of a pre-defined file
or directory web pages and DTF site
- Background
Bitmap allows specific display sessions to be customized with a
user defined graphic file
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| 16-bit
Client Features |
- Rich
terminal/printer emulation, including integrated MorphExpress™
On-the-Fly GUI
- ATF
(Advanced Transfer Function), providing SQL-based bi-directional
data transfer capabilities between a PC and an AS/400 host
- Remote
Command, a Windows utility which permits a user to send host
commands from a PC to a midrange host without requiring an
emulation session
- Concurrent
operation of WinAPPC and EHNAPPC APIs to support the most common
APPC client applications
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| Technical
Specifications |
| PC |
Pentium 586, 100 MHz minimum |
| Memory |
32 MB for Windows 9x/Me; 64 MB for Windows NT/2000/XP |
| Hard Disk |
3 MB minimum |
| Operating Systems |
Windows 9x, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation,
Windows 2000, Windows Me/XP (Twinax connection only) |
| Host Connections |
Ethernet or Token Ring (802.2
LLC), Twinax (TDLC), using a PCI,
ISA, or PCMCIA Twinax adapter card working in IBM-compatible or
BOS Stealth modes. |
| LAN Connections |
PC must be network-operable with either:
IPX/SPX, NetBIOS, or
TCP/IP protocols |
| 32-bit
Client Workstation Requirements |
| PC |
Must be able to run Windows 9x, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows
2000/Me/XP |
| Memory |
Windows 9x/Me: 8 MB minimum (16 MB recommended); Windows
NT/2000/XP: 16 MB minimum (32 MB recommended); Windows 2000/XP:
32 MB minimum (64 MB recommended) |
| Hard Disk |
System folder: 7MB, User folder: 10 -18, depending on
applications installed |
| Operating Systems |
Windows 9x, or Windows NT 4.0/2000/Me/XP |
| LAN Connections |
PC must be network-operable with either
IPX/SPX, NetBIOS, or
TCP/IP protocols |
| 16-bit
Client Features |
| PC |
386 DX minimum (486 DX recommended) |
| Memory |
8 MB minimum (16 MB recommended) |
| Hard Disk |
6 MB minimum |
| Operating Systems |
Windows 3.x, Windows 9x or Windows NT/2000/Me/XP |
| LAN Connections |
PC must be network-operable with either:
IPX/SPX, NetBIOS, or
TCP/IP protocols |
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Specifications
are subject to change without notice.
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