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HP-UX SNAplus2Administration GuideEdition 2J2740-90013HP 9000 NetworkingE1098Printed in: United States© Copyright 1998 © Hewlett-Packard Company, 1998

10ContentsAdditional Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232Configuring DLUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 Administration• Querying the configuration of defined resources and their currentstatus if they are active

Chapter 2 101Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 AdministrationThe other SNAplus2 administration tools, including command-lineconfiguration, and NOF appli

102 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 Administration• snapadmin -h -d commandprovides detailed help for the namedcommand, including a list of

Chapter 2 103Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 AdministrationThe sna_domn.cfg file contains information aboutSNAplus2 domain resources (resources not as

104 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 AdministrationFor more information about this file, refer to theHP-UX SNAplus2 Administration CommandRefe

Chapter 2 105Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 AdministrationRefer to the HP-UX SNAplus2 NOF Programmers Guide for moreinformation.Diagnostic ToolsSNAp

106 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 Administration• Using command-line utilities, you can filter trace files to extract orinterpret specific in

1073 Administering SNAplus2

108 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2OverviewOverviewThe first step in administering SNAplus2 is configuring the node and itsresources. Begin by planning

Chapter 3 109Administering SNAplus2Planning for SNAplus2 ConfigurationPlanning for SNAplus2 ConfigurationBefore you make any configuration changes it is

Contents11Disabling SNAplus2 for a Win32 Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255Win32 Client Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

110 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2Planning for SNAplus2 ConfigurationTask SheetsThe online help screens in the Motif administration program containtas

Chapter 3 111Administering SNAplus2Enabling and Disabling SNAplus2 on the Local SystemEnabling and Disabling SNAplus2 on theLocal SystemYou must enabl

112 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2Enabling and Disabling SNAplus2 on the Local SystemEnabling SNAplus2 ServersThis section describes how to enable SN

Chapter 3 113Administering SNAplus2Enabling and Disabling SNAplus2 on the Local Systemtracing.) Tracing enables you to diagnose problems thatoccur dur

114 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2Enabling and Disabling SNAplus2 on the Local SystemIf a 3270 emulation program is using LUs on the node when you di

Chapter 3 115Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramUsing the Motif AdministrationProgramThe Motif administration program provide

116 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramIn a client/server environment, SNAplus2 displays the Domain window.For a sta

Chapter 3 117Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramYou can easily access other windows from this menu.These windows include the

118 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramFigure 3-1 SNAplus2 Domain WindowIf any active nodes in the domain (nodes on

Chapter 3 119Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramWhen you select a node to be administered, SNAplus2displays the Node window a

12ContentsCPI-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3305250 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

120 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramFigure 3-2 Node WindowFrom the Node window, you can add, delete, modify, and

Chapter 3 121Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramThe body of the Node window is split into the following panes for thedifferen

122 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramSelect the resource and click on the Start or Stopbutton. (Alternatively, you

Chapter 3 123Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration Programlist of associated link stations is shown or hidden. Similarly, link stations

124 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramMany resources, such as ports and link stations, cannot be modifiedwhile they

Chapter 3 125Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramFigure 3-4 Sample DialogResource dialogs guide you through the configuration p

126 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramMost dialogs provide a Description field; the information you enterthere is di

Chapter 3 127Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramFigure 3-5 Sample Status DialogStatus dialogs show information about the curr

128 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2Using the Motif Administration ProgramFigure 3-6 Sample Help WindowAdditional help windows are included for each wi

Chapter 3 129Administering SNAplus2ASCII Administration ProgramASCII Administration ProgramA menu-based ASCII administration program is available forc

Contents13Specifying a Package IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371Customizing the SNAplus2 Package Control Script

130 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2Using the Command-Line Administration ProgramUsing the Command-LineAdministration ProgramCommand-line configuration

Chapter 3 131Administering SNAplus2Using the Command-Line Administration ProgramThe remainder of this section summarizes administration commands fordi

132 Chapter 3Administering SNAplus2Using the Command-Line Administration Program

1334 Basic Configuration Tasks

134 Chapter 4Basic Configuration TasksOverviewOverviewThis chapter provides an overview of configuration tasks and explainshow to configure the SNAplus2

Chapter 4 135Basic Configuration TasksConfiguring Client/Server FunctionsConfiguring Client/Server FunctionsThis section is relevant only if you installe

136 Chapter 4Basic Configuration TasksConfiguring Client/Server FunctionsNOTE You cannot directly indicate which node acts as the master server; themast

Chapter 4 137Basic Configuration TasksConfiguring the NodeConfiguring the NodeThe first step in configuring SNAplus2 on a system is to configure thelocal no

138 Chapter 4Basic Configuration TasksConfiguring the NodeWhen you define the control point, SNAplus2automatically defines a local LU with the same name.T

Chapter 4 139Basic Configuration TasksConfiguring LoggingConfiguring LoggingSNAplus2 writes log messages describing abnormal events (and,optionally, norm

14Contents

140 Chapter 4Basic Configuration TasksConfiguring LoggingIf your favorite editor is installed on the server, you can use it to view thelog files. If not,

Chapter 4 141Basic Configuration TasksConfiguring LoggingThe Logging dialog in the Motif administration program affects logsettings throughout the domai

142 Chapter 4Basic Configuration TasksConfiguring Logging

1435 Defining ConnectivityComponents

144 Chapter 5Defining Connectivity ComponentsOverviewOverviewIn order for the SNAplus2 node to communicate with other nodes, youmust configure connectiv

Chapter 5 145Defining Connectivity ComponentsOverviewand they must be configured on the adjacent nodes aswell as on the SNAplus2 node, so you may need t

146 Chapter 5Defining Connectivity ComponentsOverviewFor information about configuring PU concentration,see “Configuring PU Concentration”.

