HP 3000 Manuals HP 3000 Manuals
Chapter 7 Networking/Client-Server
MPE/iX 5.0 ARPA Services and ThinLAN 3000/iX Network Link Software
by Frank Rowand
Commercial Systems Division
Product Overview
HP recognizes that our customers have a growing need for systems
interoperability. Therefore we are providing a networkable system that
meets industry standards. The Fundamental Operating System (FOS) has
been restructured to include several networking products that previously
had to be ordered separately, plus a new networking product.
Beginning with the MPE/iX 5.0 General Release, the following network
products are included in the FOS:
* ThinLAN 3000/iX Network Link software (product number 36923A
software options)
* Host-based ARPA Services, including HP ARPA File Transfer Protocol
(product number 36957A)
* TELNET/iX Client
The industry standard ARPA protocols enable the HP 3000 to be network
ready and better positioned for client/server and multivendor networking.
The ThinLAN Link software and the ARPA services added to the FOS include
the following features:
* ARPA TCP, UDP, and IP protocols
* BSD sockets API, providing access to TCP and UDP
* HP NetIPC API, providing access to TCP
* Support of the Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 protocols
* Name Server Client Routines, providing host-to-IP address mapping
* Integrated network management agent software that supports SNMP
* Outbound TELNET connections through TELNET/iX Client
* Incoming virtual terminal server, providing inbound Network
Services Virtual Terminal (NS VT)
* ARPA File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
When TELNET/iX Server (which provides inbound TELNET connections) becomes
available at the end of 1995, it will be included in the FOS.
The ThinLAN Link hardware options (802.3 CIO LAN card and 802.3 HP-PB LAN
card) can still be ordered. The ThinLAN 3000/iX Network Link software
options and HP ARPA File Transfer Protocol can be ordered for systems
that have not updated to the MPE/iX 5.0 General Release.
Documentation
The following manuals that provide planning, configuration, and
operations information have been added to the System Management Core
Manual Set (36367A):
* HP 3000/iX Network Planning and Configuration Guide (36922-61023)
* NS3000/iX Operations and Maintenance Reference Manual
(36922-61005)
* Installing and Managing HP ARPA File Transfer Protocol Network
Manager's Guide (36957-61001)
* HP TELNET/iX Client User's Guide (36957-90152)
Other manuals that provide additional information can be ordered as
needed:
* HP ARPA File Transfer Protocol User's Guide (36957-61002)
* NS3000/iX NMMGR Screens Reference Manual (36922-61003)
* NS3000/iX Error Messages Reference Manual (36923-61000)
* HP SNMP/XL User's Guide (36922-61029)
* Using the Node Management Services (NMS) Utilities (32022-90041)
For further information on HP TELNET/iX Client, see the Communicator
article, "TELNET/iX Client Available on MPE/iX 5.0", in this chapter.
System Configuration, Network Planning, and Network Installation
HP Network Consulting Services are available from the Professional
Services Organization to provide guidance and assistance in the
implementation of your network, from workgroup networks to
enterprise-wide networks.
Contact your HP sales representative for more information on HP Network
Consulting Services.
Important Information
Following are some additional details to be aware of:
* Prior to the MPE/iX 5.0 General Release, you must still purchase
the ThinLAN 3000/iX Network Link (software option) and the HP ARPA
File Transfer Protocol. The price of these products has been
reduced by 50% as of October 1, 1994.
* Inbound virtual terminal server, providing inbound NS VT, is
included in the ThinLAN Link software. This provides logon access
to the HP 3000 over a PC LAN connection without having to purchase
NS3000/iX Network Services.
* Outbound NS VT (virtual terminal) is not included in the FOS.
Outbound virtual terminal is available in the FOS through the HP
TELNET/iX Client and in the NS3000/iX Network Services (36920A)
product through NS VT.
Support
The software that is added to the FOS is supported under the FOS support
contract. Software support for ThinLAN 3000/iX Link and HP ARPA File
Transfer Protocol should be removed from your support contract after you
install the MPE/iX 5.0 General Release.
Networking Software That Can Be Ordered On MPE/iX 5.0 General Release
* NS3000/iX Network Services
* HP FTAM 3000/iX
* HP OTS 3000/iX
* HP X.400/HP Desk for MPE/iX
* X.25/iX System Access
* Lan Manager/iX
* Resource Sharing/iX
* NetWare iX V3.11A
* AppleTalk Services for the HP 3000
* HP PC ARPA and Network Services
* HP Software Vendor
* HP-IBM SNA NRJE/iX
* HP-IBM SNA IMF/iX
* HP-IBM LU 6.2/PU 2.1
* BSC RJE/iX
* SNA Distribution Services/iX
* SNA/X.25 Link/iX
* HP SNA Distributed Host Command Facility
* Token Ring 3000/iX Network Link (includes hardware)
* FDDI 3000/iX Network Link (includes hardware)
* NS Point-to-Point 3000/iX (includes hardware)
* HP-IBM SNA Link/iX (includes hardware)
* HP SNA/Token Ring Link/iX (includes hardware)
* HP BSC Link/iX (includes hardware)