HP X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 Systems, V2.0

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PRODUCT NAME: HP X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 Systems, V2.0

SPD 47.37.16

DESCRIPTION

HP X.25 for OpenVMS enables appropriately conﬁg-

ured systems to connect to an X.25 Packet Switched

Data Network (PSDN) via an X.25 Relay node on the

same Local Area Network (LAN), via a DNA Phase IV

X.25 connector node, or directly using a synchronous

controller card for Alpha.

The product supports communication via PSDNs con-

forming to ITU/TSS recommendation X.25 1980, 1984,

and 1988, or to international standard ISO 8208. Refer

to the SUPPORTED PUBLIC NETWORKS section for

the list of supported PSDNs.

HP X.25 V2.0 supports OpenVMS Operating System

for Alpha version 8.2 and I64 version 8.2 and 8.2-1.

X.25 V2.0 for OpenVMS Alpha contains synchronous

device drivers and is required when using synchronous

communications options.

Note: HP X.25 for OpenVMS I64 does not support syn-

chronous device drivers and synchronous communica-

tions options.

HP X.25 for OpenVMS also provides the device drivers

and speciﬁc data link protocol support for HP’s syn-

chronous communications options for OpenVMS Alpha

systems.

HP X.25 for OpenVMS software allows the system to:

• Connect to other X.25 implementations using RFC

1613 (also known as XOT) via a TCP/IP wide area

network.

• Act as a Gateway Access Protocol (GAP) server for

Phase V GAP Clients

• Act as an X.25 Connector system for DECnet-Plus

X.25 Access systems

• Act as a packet–mode DTE connected to a supported

PSDN.

• Support ISO 8208 DTE to DTE point–to–point oper-

ation.

• Act as a packet–mode DTE connected to a LAN.

• Act as an X.25 Relay node conforming to ISO Tech-

nical Report 10029.

• Provide an X.25 sub–network for DECnet-Plus

CONS and CLNS operation.

• Provide a DEC–HDLC point–to–point data link for

DECnet-Plus CLNS operation.

• Act as a combination of the above, chosen on a per–

DTE basis.

The following restrictions of HP X.25 for OpenVMS soft-

ware should be noted:

• Phase IV GAP Clients (or access nodes) are not sup-

ported.

• P.S.I. Access (Phase IV) clients are not supported.

• DCE mode is supported for the purposes of point–

to–point operation as described in ISO 8208; DCE

mode for emulation of a PSDN is not supported.

• Use of the D bit in data packets is not supported.

• HP X.25 for OpenVMS I64 does not support syn-

chronous device drivers and synchronous communi-

cations options. The LAPB conﬁguration is not sup-

ported on I64.

July 2005

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Software Product Description PRODUCT NAME: SPD 47.37.16 HP X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 Systems, V2.0 DESCRIPTION HP X.25 for OpenVMS enables appropriately configured systems to connect to an X.25 Packet Switched Data Network (PSDN) via an X.25 Relay node on the same Local Area Network (LAN), via a DNA Phase IV X.25 connector node, or directly using a synchronous controller card for Alpha. The product supports communication via PSDNs conforming to ITU/TSS recommendation X.
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HP X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 Systems, V2.0 SPD 47.37.16 HP X.25 for OpenVMS supports the following functions: • The multi-host mode of operation provides the features offered by VAX P.S.I. Native and also allows VAX P.S.I. Access systems to connect to a PSDN as though directly connected. • Process–to–process (HP X.25) communication. X.25 for OpenVMS allows application programs to access X.25 network services via the standard OpenVMS QIO system service. • XOT or X.25 over TCP/IP allows X.
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HP X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 Systems, V2.0 SPD 47.37.16 This interface enables an application program using OpenVMS System Services to communicate with complementary X.25 software on other HP or non–HP systems. • Application handling the incoming call Network Management The Network Control Language (NCL) is provided for the management of HP X.25 for OpenVMS and DECnet-Plus. NCL provides network management facilities to: Terminal Communications HP X.
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HP X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 Systems, V2.0 SPD 47.37.16 The device drivers all support full-duplex HDLC framing. 6.8 One–way logical channel incoming yes In all cases, the data throughput over the synchronous lines is dependent on the user applications and system environment. 6.9 Non–standard default packet sizes yes 6.10 Non–standard default window sizes yes 6.
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HP X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 Systems, V2.0 SPD 47.37.16 INSTALLATION System Memory Required for Alpha HP recommends that a customer’s first purchase of this software product include HP Installation Services. These services provide for installation of the software product by an experienced HP Software Specialist. Only customers experienced with HP’s X.25 products should attempt installation.
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HP X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 Systems, V2.0 SPD 47.37.16 Disk Space Required • Alpha system running WAN Support for HP UNIX (SPD 42.47.xx) configured for X.25 relay Table 2 For operation over DECnet (using the Gateway Access Protocol, GAP), the supported connector nodes are: Disk Space Required • DEC Network Integration Server (DECNIS) 500/600 (SPD 36.05.xx) • DECnet-Plus V7.3 (or later) for OpenVMS VAX configured for X.25 multi–host operation (SPD 25.03.xx).
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HP X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 Systems, V2.0 SPD 47.37.16 CONFIGURATION GUIDELINES Table 3 (Cont.) For direct connection of the Alpha system to the PSDN, operation of the product requires the use of one or more synchronous controller cards. The following devices are supported by HP X.
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HP X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 Systems, V2.0 SPD 47.37.16 The supported devices available on each system are given in Table 4. The operational characteristics of each device are given in Table 5.
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HP X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 Systems, V2.0 SPD 47.37.16 ORDERING INFORMATION Table 5 Alpha: Software Software Software Software Synchronous Controller Characteristics Device PBXDP–Ax PCI PBXDD–Ax PCI PBXDI–Ax ISA Max. line speed (Kbps) 2x2400, 4x2400 or 8x1200 2x2400, 4x2400 2x2400, 4x2400 Max. HDLC data size (bytes) Max.X.25 data size (bytes)1 8300 4096 8300 8300 4096 4096 Supported interface standards SOFTWARE LICENSING Specific functions of the HP X.
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HP X.25 for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 Systems, V2.0 SPD 47.37.16 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.