Chapter 5 147Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Ports, DLCs, and Connection NetworksDefining Ports, DLCs, andConnection NetworksA port represents t

148 Chapter 5Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Ports, DLCs, and Connection NetworksSelect Connectivity and New port from theServices menu on the

Chapter 5 149Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Ports, DLCs, and Connection NetworksThis field applies only if the adapter card can supportmore tha

15PrefaceThe HP-UX SNAplus2 Administration Guide provides information onenabling, configuring, and managing SNAplus2.Prerequisite KnowledgeBefore readi

150 Chapter 5Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Ports, DLCs, and Connection NetworksSelect a value that describes the role of the local nodefor li

Chapter 5 151Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Ports, DLCs, and Connection NetworksSelect NRZ (typically used in the U.S.) or NRZI(typically used

152 Chapter 5Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Ports, DLCs, and Connection NetworksConsult your SNA network planner if you do not knowhow to confi

Chapter 5 153Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Ports, DLCs, and Connection NetworksNOTE The underlying stack is also configured with an address an

154 Chapter 5Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Link StationsDefining Link StationsTo communicate with other nodes in an SNA network, you mustconfig

Chapter 5 155Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Link Stationsthe local node. This dynamically created link station appears in theconnectivity sect

156 Chapter 5Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Link StationsCommon Link Station ParametersThe following parameters are required for all link stat

Chapter 5 157Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Link StationsThe type of LU traffic to flow over the link. This choicedetermines what other paramete

158 Chapter 5Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Link Stations• If you are configuring a primary switched outgoinglink station, and you do not know

Chapter 5 159Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Link StationsBy default, the dial string is sent to the modem at therate of 1200 bits per second (

16Explains how to configure connectivity for theSNAplus2 node.Chapter 6, “Configuring Dependent LUs.”Explains how to configure dependent LUs (logicalunit

160 Chapter 5Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Link StationsIf you do not know what value to use, consult your SNAnetwork planner.If the remote e

Chapter 5 161Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Link StationsParameters for Independent LU TrafficYou need the following information to configure th

162 Chapter 5Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Link Stationsslightly, so if you do know the type it is better to specifyit. This also helps to en

Chapter 5 163Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining Link StationsCP name of the remote node, but for remote nodes thatdo not send their CP name when a

164 Chapter 5Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining DLUR PUsDefining DLUR PUsNormally, a dependent LU session requires a direct communications linkto t

Chapter 5 165Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining DLUR PUsFor each DLUR PU on the local node, specify a PUname. The name does not need to match the

166 Chapter 5Defining Connectivity ComponentsDefining DLUR PUsWhether the DLUR PU is to be activated automaticallyafter a failure (once the cause of the

1676 Configuring Dependent LUs

168 Chapter 6Configuring Dependent LUsOverviewOverviewThis chapter provides instructions for configuring LUs and LU pools tosupport user applications th

Chapter 6 169Configuring Dependent LUsDefining LU Types 0–3Defining LU Types 0–3You must configure dependent LUs of types 0–3 to supportcommunication with

17Typographic ConventionsThe typographic styles used in this document are shown in Table 1.Table 1 Typographic ConventionsSpecial Element Sample of Ty

170 Chapter 6Configuring Dependent LUsDefining LU Types 0–3The link station that provides the link to the host. TheLU definition belongs to the link stat

Chapter 6 171Configuring Dependent LUsDefining LU Types 0–3Whether the LU is assigned to an LU pool. Onlyprinter, display, and unrestricted (unknown) LU

172 Chapter 6Configuring Dependent LUsDefining LU PoolsDefining LU PoolsFor 3270, TN3270, RJE,and LUA, you can define LU pools to simplifyuser configuratio

Chapter 6 173Configuring Dependent LUsDefining LU PoolsLU Pool Configuration ParametersThe following parameters are required for LU pool configuration:Nam

174 Chapter 6Configuring Dependent LUsDefining LU Pools

1757 Configuring APPCCommunication

176 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationOverviewOverviewAPPC applications, 5250 emulation programs, and CPI-C applicationsall require that you config

Chapter 7 177Configuring APPC CommunicationOverviewStep 1. Define a local LU as described in “Defining Local LUs”.Step 2. Define a remote node as describe

178 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Local LUsDefining Local LUsIn many cases, applications can use the local node's control point LU

Chapter 7 179Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Local LUsCommand-line administration programIssue the following command:define_local_luYou can use t

18Operating System ConventionsFor UNIX This heading is used to indicate the start of a section of text that appliesonly to the HP-UX operating system.

180 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Local LUs• To define a remote node, see “Defining Remote Nodes”.• To define a partner LU, see “Defining

Chapter 7 181Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Remote NodesDefining Remote NodesYou must define a remote node (and the partner LUs on the node) in th

182 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Remote Nodesdefined a remote node and SNAplus2 establishes CP-CP sessions with it,the entry is tempor

Chapter 7 183Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Partner LUsDefining Partner LUsIf both the local node and the remote node are end nodes or networknod

184 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Partner LUsPartner LU Configuration ParametersThe following parameters are required for partner LU co

Chapter 7 185Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Partner LUsA locally displayable alias for the partner LU. You donot have to specify an LU alias if

186 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Partner LUsAdditional ConfigurationAfter performing the partner LU configuration, continue with thefol

Chapter 7 187Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining TPsDefining TPsThis section explains how to define an APPC TP.In most cases, you do not need to define

188 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining TPsFor an invokable TP, you can also specify a timeoutvalue, to limit the wait for an allocation req

Chapter 7 189Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining TPsThe configuration methods for servers and clients aredifferent:• On a server, use either of the fo

