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PRODUCT NAME: HP SNA Printer Emulator SPD 26.70.11
for OpenVMS, Version 1.6
This SPD describes HP SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS, which is available for the OpenVMS I64, Open-
VMS Alpha and OpenVMS VAX platforms. All information applies to all platforms unless otherwise indicated.
DESCRIPTION
HP SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS (PrE) is an
OpenVMS layered software product that allows suitably
configured OpenVMS systems to receive printable data
from IBM host-based applications. These applications
will originally have been developed to produce output for
an IBM 3287 printer in system mode that is connected to
an IBM 3274 cluster controller in a Systems Network Architecture (SNA) networking environment. Access from
the IBM system to OpenVMS systems is via one of the
following SNA servers or gateways:
TCP/IP or DECnet Connections
• HP SNA Peer Server
• HP SNA Domain Gateway
• HP SNA Access Server for Windows NT®
• HP SNA Server for OpenVMS Alpha, a layered prod-
uct that supports local access as well as TCP/IP and
DECnet clients
DECnet Only Connections
• HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Synchronous Transport
• HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport
• HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX, an OpenVMS
VAX layered product that supports local access as
well as remote DECnet clients
In an actual IBM 3287 environment, data transfer is one
way (from host to printer) and generates hard copy. The
PrE Access software will allow OpenVMS users to direct
the received output either to be printed via the OpenVMS Print Symbiont or spooled to a disk file.
Features
The following is a summary of functions provided by
PrE:
• PrE is configured and controlled via a HP Digital
Command Language (DCL) style interface for ease
of use.
• PrE can accept data in SNA Character String (SCS)
format (LU type 1) and 3270 Data Stream format (LU
type 3).
• PrE recognizes the following 3270 Data Stream orders:
CR - Carriage Return
DUP - Duplicate (converted to a semicolon)
EM - End Message
EUA - Erase Unprotected to Address
FF - Form-feed
FM - Field Mark (converted to an asterisk)
GE - Graphics Escape (converted to a hyphen)
NL - Newline
PT - Program Tab
RA - Repeat to Address
SBA - Set Buffer Address
SF - Start Fields
• PrE supports the following 3270 Data Stream commands:
WRITE
ERASE/WRITE
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ERASE ALL UNPROTECTED
• PrE will recognize the following SNA Character String
orders:
BS - Backspace
CR - Carriage Return
FF - Form-feed
GE - Graphics Escape (converted to a hyphen)
HT - Horizontal Tab
IRS - Inter Record Separator
LF - Linefeed
NL - Newline
SHF - Set Horizontal Format
SVF - Set Vertical Format
TRN - Transparency
VCS - Vertical Channel Select
VT - Vertical Tab
• PrE accepts but ignores the following SNA Character
String orders:
BEL - Bell
ENP - Enable Presentation
INP - Inhibit Presentation
SLD - Set Line Density
• PrE supports the 3287 printer Program Attention
(PA1 and PA2) keys and the CANCEL PRINT key
using commands entered at the user interface.
• PrE does not support the Printer Authorization Matrix
feature, and it does not emulate the 3287’s REPRINT
key function.
• PrE supports 1 to 255 copies of the print job to be
printed.
• PrE supports a maximum of 250 sessions simultaneously.
• PrE supports the ability to submit a print job for another user. The print job will run exactly as if that
user submitted the request. Accounting information
is logged to that user’s account. The user name
string can be 1 to 12 characters in length and should
be a valid user name on the system.
• PrE supports multiple form types. The form type is
specified by using either a numeric value or a form
name. These form types can refer to the print image
width, length, or type of paper. Codes for these form
types are installation defined.
• PrE supports the ability to change queue name,
forms, number, number of copies, user name, and
choice of deleting the output stream files without
stopping the session.
• PrE supports the deletion of output files that are
spooled to printers as a user-selectable setting.
• PrE provides an option to send an INIT SELF request
to the IBM application.
