Features of SNA IMF

Allows the HP 3000 to function as a cluster controller, or Type 2 node, in an IBM SNA network.

Allows terminals and printers attached to the HP 3000 to emulate IBM 3278 display stations (LU.T2) and IBM 3287 printers (LU.T1 and LU.T3).

Provides a set of callable routines, called intrinsics, that allow programs on an HP 3000 to exchange data with applications on a host computer.

Allows interactive access to host applications from HP terminals and printers, using a program called Pass Thru.

Shares the same data communications line with other SNA Services, such as SNA NRJE and LU 6.2 API.

Allows the HP 3000 to share multipoint communication lines with other SNA systems such as the IBM AS/400, System/34, System/36, System/38, and the 8100 processors.

Supports concurrent communication to multiple hosts or multiple lines to a single host (if you install multiple INP or PSI cards).

Provides Native Language Support (NLS), which allows application programmers to create local language applications for end users.

Lets you migrate from IMF/3000 to SNA IMF/V with minor modification of your HP application programs (MPE V only).