19HP-UX SNAplus2 General InformationProvides an introduction to SNAplus2 and explains keyproduct concepts and features.HP-UX SNAplus2 3270/3179G Users

190 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining TPsThe local LU alias from which the TP is to acceptincoming Attaches. This name must match the name

Chapter 7 191Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining TPsabout the TP is broadcast to all servers on the LAN; ifan LU on another computer receives an inco

192 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining TPsThe TP is started in the home directory associated withthis user ID. This home directory is also

Chapter 7 193Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining TPsSelect this option if an allocation request must includea valid user name and password (or an ind

194 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Modes and Classes of ServiceDefining Modes and Classes of ServiceA mode specifies a set of characteris

Chapter 7 195Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Modes and Classes of ServiceTable 7-1 Standard Mode and COS NamesOnce a mode has been configured, it

196 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Modes and Classes of ServiceCommand-line administration programTo define a mode, issue the following

Chapter 7 197Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Modes and Classes of ServiceThis field is usually set to the same value as the initialsession limit.

198 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Modes and Classes of ServiceThe initial setting for the number of request units(RUs) that the local

Chapter 7 199Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining Modes and Classes of ServiceThe lower limit can be 0 or a value from 256 throughthe upper limit you

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20Explains how to enable, configure, and manageSNAplus2. This guide provides information about SNAconcepts, and an overview of the features provided by

200 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining CPI-C Side InformationDefining CPI-C Side InformationIf you are supporting a CPI-C application that u

Chapter 7 201Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining CPI-C Side InformationSpecify this option to use a member of the default pool(if one exists) or the

202 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining CPI-C Side InformationSameThe partner TP uses security, but accepts verificationby the local TP of th

Chapter 7 203Configuring APPC CommunicationDefining CPI-C Side InformationAdditional ConfigurationAfter performing the CPI-C configuration, continue with

204 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationConfiguring APPC SecurityConfiguring APPC SecurityYou can perform the following configuration tasks for APPC se

Chapter 7 205Configuring APPC CommunicationConfiguring APPC Securityused to create a key, which is exchanged when thesession is established. This passwo

206 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationConfiguring APPC SecurityThe password to be accepted in an incomingconversation from a remote node. The passw

Chapter 7 207Configuring APPC CommunicationConfiguring APPC SecurityAdditional ConfigurationAfter performing the security access list configuration, conti

208 Chapter 7Configuring APPC CommunicationConfiguring APPC Security

2098 Configuring User Applications

21Contains the information you need to write applicationprograms using the Common Service Verbs (CSV)application program interface (API).HP-UX SNAplus

210 Chapter 8Configuring User ApplicationsOverviewOverviewThis chapter provides instructions for configuring SNA resources tosupport user applications t

Chapter 8 211Configuring User ApplicationsOverviewStep 1. For a 3270 display or printer, define a dependent LU as described in“Defining LU Types 0–3”.Ste

212 Chapter 8Configuring User ApplicationsOverviewRJE applicationsSNAplus2 provides support for remote job entry (RJE),enabling you to submit jobs to a

Chapter 8 213Configuring User ApplicationsConfiguring 3270 Users and SessionsConfiguring 3270 Users and SessionsTo enable 3270 communications, you must d

214 Chapter 8Configuring User ApplicationsConfiguring 3270 Users and SessionsEmulation User and Group Configuration ParametersThe following parameters ar

Chapter 8 215Configuring User ApplicationsConfiguring 3270 Users and SessionsIf the user has a style file, enter the file name. If thereis no style file, t

216 Chapter 8Configuring User ApplicationsConfiguring 3270 Users and SessionsThe user can view RTM data.Send alertsThe user can send alerts to NetView.A

Chapter 8 217Configuring User ApplicationsConfiguring 3270 Users and SessionsDisplay or PrinterSpecify whether the session is a display or printersessio

218 Chapter 8Configuring User ApplicationsConfiguring 5250 UsersConfiguring 5250 UsersTo enable 5250 communications, you must define emulator users orgrou

Chapter 8 219Configuring User ApplicationsConfiguring 5250 UsersFor users running the emulation program on HP-UXsystems, this is the name used to log in

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220 Chapter 8Configuring User ApplicationsConfiguring RJE WorkstationsConfiguring RJE WorkstationsYou can define an RJE workstation to submit jobs to a ho

Chapter 8 221Configuring User ApplicationsConfiguring RJE WorkstationsThe RJE workstation runs using this user name, andall files created by the RJE work

222 Chapter 8Configuring User ApplicationsConfiguring RJE Workstations

2239 Configuring PassthroughServices

224 Chapter 9Configuring Passthrough ServicesOverviewOverviewPassthrough services on a server running SNAplus2 enablecommunication between an SNA host

Chapter 9 225Configuring Passthrough ServicesConfiguring TN ServerConfiguring TN ServerTN server enables TN3270 clients to communicate with a host throug

226 Chapter 9Configuring Passthrough ServicesConfiguring TN ServerConfiguring TN Server Access RecordsTN server access records indicate which TN3270 clie

Chapter 9 227Configuring Passthrough ServicesConfiguring TN ServerPermit access from a specific TCP/IP address. If youknow the TCP/IP address of the TN32

228 Chapter 9Configuring Passthrough ServicesConfiguring TN ServerIf you want a TN3270 client to be able to use more thanone LU or LU pool, define multip

Chapter 9 229Configuring Passthrough ServicesConfiguring TN ServerMotif administration programSelect TN Server from the Services menu on theNode window,

231 SNA Terms and Concepts

230 Chapter 9Configuring Passthrough ServicesConfiguring PU ConcentrationConfiguring PU ConcentrationNormally, a dependent LU session requires a direct c

Chapter 9 231Configuring Passthrough ServicesConfiguring PU Concentration• Define the LUs on the local node that are used for communicationwith the host