• PrE supports LU security through the ability to specify a password for providing additional security to access the LU. This feature is supported in the HP
DECnet SNA Gateway for Synchronous Transport,
the HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Transport,
the HP SNA Domain Gateway, the HP SNA Access
Server for Windows NT, and the HP SNA Server for
OpenVMS products.
INSTALLATION
Only experienced customers should attempt installation
of this product. Installation services from HP are recommended for all other customers. These services provide
for installation of the software product by an experienced
software specialist.
PREREQUISITE SUPPORT
For HP SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS to be supported by HP, the customer must also have a support
agreement for the selected prerequisite SNA server or
gateway.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
Processors Supported
For information about supported processors, refer to
the OpenVMS Operating System for I64, Alpha and
VAX Software Product Description (SPD 82.35.xx and
25.01.xx).
Processors Not Supported
PrE is not supported on the following processors:
• VAX-11/785
• VAX-11/788
Disk Space Requirements (Block Cluster Size = 1)
Disk space required for installation:
OpenVMS I64 3820 blocks
(1.91 MB)
OpenVMS Alpha 2119 blocks
(1.06 MB)
OpenVMS VAX 1711 blocks
(856 KB)
Disk space required for use (permanent):
OpenVMS I64 2868 blocks
(1.434 MB)
OpenVMS Alpha 1037 blocks
(520 KB)
OpenVMS VAX 574 blocks
(290 KB)
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These counts refer to the disk space required on the
system disk. The sizes are approximations; actual sizes
may vary depending on the user’s system environment,
configuration, and software options selected.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
OpenVMS Operating System for I64, Version 8.2-1 or
8.3 (SPD 82.35.xx)
OpenVMS Operating System for Alpha, Version 8.2 or
8.3 (SPD 82.35.xx)
OpenVMS Operating System for VAX, Version 7.3 (SPD
25.01)
Using HP SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS requires
a networking product appropriate for the version of
OpenVMS, plus one of the SNA server or gateway products listed below. Networking options include:
• TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS (SPD 46.46.xx)
• DECnet for OpenVMS (Phase IV, SPD 48.48.xx)
• DECnet-Plus (Phase V, SPD 50.45.xx for I64 and
Alpha, SPD 25.03.xx for VAX)
Choose a networking option appropriate for the selected
version of OpenVMS from the following table:
OpenVMS Cluster Software configurations are described in the OpenVMS Cluster Software Product Description (SPD 29.78.xx) and include CI™, Ethernet, and
Mixed Interconnect configurations.
OpenVMS Tailoring Classes
The following OpenVMS classes are required for full
functionality of this layered product:
• OpenVMS Required Saveset
• Network Support
• Utilities
For more information on OpenVMS classes and tailoring, refer to the OpenVMS Operating System for
I64, Alpha and VAX Software Product Description (SPD
82.35.xx and 25.01.xx).
OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
This HP OpenVMS SNA access routine has been qualified and tested to run over the Data Access Incorporated
(DAI) Mainframe Gateway for OpenVMS (MGO). Questions and issues related to the DAI MGO product are
managed by DAI and are not an HP OpenVMS obligation.
OpenVMS TCP/IP DECnet IV DECnet V
8.3 (I64) 5.6 8.3 8.3
8.2-1 (I64) 5.5 8.2-1 8.2-1
8.3 (Alpha) 5.6 8.3 8.3
8.2 (Alpha) 5.5 8.2 8.2
7.3 (VAX) 5.3 7.3 7.3
Choose one of the following SNA server or gateway
products:
• HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Channel Support (SPD
29.76.xx)
• HP DECnet SNA Gateway for Synchronous Transport (SPD 25.C6.xx)
• HP SNA Domain Gateway (SPD 38.69.xx)
• HP SNA Peer Server (SPD 51.08.xx)
• HP SNA Server for OpenVMS Alpha (SPD 70.89.xx)
• HP SNA Server for OpenVMS VAX (SPD 27.01.xx)
Cluster Environment
This layered product is fully supported when installed on
any valid and licensed OpenVMS Cluster Software configurations without restrictions. The Hardware Requirements section details any special hardware required by
this product.
