Axis Communications AS-400, S-390 User Manual

AS/400 and S/390 Printing in a
High-Performance Multiprotocol
LAN Print Server

Axis Host-to-LAN Print Servers

P

o-LAN Print Servers

Print to your LAN printers or digital copiers from your IBM Host.

Axis host-to-LAN print servers provide a flexible and cost-effective way to print
to LAN printers or digital copiers from AS/400 or Mainframe systems. In addit­ion to support for popular protocols and operating systems, such as NetWare,
UNIX and Windows, Axis host-to-LAN print servers deliver world class support
for IBM host system printing. The flexibility to choose between multiple print
methods including TN3270E and TN5250E, as well as SCS and IPDS data
streams, makes Axis the ideal solution for the enterprise network. Axis host-to­LAN print servers enable high-speed printing over Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and
Token Ring networks without the need for application changes, host-based
conversion software or intermediate servers.

Migrate without compromises

With simultaneous support for SNA and TCP/IP, Axis host-to-LAN print servers
offer an excellent migration story as you transition to TCP/IP-based networking.
The same print server will work in both environments without compromising
control and visibility of the network printer. True bi-directional transport proto­cols assure a tight and controlled flow of status and data in a direct path between
the IBM host system and the printer. Users get the same functionality as from a
traditional IBM printer connected over coax or twinax including features such as
error recovery, exception notification, job control and end-of-job notification.

Free host system resources

Axis solution is based on the Axis ETRAX 32-bit RISC processor for maximum
performance. The concept of distributed data conversion deliver great scalability
and helps freeing host system resources for more critical tasks improving overall
system throughput. Any matrix, laser and even some ink-jet printers may be used
as well as digital copiers.

Take full advantage of your digital copier investment

Axis host-to-LAN print servers come with built in support for digital copiers
eliminating the need to modify IBM or UNIX host applications or install addi­tional drivers. With support for finishing options such as stapling, hole punching
and copying, any user on the network can enjoy the flexibility and power of a
digital copier.

Easy to Use on Multiple Platforms

Axis host-to-LAN print servers support OS/400, OS/390, Windows NT,
Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95/98/2000, OS/2, NetWare, more than
20 versions of UNIX and more. In addition, they are easy to set up and will auto­configure to the AS/400.

SNA IPDS SCS TN5250E TN3270E TCP/IP

r int Servers

Technical Specifications

MODELS

AXIS 5470e (Ethernet)
Copier model

Standalone 1 port 10/100baseT/ Ether net print
server with advanced TCP/IP and SNA support
for non-IPDS and IPDS IBM host system
printing. Support for digital copier finishing
options

AXIS 5470e (Ethernet)
IPDS model

Standalone 1 port 10/100baseT Ether net print
server with advanced TCP/IP and SNA support
for non-IPDS and IPDS IBM host system printing

AXIS 5470e (Ethernet)
SNA model

Standalone 1 port 10/100baseT Ether net print
server with advanced TCP/IP and SNA support
for non-IPDS IBM host system printing

AXIS 5470e (Ethernet)
TCP/IP model

Standalone 1 port 10/100baseT Ether net print
server with advanced TCP/IP support for non­IPDS IBM host system printing

AXIS 670e (Token Ring)

Standalone 3 port STP/UTP Token Ring print
server with advanced TCP/IP and SNA support
for non-IPDS and IPDS IBM host system printing
and digital copiers

SUPPORTED SYSTEMS

IBM Mainframe

IBM S/370, S/390, 30xx, 43xx, 47xx, 937x,
81xx.The pr int server emulates an IBM 3174
control unit and subsequent coax printers
when running SNA.

IBM AS/400

The print server emulates an IBM 5494
control unit and subsequent twinax printers
when running SNA.

SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS

NetWare

IPX,SAP, RIP, SPX, NCP (extended with NDS),
LIP and NDPS

TCP/IP- ASCII Environments

LPD,FTP ,T elnet,Reverse Telnet,PROS,BOOTP,
ARP, RARP, DHCP,ICMP, IP,TCP,UDP,
HTTP and TFTP

TCP/IP in Mainframe Environment

TN3270E, raw TCP/IP , LPR/LPD,PPR/PPD,
ASCII, 3270DS, SCS and IPDS data streams

SNA in Mainframe Environment

SNA LU 1 and SNA LU 3 (node type 2.0). IBM
3174 control unit emulation.ASCII,3270DS,
SCS and IPDS data streams