232 Chapter 9Configuring Passthrough ServicesConfiguring PU ConcentrationThe LU number must match the LU number defined onthe downstream node. Contact yo

Chapter 9 233Configuring Passthrough ServicesConfiguring DLURConfiguring DLURNormally, a dependent LU session requires a direct communications linkto the

234 Chapter 9Configuring Passthrough ServicesConfiguring DLURprinter, RJE, or LUA. Depending on the requirements of the userapplications supported by th

23510 Managing SNAplus2 fromNetView

236 Chapter 10Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewOverviewOverviewSNAplus2 includes a remote command facility (RCF) that operates inconjunction with the Net

Chapter 10 237Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewUsing the Host NetView ProgramUsing the Host NetView ProgramThe SNAplus2 RCF operates in conjunction with

238 Chapter 10Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewUsing the Host NetView ProgramStep 5. If you are using 3270 emulation to access NetView, follow theinstruc

Chapter 10 239Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewUsing the Host NetView ProgramnodeThe SNAplus2 node associated with the service pointname spname (for SPCF

24 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsOverviewOverviewThis chapter defines Systems Network Architecture (SNA) terms andconcepts that are important to under

240 Chapter 10Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewUsing the Host NetView ProgramTable 10-1 Using Escape Characters in RCF CommandsThe escape characters you

Chapter 10 241Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewUsing SPCFUsing SPCFSPCF enables you to issue commands from the NetView console tomanage the running SNApl

242 Chapter 10Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewUsing SPCFTo provide security, you can set up the SNAplus2 configuration so thatonly certain types of comma

Chapter 10 243Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewUsing UCFUsing UCFUCF enables a NetView operator to issue HP-UX commands on acomputer running SNAplus2 by

244 Chapter 10Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewUsing UCFSpecify spname, which is the name of your servicepoint as defined at NetView. The host NetViewpers

Chapter 10 245Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewUsing UCF• The UCF cannot be used with a command that requires further inputfrom the user before it comple

246 Chapter 10Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewUsing UCFIf you issue a command when a previous command is still in progress(that is, before the UNIX COMM

Chapter 10 247Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewUsing UCFIn this case, the ux-cancel command is ignored. No action is necessary.This message can be displa

248 Chapter 10Managing SNAplus2 from NetViewUsing UCF

24911 Managing SNAplus2 Clients

Chapter 1 25SNA Terms and ConceptsSystems Network ArchitectureSystems Network ArchitectureSystems Network Architecture (SNA) is an IBM data communicat

250 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsOverviewOverviewA domain for SNAplus2 can include both servers (SNA nodes) and clients(which can access SNA con

Chapter 11 251Managing SNAplus2 ClientsClient Networking RequirementsClient Networking RequirementsBefore you can run SNAplus2 on a client computer, y

252 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsClient Networking RequirementsFor WindowsStep 4. If your SNAplus2 domain includes Windows clients, add the same

Chapter 11 253Managing SNAplus2 ClientsClient Networking Requirements• The administration commands query_central_logger orquery_node_all (these return

254 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsFor Windows SNAplus2 enables machines running Microsoft Windows 95

Chapter 11 255Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 Clients• Logging and tracing options for applications running on the client• Additional options

256 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsWin32 Client SecuritySNAplus2 provides a facility for validating the user name and passwo

Chapter 11 257Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsWin32 Client ConfigurationOn both Windows NT and Windows 95, configuration information isma

258 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 Clientsrui = YES | NOnof = YES | NOms = YES | NOMSG_tracingfile1 = msg_trace_filename_1file2 = ms

Chapter 11 259Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsThe group_name value indicates the group name of theSNAplus2 user on this client. This na

26 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsSNA defines the standards, protocols, and functions used bydevices—from mainframe

260 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsSpecify the time in seconds for which the TCP/IPconnection from the client to a server sh

Chapter 11 261Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsThis parameter is optional. The valid range is5–65535. If it is not specified, the default

262 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 Clientsserver has been contacted, the client then triesusing directed messages to one or more na

Chapter 11 263Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsThe parameters Server2–Server10 cannot be set to *to indicate the use of UDP broadcasts.

264 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsThis parameter is optional. If it is not specified, theWin32 client uses the global domain

Chapter 11 265Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 Clientsamount of disk space taken up by error log files isapproximately twice the value of theerr

266 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsThis parameter is optional. If it is not specified, thedefault is 1000000 (bytes). If you

Chapter 11 267Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsThe Registry data type of this value is REG_SZ.Specifies whether to use succinct logging o

268 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsThe maximum size of the trace file. If two file namesare specified, tracing switches between

Chapter 11 269Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsThe Registry data type of this value is REG_SZ.To trace CPI-C API messages, set this para

Chapter 1 27SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsEach node manages its end of the network communication paths, anduses SNA protocols to communicate

270 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsThis parameter is optional. If it is not specified, thedefault is NO. If the all_api param

Chapter 11 271Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsThe maximum size of the trace file. If two file namesare specified, tracing switches between

272 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsThe Registry data type of this value is REG_SZ.The full path name of the second trace file

Chapter 11 273Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsTo trace data messages, set this parameter to YES;otherwise, set it to NO.This parameter

274 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win32 ClientsThe TP name of the application. This name is used inlog and trace files to identify the ap

Chapter 11 275Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsSNAplus2 enables machines running Microsoft Windows 3.1 andWindows

276 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 Clients• Servers that the client can access• Logging and tracing options for applicationsrunning

Chapter 11 277Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsTo disable the NAP, click on the Windows NAP icon and choose Close. Ifany SNAplus2 applic

278 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 Clientspassword, or if the user name and password cannot be matched with auser name and password

