P-UX SNAplus2 Installation Guide (June 2003)

Installation Requirements

Proﬁle of System Administrator Installing SNAplus2

Chapter 128

Proﬁle of System Administrator Installing

SNAplus2

In order to successfully install the SNAplus2 products, you need

knowledge in the following areas:

SNA Networks

Installation requires the following basic SNA knowledge:

• interface nodes

• network routers

•NAUs

• PUs

•LU

• link types

• IBM hardware and software

• ability to conﬁgure interface nodes and network routers

Application Environment

You must understand the following:

• why the SNAplus2 products are being installed

• how the users are going to use SNAplus2

• how SNAplus2 ﬁts into the network solution

Some knowledge of using 3270, RJE, and APPC and the corresponding

programs on the host side such as CICS, TSO, and JES would be helpful.

Hardware Conﬁguration

You must meet the following requirements:

• be familiar with HP 9000 computer systems

• be able to install interface cards (PSI, EISA, PCI)

• be able to shutdown and restart the system