TCP/IP in AS/400 Environment

TN5250E, raw TCP/IP , LPR/LPD,PPR/PPD,
ASCII, SCS and IPDS datastreams

SNA in AS/400 Environment

SNA LU 6.2 (node type 2.1). IBM 5494 control
unit emulation.ASCII,SCS and IPDS data streams

LAN Manager/LAN Server

NetBIOS/NetBEUI or TCP/IP

Windows

NetBIOS/NetBEUI or TCP/IP

Apple EtherTalk (5470e)

INSTALLATION

Print server resident par ameter s set using a
Web browser, AXIS NetPilot, FTP, HTTP or via
a text file sent from the IBM host.

IBM PRINTER EMULATIONS

IBM Mainframe environment: 4332, 4028,3812
model 2, 3816 model 01S and 01D, 4224, 4230,
3287, 3268, 4214 and 3262

IBM AS/400 environment: 4332, 4028, 3812,
3816, 4214-2, 5224, 5225, 5256, 4230,5x27-2
KS, 5x27-3 KSSM, 5x27-3 and 5x27-5

NETWORK MANAGEMENT

SNMP-MIB II compliant private enterprise MIB
included. Print server status and management
via NWAdmin/PCONSOLE and ThinWizard.

LOGICAL CONNECTION

Supports NWay,which provides auto-detection
of the network speed. Use of IEEE802.2,
IEEE802.3, SNAP and Ethernet II frame types
simultaneously.

NETWORK ATTACHMENTS

AXIS 5470e

RJ-45 connector (Category 5 unshielded twisted
pair cable) for 10/100baseT Ethernet

AXIS 670e

STP/UTP T oken Ring

SECURITY

UNIX: Root password, user access list and
printer access

NetWare:Encrypted passwords

LOGICAL PRINTERS

The eight logical printer ports can be programmed
to perform auto-ASCII to PostScript conversion,
string before and after job, string substitution,
alternative output and character set conversion.
In the 5470e Copier version, each logical
printer por t can be configured to activate a
number of finishing options in the digital copier.

PARALLEL PRINTERS (670e)

Two IEEE 1284 compliant high-speed parallel­ports, 25-pin DSUB

PARALLEL PRINTER (5470e)

One IEEE 1284 compliant high-speed parallel-por t

SERIAL PRINTER (670e)

1 serial por t, RS-232C, 9-pin DSUB XON/XOFF
or RTS/CTS.Data rates up to 115,200 baud.

HARDWARE

32-bit RISC controller,
5470e – 8MB RAM memory,
670e – 2MB RAM memory

FRONT PANEL

2 LED Indicators: Power and Network. Push­button for information printouts

POWER CONSUMPTION

Maximum 5.1 W.Power provided by external supply
5470e, 670e – Type PS-B 12V 500 mA

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Size (670e):H 1.0 in/2.5 cm,W 6.1 in/15.5 cm,
D 4.7 in/12.0 cm. Weight: .55 lb/.25 kg

Size (5470e):H 1.1 in/2.7 cm,W 2.2 in/5.6
cm,D4.7 in/12 cm. Weight: .26 lb/.12 kg

Temperature: 40–105°F (5–40°C)
Humidity: 10–95% non-condensing

Approvals:EMC CE; EN 55022/1987,
EN50082-1/1992, FCC Class A

Safety:EN 60950, approved power
supplies for all countries

Axis Host-to-LAN Print Servers

Print Servers

PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE

Supported NOS and Protocols

Netware

Network 100 Mbps Digital copier Windows (Bindary & LAN Mgr/ Apple

Model # Connections Support Support SNA TN3270E TN5250E IPDS OS/400 OS/390 (NT,WW,95) NDS) LAN Srv LANtastic Ether Talk
AXIS 5470e TCP/IP RJ-45 (10Mbps & 100Mbps) • • • • • • • • • •
AXIS 5470e SNA RJ-45 (10Mbps & 100Mbps) • • • • • • • • • • •
AXIS 5470e IPDS RJ-45 (10Mbps & 100Mbps) • •••••• • ••••
AXIS 5470e COPIER RJ-45 (10Mbps & 100Mbps) • • •••••• • ••••
AXIS 670e 4Mbps and 16Mbps • •••••• • •••

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Parallel

AXIS 5470e

IBM Mainframe or AS/400

OS/2,

LAN Mgr/LAN Svr

NetWare Macintosh UNIX

Windows