Chapter 11 279Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 Clientsbackup_error_file = backup_error_filenameerror_file_wrap_size = error_file_sizeaudit_file =

28 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsA type 4 or 5 subarea node to which a peripheral node is attached acts asa boundary node. It perfo

280 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 Clients[Configuration]The [Configuration] section of the file contains configurationinformation for

Chapter 11 281Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsThe group_name argument indicates the group name ofthe SNAplus2 user on this client. This

282 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsSpecify the time in seconds for which the TCP/IPconnection from the client to a server sh

Chapter 11 283Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 Clients[Servers]The [Servers] section of the file contains information about SNAplus2servers that

284 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 Clientsattempts to contact the server specified in Server2using a directed message. If this fails

Chapter 11 285Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsThis parameter is optional. If it is not specified, theWin16 client uses the global domain

286 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsTo log error and audit messages to a single file, specifythe same file name for both this p

Chapter 11 287Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 Clientsclears the log file. This means that the maximumamount of disk space taken up by audit log

288 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 Clientseither be from the set_global_log_type command,or from a set_log_type command issued to t

Chapter 11 289Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsThis parameter is optional. If it is not specified, thedefault is 100000 (bytes).truncatio

Chapter 1 29SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsFigure 1-1 SNA Subarea NetworkThe root of the tree (at the top of the diagram) is the computercont

290 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsTo trace CSV API messages, set this parameter to YES;otherwise, set it to NO.This paramet

Chapter 11 291Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsThe full path name of the trace file, or of the first tracefile if tracing is to two files (s

292 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsTo trace 3270 messages, set this parameter to YES;otherwise, set it to NO. This parameter

Chapter 11 293Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsTo trace internal messages relating to client/servertopology, set this parameter to YES;

294 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging Win16 ClientsThe name of the local LU that this application uses.This parameter is optional. If it is

Chapter 11 295Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging HP-UX ClientsManaging HP-UX ClientsFor UNIX Client information for a client running on a HP-UX system

296 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging HP-UX ClientsHP-UX Client Network Data File(sna_clnt.net)The sna_clnt.net file defines the SNAplus2 faci

Chapter 11 297Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging HP-UX Clientsthat issue the Accept_Conversation orAccept_Incoming verbs). In this case, you may alsone

298 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging HP-UX Clientsbefore beginning or restarting the attempt to contact aserver. If the client has lost con

Chapter 11 299Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging HP-UX Clientsreceived no response, the client attempts to contact thefirst server listed using a direct

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30 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsNode Types in a Peer NetworkPeer networks do not classify nodes hierarchically, as is done in asub

300 Chapter 11Managing SNAplus2 ClientsManaging HP-UX Clients

301A Configuration PlanningWorksheets

302 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsOverviewOverviewThis appendix provides worksheets for configuring specific functions ofSNAplus2. The works

Appendix A 303Configuration Planning WorksheetsNode WorksheetsNode WorksheetsComplete only one of the following worksheets:• “APPN End Node”• “LEN Node

304 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsNode WorksheetsLEN NodeComplete this worksheet if the local node is a LEN node (a node thatdoes not supp

Appendix A 305Configuration Planning WorksheetsNode WorksheetsClient/Server Configuration: Not required for a standalone node.Configuration server? Shoul

306 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsFor each link protocol used to communicate with another no

Appendix A 307Configuration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsLink role NegotiablePrimaryPrimary multi-dropSecondaryFor switched incoming or le

308 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsActivation By administratorOn node startupOn demandLU traffic AnyIndependent onlyD

Appendix A 309Configuration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsDownstream PUname1–8 type A EBCDIC charactersUpstream DLUSnameNETNAME.LUNAME (eac

Chapter 1 31SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsEach node connected to a network has one or more link stations, whichare the hardware and software

310 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsToken RingComplete this worksheet to support connectivity using the token ringlin

Appendix A 311Configuration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsRemote node NETNAME.CPNAME (each 1–8 typeA EBCDIC characters; optional)If the rem

312 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsEthernetComplete this worksheet to support connectivity using the Ethernet linkpr

Appendix A 313Configuration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsMotif Field Valid Entry/NotesYourImplementationValueEthernet SAP DialogSNA port n

314 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsRemote node NETNAME.CPNAME (each 1–8type A EBCDIC characters; optional)If the rem

Appendix A 315Configuration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsFDDIComplete this worksheet to support connectivity using the FDDI linkprotocol.C

316 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsMotif Field Valid Entry/NotesYourImplementation ValueFDDI SAP DialogSNA port name

Appendix A 317Configuration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsRemote node NETNAME.CPNAME (each 1–8type A EBCDIC characters;optional)If the remo

318 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsQLLC (X.25)Complete this worksheet to support connectivity using the QLLC (X.25)l

Appendix A 319Configuration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsMotif Field Valid Entry/NotesYourImplementationValueQLLC Port DialogSNA port name

32 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA Concepts• CPI-C (Common Programming Interface for Communications)—LUtype 6.2 only• CSV (Common Service Ver

320 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsRemote node NETNAME.CPNAME (each 1–8 typeA EBCDIC characters; optional)If the rem

Appendix A 321Configuration Planning WorksheetsConnectivity WorksheetsCircuit type Permanent virtual circuitSwitched virtual circuitChannel ID 1–4096 (

322 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsPassthrough Services WorksheetsPassthrough Services WorksheetsComplete worksheets for any of the passthr

Appendix A 323Configuration Planning WorksheetsPassthrough Services WorksheetsPU ConcentrationComplete this worksheet if the local node is to support P

324 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsPassthrough Services WorksheetsTN ServerComplete this worksheet if the local node is to support TN3270 c

Appendix A 325Configuration Planning WorksheetsPassthrough Services WorksheetsTN3270 client address Specify one of the following:• Default record (any

