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Product Brief: HP 9000 Servers and Workstations - Product numbers J2721BA and J2731BA
Key features
- Supports APPN End Node capability while operating in traditional host-based networks
- Enables sessions to span multiple communication links
- Allows logical units (LUs) to be dynamically located as required
- Supports dynamic definition of dependent LUs at the host
- Supports the dependent LU requestor function, allowing sessions to be routed across an APPN network
- Provides the APPN connection network feature reducing addressing complexity while increasing performance
HP-UX SNAplus2 Release 5 family APPN (Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking) End Node is the latest addition to the next-generation SNAplus2 Release 5 family. With the addition of this product, a single
HP 9000 system can now connect simultaneously to both pre-APPN and APPN nodes.
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| Product brief: HP 9000 Servers and Workstations - product numbers J2721BA and J2731BA
The SNAplus2 APPN End Node enables HP 9000 systems to operate at the periphery of an APPN network. Executing along with HP-UX SNAplus2 Link, the SNAplus2 APPN End Node product helps an HP 9000 system
participate in APPN's dynamic configuration and resource location while simultaneously running other applications as well.
The HP-UX SNAplus2 Link provides the major features of an IBM 3274 cluster control unit and the lower four levels of systems network architecture (SNA). Physical Unit Type 2 (PU 2) and Type 2.1 (PU
2.1) Low Entry Node are emulated; Logical Unit Types 0, 1, 2, 3, and 6.2 (LU 0, LU 1, LU 2, LU 3, and LU 6.2) are supported.
Features and benefits
- SNAplus2 APPN End Node takes full advantage of APPN facilities while still retaining the capability to operate in traditional host-managed networks.
- Enables an HP 9000 system to be a node in an APPN environment. The nodes operate as peers instead of being controlled by a host computer.
- Support for sessions can now span multiple communication links within the network, thus removing the restrictions of a single point-to-point connection.
- Allows remote resource (LUs) to be dynamically located as required instead of being configured explicitly at the local system, easing network administration.
- Information about other systems in the network is obtained dynamically, significantly reducing the require- ment for initial configuration.
- Provides support for Dynamic Definition of Dependent LUs (DDDLU) at the host. While com- municating with a DDDLU-capable host, SNAplus2 APPN End Node can add required LUs to the host when the
communication link to the host is established. The LUs need not be statically configured to the host. This simplifies both initial configuration and subsequent expansion.
- Supports the Dependent LU Requestor (DLUR) function which works in conjunction with Dependent LU Server (DLUS) on the host. The combination of DLUR and DLUS provides the facility to route
sessions for dependent LUs across an APPN network. Existing applications can be retained without modification while taking advantage of APPN's network management, dynamic resource location, and route
selection capabilities.
- Provides the APPN Connection Network feature in a Shared Access Transport Facility (SATF). In an SATF environment, APPN removes the requirement to define a Link Station between each pair of
com-municating nodes by defining a connection network, thus significantly reducing addressing complexity. In addition, a connection network reduces traffic on the LAN and improves performance.
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Customer installation responsibility
Installation of these products requires knowledge in several overlapping areas. The staff engineer responsible for this task must have strong knowledge of (or have direct contact with staff with
strong knowledge of) SNA networks, application environments, and HP-UX system administration.
Installation requires basic SNA knowledge. This includes knowledge of interface nodes, network routers, NAUs, PUs, LUs, link types, IBM hardware, and software. The installer must understand why the
SNAplus products are being installed, how the users are going to use SNAplus, and how SNAplus fits into the network solution.
Installation of SNAplus requires a thorough user-level knowledge of HP-UX commands. In addition, the installer must be familiar with the following:
- Running SD commands on an HP-UX system
- Running SAM (in order to add users)
- The HP-UX file system, privilege groups, and real-time features running LAN and PSI diagnostics on an HP-UX system
- HP-UX kernel configuration
Customers who cannot compose a team with this skill set should purchase HP Installation and Network Startup services.
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Additional implementation assistance
For implementation needs that go beyond installation, the customer can either provide self-support or purchase additional services from HP. These services include Network Startup and HP ConsultLine.
In addition, the customer can also purchase service from HP on a time-and-materials basis.
Network Startup includes implementation scheduling and coordination assistance, network configuration and verification testing, and network documentation.
Ordering information
HP-UX SNAplus2 APPN End Node includes right-to-use license. Server customers must specify a processor option. Optional manuals can be ordered; see Documentation section (following page).
J2721BA SNAplus APPN End Node Server License
Processor options:
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AH0 D-, E-, F-, G-Class; K100, K200, K210, K220, K370
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AE5 H-, I-Class; K400, K410, K420, K570
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AEP T500, T520, T600, 890, V-Class
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0D1 Instant Ignition
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AVN Release notes
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J2731BA SNAplus2 APPN End Node Workstation license
HP-UX SNAplus2 APPN End Node requires previous installation of HP-UX SNAplus2 Link (HP J2720BA or HP J2730BA) either on the stand-alone or on the server system.
The software that the customer orders contains both the standalone and client/server configuration software. During installation, the customer chooses which configuration is required.
Upgrade options are available for HP 9000 server SNAplus2 products. Please consult the HP 9000 ordering and configuration guides for details.
Current SNAplus customers on support can upgrade to SNAplus2 products at no charge.
Documentation
The following guides are included with the product:
- J2740-90001-HP-UX SNAplus2 installation guide
- J2740-90002-HP-UX SNAplus2 administration guide
- J2741AA-SNAplus2 APPN End Node manuals (optional) -001 SNAplus2 migration guide
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Support products
HP offers a spectrum of support service products to help plan, implement, operate, and manage your multivendor network throughout the network lifecycle.
For more information, contact your HP representative. |
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| Product requirements |
| Environment |
J2721BA SNAplus2 APPN End Node HP 9000 Servers HP |
J2731BA SNAplus2 APPN End Node 9000 Workstations |
| Operating system |
HP-UX 10.10 or later |
HP-UX 10.10 or later |
| SNAplus2 link |
J2720BA |
J2730BA |
| LAN/9000 |
Bundled with HP 9000 system |
Bundled with HP 9000 system |
| Token ring/9000 |
J2165B (EISAJ2166B (HSC) |
Not available |
| FDDI |
J2157B |
Depends on workstation |
| Memory |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| Disk space |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| IBM host |
IBM System/370 or compatible mainframe (Series 30xx, 43xx, or ES/9000) in an SNA environment, MVS/JES2, MVS/JES3, VSE/Power, ACF/VTAM, and ACF/NCP TSO, CMS, or CICSR. |
IBM System/370 or compatible mainframe (Series 30xx, 43xx, or ES/9000) in an SNA environment, MVS/JES2, MVS/JES3, VSE/Power, ACF/VTAM, and ACF/NCP TSO, CMS, or CICSR. |
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| Additional information
For additional information on HP products and services, visit us at
the HP Web site - (http://www.hp.com).
For more information, contact any of our worldwide sales offices or HP Channel Partners (in the U.S. call 1 800 637 7740).
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