TPS®/ SNA ( Systems Network Architecture ) is a full featured SNA implementation for both traditional hierarchical subarea networks ( PU 4 / 5 to PU 2.0 ) and peer-to-peer networks ( PU 2.1 ). LU support includes dependent support for LUs 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and dependent and independent LU support for LU 6.2. TPS®/ SNA supports multiple links ( PUs ) and data link types on the same system ( limited only by the number and type of hardware adapters on the system ). Data link types supported include: SDLC, Token Ring, Ethernet, or Data Link Switching - DLSw ( Switch-to-Switch Protocol ).

TPS® /SNA provides a full set of standard SNA APIs, including CPI-C ( Common Programming Interface - Communications ), APPC ( Advanced Program to Program Communications ) and dependant LU API for LU types 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7. Developers can then write user application programs to interface directly with host applications. TPS®/ SNA can also be used with TPS® /SNA Primary to create a ‘Virtual SNA Mainframe’ so you can migrate your host applications to the UNIX® platforms.

TPS®/SNA works with TPS®/ 3270 ( SNA ) emulation, TPS®/ RJE ( Remote Job Entry ), and many other networking software applications to provide exceptional client to host connectivity. TPS®/ SNA can also be used with TPS®/ TN3270 Server to create an Internet TN3270 gateway environment.

TPS®/ SNA is not only exceptionally reliable, but it makes host connectivity economical and easy.

TPS®/ SNA can be used with TPS®/ SNA Primary to simulate a ‘Virtual SNA Mainframe’. Ideal for company looking to replace their mainframe or write customized applications. With TPS®/ SNA API support, TPS®/ SNA is an excellent fit for developing SNA applications.

ARCHITECTURE

TPS®/SNA uses standard UNIX® functions to support the data link and application interfaces. This makes TPS®/SNA portable across UNIX® platforms and gives a common look and feel if TPS®/SNA is run on differing UNIX® platforms. It also makes the product very independent of UNIX version changes. When an upgrade is made to the operating system, a new version of SNA is not required.

TPS®/SNA was designed with performance in mind. Advanced message buffering and handling techniques have been used for the SNA traffic to reduce the processor and memory overhead.

PRODUCT POSITIONING

TPS®/ SNA is an ideal solution for SNA connectivity in distributed UNIX® networks. In addition to being full-featured, ultra-reliable and delivering maximum performance with minimum system overhead, TPS®/ SNA is very competitively priced.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Full featured SNA software platform for connecting to upstream SNA Hosts and APPN networks
• Supports Application Program Interfaces ( APIs ) for LU 6.2 ( CPI-C and APPN ) and for Dependent LU types 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7
• Supports a wide range of data link connection types including SDLC, Token Ring, Ethernet, Data Link Switching ( Switch-to-Switch Protocol )
• Very easy installation and configuration
• Can be used with TPS®/ SNA Primary to provide a ‘Virtual SNA Mainframe’
• Low system resource requirements
• High reliability and performance
• Interfaces with a full set of SNA applications
• Advanced diagnostic tools for problem determination
• From TPS® Systems — with 25+ year tradition of excellence in providing network software and support for large global enterprises

FEATURES

• Encrypt (SSL) and compress data transfers
• Extensive auditing and logging capabilities
• User authentication utilizing Radius, LDAP and Active Directory
• Automate file transfers with sophisticated scheduler
• Dynamic monitoring capabilities for viewing transmissions in progress
• True peer-to-peer file transfers; no repository
• Multi-platform and OS support
• JAVA-based browser interface to monitor and configure activity
• Control file transfers and program execution with custom transmission plan builder
• File Synchronization
• Transfers on demand – Quick Functions
• Transfer files utilizing FTP and FTP-S
• Event Driven using command-line interface
• Automatic transfer initiated with file discovery
• Transfer reports using z/OS JES Interface
• File Streaming/Trickle
• Checkpoint restart and transfer retries
• Wild card and environment variable substitution
• IP Multicasting
• Bandwidth Management and Performance
• Monitoring

BENEFITS

Data-Link Protocol Support
TPS®/ SNA supports many data link types:

• Synchronous Data Link Control ( SDLC )
  • Leased or switched connections
  • RS-232, RS-422, V.35, V.25, and SmartModem
• Token Ring
  • IEEE 802.2 LLC
  • IEEE 802.5
  • Multiple connections per Token Ring supported
• Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.2 LLC
  • IEEE 802.3 Ethernet or Standard Ethernet
  • Multiple connections per Ethernet supported
• DLSw - Data Link Switching connection ( SSP - Switch-to-Switch Protocol )
  • Uses TCP/IP connection
  • PU connection to DLSw router using SSP

SNA PU Protocols

• PU type 2.0 support ( connection to host PU 4/5 )
  • Up to 255 dependent LUs per PU
• PU type 2.1 support ( connection to APPN networks or host PU 4/5 systems )
  • Up to 10,000 independent LU sessions
  • APPN LEN node support
  • APPN EN node support
  • APPN NN node support

SNA LU Protocols

• Dependent LU support for LUs 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7
• Dependent and independent LU support for LU 6.2

SNA APIs

• CPI-C ( Common Programming Interface - Communications ) for both C and COBOL languages
• APPC ( Advanced Program-to-Program Communications ) ( IBM® Implementation only )
• Dependent LU API for LU types 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7

Management Systems
TPS®/ SNA is designed for straightforward central site installation/deployment and efficient ongoing manageability. A Management Subsystem provides:

• Installation using the operating system’s standard facilities
• Quick and easy configuration
• Full SNA and PU status display
• Error logs
• Complete trace facilities including fully formatted output

Additional Features

• LU prioritization by address or COS
• Multiple PUs on Token Ring or Ethernet
• Conversion utility that transfers configurations from IBM® SNA Server for AIX®

Network Availability & Resiliency
TPS®/ SNA provides automatic link restart and standard link error recovery procedures to support mission-critical networks.

System Requirement

Operating System:

Other Requirements:
Supported communications adapter driver