326 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsUser Application Support WorksheetsUser Application Support WorksheetsComplete the following worksheets

Appendix A 327Configuration Planning WorksheetsUser Application Support WorksheetsLU number 1–255This value must match the LOCADDRparameter in the VTAM

328 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsUser Application Support WorksheetsLocation NETNAME.CPNAME (each 1–8 typeA EBCDIC characters)LS Routing

Appendix A 329Configuration Planning WorksheetsUser Application Support WorksheetsMaximum RU size Recommended upper limit is 1024.Session Security Dial

Chapter 1 33SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsNOTE On type 2.1 nodes (which can be APPN nodes), the control point providesPU services in additio

330 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsUser Application Support WorksheetsCPI-CComplete this worksheet if the local node is to support CPI-Capp

Appendix A 331Configuration Planning WorksheetsUser Application Support Worksheets5250Complete this worksheet if the local node is to support 5250commu

332 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsUser Application Support Worksheets3270Complete this worksheet if the local node is to support 3270commu

Appendix A 333Configuration Planning WorksheetsUser Application Support WorksheetsLU numbers 1–255 (for a range, supply first and lastnumbers)This value

334 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsUser Application Support WorksheetsRJEComplete this worksheet if the local node is to support RJEcommuni

Appendix A 335Configuration Planning WorksheetsUser Application Support WorksheetsMotif Field Valid Entry/NotesYourImplementationValueNode Configuration

336 Appendix AConfiguration Planning WorksheetsUser Application Support WorksheetsLUAComplete this worksheet if the local node is to support LUA applic

337B APPN Network ManagementUsing the Simple NetworkManagement Protocol

338 Appendix BAPPN Network Management Using the Simple Network Management ProtocolOverviewOverviewThis appendix briefly introduces the Simple Network M

Appendix B 339APPN Network Management Using the Simple Network Management ProtocolIntroduction to SNMPIntroduction to SNMPThe Simple Network Managemen

34 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsFor example, LU 3 can support an application programrunning under Customer Information Control Sys

340 Appendix BAPPN Network Management Using the Simple Network Management ProtocolIntroduction to SNMPFigure B-1 Overview of SNMPThe SNMP agent talks

Appendix B 341APPN Network Management Using the Simple Network Management ProtocolSNAplus2 APPN SNMP SubagentSNAplus2 APPN SNMP SubagentSNAplus2 imple

342 Appendix BAPPN Network Management Using the Simple Network Management ProtocolAPPN Management Information Base (MIB)APPN Management Information Ba

343C Configuring an Invokable TPUsing snaptpinstall

344 Appendix CConfiguring an Invokable TP Using snaptpinstallOverviewOverviewThe snaptpinstall utility is a command-line application that enablesa user

Appendix C 345Configuring an Invokable TP Using snaptpinstallFile Format for snaptpinstallFile Format for snaptpinstallThe file that supplies configurati

346 Appendix CConfiguring an Invokable TP Using snaptpinstallFile Format for snaptpinstallon the RECEIVE_ALLOCATE verb when it starts up,to enable SNAp

Appendix C 347Configuring an Invokable TP Using snaptpinstallFile Format for snaptpinstallThe TP is a queued TP. Any incoming Allocate requestsarriving

348 Appendix CConfiguring an Invokable TP Using snaptpinstallFile Format for snaptpinstallIf you use NON-QUEUED, more than one copy of the TPcan be run

Appendix C 349Configuring an Invokable TP Using snaptpinstallFile Format for snaptpinstallTP (unless the application overrides it by specifying afull p

Chapter 1 35SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsOperating System) use LU 0. Current releases of theseproducts also support LU 6.2 communication, w

350 Appendix CConfiguring an Invokable TP Using snaptpinstallFile Format for snaptpinstallIf the LU alias is specified for an automatically startedTP, t

Appendix C 351Configuring an Invokable TP Using snaptpinstallFile Format for snaptpinstallThe application is displayed at its normal size andposition.N

352 Appendix CConfiguring an Invokable TP Using snaptpinstallFile Format for snaptpinstall• White space (space characters and tab characters) at the st

353D Using SNAplus2 in a HighAvailability Environment

354 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentOverviewOverviewThis appendix describes the high availability features of SNAplus2 andh

Appendix D 355Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentWhat is High Availability?What is High Availability?High availability is a term used to

356 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentWhat is High Availability?Figure D-1 SNAplus2 client/server networkIn this environment,

Appendix D 357Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentWhat is High Availability?• The LAN networking software on the server system• The SNApl

358 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentSNAplus2 High Availability FeaturesSNAplus2 High Availability FeaturesSNAplus2 already

Appendix D 359Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentSNAplus2 High Availability FeaturesFigure D-2 LU PoolsThe LU pool gives you the ability

36 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsIn a subarea network, the CP on an SNA node acts as atype 2.0 PU. It communicates with an SSCP on

360 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentSNAplus2 High Availability Featuresfor high availability environments in that applicati

Appendix D 361Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentSNAplus2 High Availability FeaturesFigure D-3 Applications using multiple serversThe se

362 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentSNAplus2 High Availability FeaturesTable D-1NOTE The above example will be used through

Appendix D 363Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentSNAplus2 High Availability FeaturesFigure D-4 SNAplus2 on Primary and Backup ServersWhe

364 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentSNAplus2 High Availability FeaturesAt this point, the backup server has completely take

Appendix D 365Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardMC/ServiceGuard (

366 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardSome of the reasons that ServiceGuard works well wit

Appendix D 367Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardStep 1. List all of the mission critical application

368 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardAssuming the applications attempt to activate a new

Appendix D 369Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardTable D-2 Suggestions for Defining the SNAplus2 Packa

