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:
IBM® AIX® | pSeries (32 / 64-bit) |
Linux® | IBM® pSeries (64-bit) Intel®/AMD® (32-bit) Intel® Itanium (64-bit) |
HP-UX™ | HP9000 (32 / 64-bit) HP Integrity (64-bit) |
Sun Solaris® | Sparc (32 / 64-bit) |
SCO OpenServer5® |
Other Requirements:
Supported communications adapter driver