GROWTH CONSIDERATIONS
The minimum hardware and software requirements for
any future version of this product may be different from
the minimum requirements for the current version.
DISTRIBUTION MEDIA
This product is available as part of the OpenVMS I64,
Alpha and VAX Software Product Libraries on CD-ROM.
The software documentation for this product is available
as part of the OpenVMS I64, Alpha and VAX Online
Documentation Libraries on CD-ROM. Documentation
in hardcopy format can be ordered separately.
SOFTWARE LICENSING
License Management Facility Support
HP SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS supports the
OpenVMS License Management Facility (LMF). This facility allocates license units as follows:
• For OpenVMS Integrity, each Per Core License
(PCL) allows any number of individuals to use the
product at the same time, with one PCL license required for each processor core running OpenVMS.
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• For OpenVMS Alpha and VAX, the Unlimited license
allows any number of individuals to use the product
at the same time.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Licenses
License types vary by platform.
HP OpenVMS Integrity Licenses
SNA PrE Per Core License (PCL)2: BA481AC
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Update licenses not offered; updates available through SW Updates Service.
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Order one PCL license for each active processor core running OpenVMS.
HP OpenVMS Alpha Licenses
SNA PrE Unlimited Use License QL-10TA*-AA
SNA PrE Unlimited Use Update License QL-10TA*-RA
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Asterisk denotes system tier. E=workgroup tier, G=departmental tier,
Q=enterprise tier.
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HP OpenVMS VAX Media and Online Documentation
Software Layered Products Library
Package
Software Layered Products and Operating System Library Package
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Quarterly Software Updates Service is available.
QA-5G88A-H8
QA-YL48A-H8
HP OpenVMS Documentation (Printed)
SNA PrE Documentation QL-044AA-GZ
HP OpenVMS Integrity SW Update
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HP SNA Printer Emulator for OpenVMS BA481AA
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For the OpenVMS Integrity platform, media updates are ordered by adding
SW Updates Service to individual products. The above media product numbers
must be pulled into an order if SW Updates Service is planned.
NOTE: If you are adding a layered product to an existing
OpenVMS Integrity system and do not have the latest
software revision on site, please contact your local Sales
representative to request a Special Media kit.
HP OpenVMS VAX Licenses
SNA PrE Unlimited Use License QL-044A*-AA
SNA PrE Unlimited Use Update License QL-044A*-RA
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Asterisk denotes system tier. B=workgroup tier, 2=departmental tier, 5=enter-
prise tier.
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Media and Documentation
Product binary kits and online documentation are delivered on consolidated media libraries. Delivery model
varies by platform.
HP OpenVMS Integrity Media and Online Documentation
Foundation Operating Environment BA322AA#AJR
Enterprise Operating Environment BA323AA#AJR
Mission Critical Operating Environment BA324AA#AJR
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Product ships on Layered Products Library media included in all Operating
Environment media kits, available with initial OpenVMS OE order.
HP OpenVMS Alpha Media and Online Documentation
Software Layered Products Library
Package
Software Layered Products and Operating System Library Package
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Quarterly Software Updates Service is available.
QA-03XAA-H8
QA-5G98A-H8
SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES
A variety of service options are available from HP. For
more information, contact your HP account representative or distributor. Information is also available on
www.hp.com/hps/software.
SOFTWARE WARRANTY
This software is provided by HP with a ninety-day conformance warranty in accordance with the HP warranty
terms applicable to a license purchase.
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© 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Corporation, L.P.
Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP
required for possession, use, or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and
Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the
U.S. Government under vendor’s standard commercial
license.
The information contained herein is subject to change
without notice. The only warranties for HP products and
services are set forth in the express warranty statements
accompanying such products and services. Nothing
herein should be construed as constituting an additional
warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein.
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