Chapter 1 37SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsBefore an SSCP-LU session can be established, the PUcontrolling the LU must have an active SSCP-PU

370 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardsnapadmin start_ls, ls_name=HALSLS details are:Activ

Appendix D 371Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardand become active. If this parameter is not specified

372 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardcapability. Following are four different ways in whi

Appendix D 373Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardTo protect against a failure of a server’s LAN adapt

374 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardTN Server LAN ConnectionsOne application that can ta

Appendix D 375Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardUsing the LAN to Access Standalone ServersWhen SNApl

376 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardCustomizing the SNAplus2 Package ControlScriptThe la

Appendix D 377Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardthe SNAplus2 software. Insert this command in thecus

378 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardstart the node on the backup server until SNAplus2 r

Appendix D 379Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardFigure D-11 Client/Server configuration using Token R

38 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA Conceptsdependent LU requester (DLUR) function enables session traffic fromdependent LUs to flow over APPN n

380 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardInterface card. . . . . . . . . . [card0...]The

Appendix D 381Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentUsing SNAplus2 with MC/ServiceGuardTo create a network where multiple HP systems can sh

382 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentAdvanced Configuration TechniquesAdvanced Configuration TechniquesThe following advanced

Appendix D 383Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentAdvanced Configuration Techniquesto add more intelligence to the Service in the Package

384 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentAdvanced Configuration Techniquescommands in the script. The ability to add other SNAplu

Appendix D 385Using SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentAdvanced Configuration Techniques # # Attempt to start the LS. If the LS is co

386 Appendix DUsing SNAplus2 in a High Availability EnvironmentAdvanced Configuration Techniquesquits trying to perform a local restart of the Token Ri

Index387Numerics3270emulation groupadditional configurationneeds, 216emulation group parameters3270 permissions, 215Group Name, 214Sessions, 215Style F

388Indexport facility, 58network example, 44network node, 30, 45node, 75node types, 43route selection, 56SNMP subagent, 341APPN support parameter, 137

Index389additional configuration needs,153APPN, 60configuration, 147parameters, 148configuration methods, 147description, 43, 92, 93topology information,

Chapter 1 39SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsFigure 1-2 Multiple and Parallel SessionsConversationsThis section applies to LU 6.2 only.Once a s

390Indexadditional configuration needs,166configuration, 233description, 64, 77worksheet, 322DLUR PUconfiguration methods, 164parametersDLUS Name, 165Ini

Index391HLLAPI, 32, 83host, 28host communicationexample configuration, 69Host LS/DLUR PU parameter,170, 179host node, 27HPRdescription, 53HP-UX client*

392Indexdescription, 16, 33independent, 94pool, 95types, 33, 94LU 0description, 34LU 1, 34LU 2, 34LU 3, 33LU 6.2configuration, 176description, 33LU ali

Index393Domain window, 117help, 127invoking, 115Node window, 119resource items, 122resource windows, 116tool bar buttons, 123using, 115MS (Management

394Indexpath for SNAplus2 executableprograms, 111peer network, 26node types, 30route selection, 41peer server, 87peer-to-peer communicationsSeeAPPN, 2

Index395configuration methods, 220parametersAssigned LUs, 221Run on computer, 220UNIX group name, 221UNIX user name, 221Workstation name, 220style file,

396Indexstart command, 112stop command, 114STREAMS components, 74style file3270 emulation program, 104RJE workstation, 104Style file access parameter, 2

Index397transport network, 42troubleshooting, 105TRS (topology and routingservices), 53type 2.0 node, 27type 2.1 node, 27type 4 node, 27type 5 node, 2

398IndexWin32 client3270 message tracinginformation, 270admin_msg, 272all_api, 268API tracing information, 267appc, 268APPCLLU, 273APPCTPN, 273audit_fi

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40 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsAs shown in Figure 1-3, “Communication between Transaction Programsand Logical Units,” information

Chapter 1 41SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsA logical record consists of a two- or four-byte header starting with atwo-byte length field, often

42 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic SNA ConceptsClass of ServiceClass of service (COS) is a definition of the transport network (data linkcontrol a

Chapter 1 43SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsAdvanced Peer-to-Peer Networking (APPN) is a network architecturethat supports

44 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN Concepts• Network nodes (see “APPN Network Nodes”)• End nodes (see “APPN End Nodes”)In addition, low-entr

Chapter 1 45SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsOne of the APPN network nodes (NNA) also participates in a subareanetwork, connecting to a host t

46 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsAn APPN end node can be attached to multiple network nodes (see EN3in Figure 1-4, “Portion of a S

Chapter 1 47SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsAPPN Control PointAn APPN control point is a set of functions that manages node resourcesand supp

48 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsWhen setting up a workstation, you must define the CP name. The CP isalso an LU that can support u

Chapter 1 49SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN Conceptsreside on the LEN node's network node server. The LEN nodeestablishes sessions with LUs on i

Contents5Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Prerequisite Knowledge . . . .

50 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsFigure 1-5 LEN Node DirectoryTo establish a session with an LU on a node that is not directly att

Chapter 1 51SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsFigure 1-6 End Node DirectoryPotential partner LUs in the APPN network do not need to be defined t

52 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsFigure 1-7 Network Node DirectoryA network node locates a remote LU as follows:1. The network nod

Chapter 1 53SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsAn APPN end node can also receive (and respond to) LOCATE searchrequests from its network node se

54 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN Conceptsnetwork backbone topology—the nodes and transmission groups thatcan be used for routing sessions

Chapter 1 55SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsFigure 1-8 Network Topology Database in Network NodesThe shared network topology database is dupl

56 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN Conceptstopology information because it does not have any links to end nodes).For example, Node NNB inclu

Chapter 1 57SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN Concepts• If the session partner is not on an adjacent node, the network nodeserver for the LU requesting

58 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN Conceptsdata. In ISR, once a session route has been established, all data onthat session uses the same ro

Chapter 1 59SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsFigure 1-9 APPN Network Using a Shared-Access Transport FacilityIf Node EN1 has a link definition

6ContentsAPPN Control Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Locating Resources . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsFigure 1-10 Definitions Needed for Direct Links from Node EN1 to EveryNode in an APPN NetworkIf al

Chapter 1 61SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN Conceptsonly a single link to an adjacent network node server and a link to theconnection network, instea

62 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN ConceptsFigure 1-11 Definitions Needed for Direct Links Using a Virtual NodeTo support direct links betwee

Chapter 1 63SNA Terms and ConceptsBasic APPN Concepts3. The server normally selects the direct link between two end nodes asthe optimal route for the

64 Chapter 1SNA Terms and ConceptsAccessing Subarea Networks from APPN NetworksAccessing Subarea Networks fromAPPN NetworksAlthough APPN networks do n

652 Introduction to SNAplus2

66 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2OverviewOverviewThis chapter provides an overview of SNAplus2 features and shows someof the basic configurations in

Chapter 2 67Introduction to SNAplus2What Is SNAplus2?What Is SNAplus2?SNAplus2 is a software product that enables HP-UX computers toparticipate in an

68 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2What Is SNAplus2?Within a TCP/IP local area network (LAN), SNAplus2supports communication between servers (SNA nod

Chapter 2 69Introduction to SNAplus2Example ConfigurationsExample ConfigurationsSNAplus2 can be used as a standalone system to support directcommunicati

Contents7Specifying the Path to SNAplus2 Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Enabling SNAplus2 Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2Example ConfigurationsFigure 2-2 SNAplus2 Nodes in an APPN NetworkIn Figure 2-3, “SNAplus2 Node Providing PU Concen

Chapter 2 71Introduction to SNAplus2Example ConfigurationsFigure 2-3 SNAplus2 Node Providing PU Concentration and DLURIn Figure 2-4, “SNAplus2 Node Con

72 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2Example ConfigurationsFigure 2-4 SNAplus2 Node Configured for TN ServerA network that includes SNA nodes (SNAplus2 s

Chapter 2 73Introduction to SNAplus2Example ConfigurationsFigure 2-5 SNAplus2 Client/Server ConfigurationThese examples show the most basic ways in whic

74 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ComponentsSNAplus2 ComponentsThe components of SNAplus2 and their relationships are shown inFigure 2-6, “

Chapter 2 75Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ComponentsNode ComponentsA server running SNAplus2 implements an SNA node. It can alsoprovide passthrough

76 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ComponentsFigure 2-7 PU ConcentrationThe downstream computer must contain an SNA PU type 2.0 or 2.1 tosup

Chapter 2 77Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 Componentsat the downstream computers are configured as part of the resources ofthe SNAplus2 computer. The

78 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ComponentsNOTE This guide uses the term TN3270 for information that applies equally tothe TN3270, TN3287,

Chapter 2 79Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ComponentsSNAplus2 TN server supports all TN3270 client emulation programsthat correctly implement the pr

8ContentsDefining DLUR PUs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164DLUR PU Configuration Parameters . . . . .

80 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ComponentsRefer to the HP-UX SNAplus2 3270/3179G Users Guide for informationabout using the 3270 emulatio

Chapter 2 81Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ComponentsThe users of an RJE workstation can define workstation style files tosupplement the SNAplus2 confi

82 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ComponentsAPPC APIAn APPC application uses the node's LU type 6.2 resources tocommunicate with anoth

Chapter 2 83Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 Components• If the TP is operator-started (not started automatically by SNAplus2),and the use of the TP d

84 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ComponentsFor more information, refer to the HP-UX SNAplus2 3270 & TN3270HLLAPI Programmers Guide or

Chapter 2 85Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 Components• Windows CPI-C• Windows LUA• Windows CSV• 3270 Emulator Interface SpecificationFor more informa

86 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 Componentsconfiguration. You can configure a node from any other computer in thedomain, as long as the SNA

Chapter 2 87Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ComponentsIn a domain with multiple SNAplus2 servers, one server holds themaster copy of the SNAplus2 dom

88 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 Componentspreserved when the connection is re-established, do not make anychanges to the file in either do

Chapter 2 89Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ComponentsEnd of SectionWindows ClientsFor Windows SNAplus2 enables machines running Microsoft Windows 3.

Contents9Mode Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196Additional Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ResourcesSNAplus2 ResourcesThe resources of the SNAplus2 system can be divided into the followingtypes:•

Chapter 2 91Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ResourcesNOTE Some of the resources listed here do not appear in the Motifadministration program, or are

92 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ResourcesNOTE In the Motif administration program, DLCs are not shown directly. Theinformation required f

Chapter 2 93Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ResourcesThe local node can have an explicit link station defined for itscommunication path to another nod

94 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ResourcesSession ResourcesThe following session resources are used by SNAplus2:• Logical units (see “Logi

Chapter 2 95Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ResourcesWith DDDLU, LUs do not have to be configured statically at the host.(You must still define depende

96 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ResourcesDefault LUs. If you are configuring type 6.2 dependent LUs for usewith APPC or CPI-C applications

Chapter 2 97Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 ResourcesDomain ResourcesInformation about domain resources such as 3270 users, RJEworkstations, access t

98 Chapter 2Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 AdministrationSNAplus2 AdministrationAs the SNAplus2 administrator, you are responsible for installing th

Chapter 2 99Introduction to SNAplus2SNAplus2 AdministrationAdministration ToolsSNAplus2 provides a range of tools for administering the system.Dependi