IBM CICS Transaction Gateway for z/OS V6.0 — An enhanced J2EE connector for CICS
IBM United States
Software Announcement 204-283
November 30, 2004
 ENUS204-283.PDF (55KB)
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(Corrected on February 21, 2005)
The Compatibility section is revised.
The Software requirements section is revised.
(Corrected on January 28, 2005)
The Ordering information section is revised.
CICS TG for z/OS V6.0 is a Java 2 platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) 1.5 connector for CICS
applications. It enables you to use your CICS applications in comprehensive and sophisticated J2EE
and Web services solutions hosted on powerful application servers, such as WebSphere Application
Server. V6.0 delivers significant enhancements:
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Performance — Giving improved External Call Interface (ECI) data processing and J2EE application
performance
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Systems management — Including an SDSF administration capability, a normal shutdown function,
improved management of runtime messages, and improved configuration of multiple gateway daemons
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Improved availability and scalability with a new External CICS Interface (EXCI) pipe usage option
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Enhanced security — Including support for storing SSL certificates in RACF SSL, hardware
cryptography via JSSE, and control of SSL cipher suite
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: LE001).
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CICS® Transaction Gateway (CICS TG) for z/OS® is a market-leading connector that has been
proven over many years to be a high-performing, secure, scalable, and tightly integrated method of
e-business access to CICS. Benefits include ease of installation and a flexible configuration
requiring minimal changes to CICS with usually no changes to existing CICS applications. It
delivers a range of networking options and support for Java™ and J2EE clients.
CICS TG for z/OS V6.0 provides an industry-leading implementation of the J2EE Connector Architecture
(JCA) at the 1.5 specification level. An External Call Interface (ECI) JCA resource adapter is
provided, enabling COMMAREA-based CICS applications to interoperate effectively with WebSphere®
Application Server V6.
CICS TG V6.0 enhancements
Performance
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Improved performance of data processing, providing for decreased CPU usage
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Support for JCA V1.5 Connection Optimizations, as provided by WebSphere Application Server
Systems management
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Management of the CICS TG from SDSF provides better system administration capabilities.
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A new normal shutdown mechanism ensures the integrity of all outstanding units of work.
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Enhanced support for the configuration of multiple Gateway daemons provides improved system
administration capabilities.
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Direction of output to JES provides improved management of all runtime messages.
Reliability, availability and scalability (RAS)
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An option to limit the number of EXCI pipes to one per thread considerably improves availability and
scalability.
Security
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Stores your SSL private keys and certificates within the RACF® database
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Provides improved support for hardware cryptography cards when using SSL
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Includes a new external configuration option for SSL encryption allowing the SSL cipher suite to be
specified
Ease of use
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SMP/e installation vastly simplifies the process of installing, migrating and applying corrective
maintenance to the product.
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Redesigned and searchable Eclipse-based information center provides a vastly improved user interface
for online documentation.
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z/OS V1.4 (5694-A01), or later
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IBM Java SDK 1.4.2
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CICS Transaction Server for z/OS V2.2 (5697-E93), or later
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CICS Transaction Server for OS/390® V1.3 (5655-147)
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CICS TG enables you to use your CICS applications in comprehensive and sophisticated J2EE and Web
services solutions hosted on powerful application servers, such as WebSphere Application Server.
Using Java servlets or Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) components, CICS TG can utilize the ECI provided
by the CICS TG to allow access to CICS COMMAREA-based applications.
CICS TG uses a multithreaded daemon to handle communication with front-end application servers and
back-end CICS systems. Deployment code is optimized, enabling support for large numbers of
concurrent requests and sub-second response times to end-users.
In the z/OS environment, CICS TG can support workloads in excess of 1,000 transactions per second
using multiple gateway regions and by reusing memory-based External CICS Interface (EXCI) pipes.
CICS TG provides comprehensive security features including support for JSSE SSL encryption between
the application server and the gateway. On z/OS systems, these certificate identities can be mapped
to RACF user IDs, providing integration with existing CICS security mechanisms.
New or enhanced function
CICS TG for z/OS V6.0 provides significant enhancements over previous versions, including:
Performance
Improved gateway performance:
A data processing performance enhancement for ECI and J2EE applications on z/OS can reduce the CPU
requirement when null padded COMMAREAs are used. This reduction in the CPU requirement leads to
significantly improved performance.
Systems management
SDSF administration:
This new command based systems administration interface provides improvements in both usability and
functionality. It will help System Administrators take enhanced control of the dynamic tracing and
shutdown of the CICS TG in the MVS™ environment.
Normal shutdown:
Normal shutdown is a new method of shutting down the gateway in a controlled manner as opposed to
using an immediate shutdown. A normal shutdown of the gateway ensures that all outstanding units of
work are allowed to complete before shutdown occurs.
Improved management of runtime messages:
CICS TG for z/OS V6.0 provides the ability to direct all runtime messages to the IBM Job Entry
Subsystem (JES) instead of using HFS files in the UNIX® System Services Environment. In addition,
all run-time messages have been internationalized to support Simplified Chinese and Japanese
languages. This will benefit system administrators running the CICS TG in a MVS batch environment
who do not want to enter UNIX System Services.
Enhanced support for the configuration of multiple gateway daemons:
This is a configuration infrastructure that allows multiple gateway daemons on z/OS to be configured
and run independently. It will benefit system administrators of z/OS systems where distinct
configurations are required for scalability or manageability purposes. This function provides a
more usable configuration mechanism.
Reliability, availability, and scalability (RAS)
Improved availability and scalability for EXCI pipe usage:
Introduced is an option to limit the number of EXCI pipes used per thread to one. This will benefit
customers running applications that mandate a high number of concurrent users or transactions,
connecting to more than one CICS region. Previously, if CICS TG made an EXCI request it would cache
every pipe. Now the CICS TG can be configured to cache only a single pipe per thread, allowing more
threads to be used and also more accurate prediction of the number of pipes required. In addition,
improved informational messages will be displayed if EXCI pipe usage rises close to the limit.
Security
SSL Support for RACF keyrings:
CICS TG for z/OS V6.0 now provides the ability to store your SSL private keys and certificates
within the RACF database. This will benefit system administrators who want to exploit the
additional security management features provided by an External Security Manager.
Support of hardware cryptography for SSL connections:
CICS TG for z/OS V6.0 now supports the use of hardware cryptography cards on zSeries® using the
JSSE SSL implementation, providing for reduced CPU utilization during SSL connection establishment.
Control of SSL cipher suite:
There is a new external configuration option for SSL connection to the gateway daemon that allows
the SSL cipher suite to be specified. This enables fine tuned control of the algorithms that can be
used for encryption of network data sent to the gateway.
Ease of use
Simplified installation and migration:
CICS TG for z/OS V6.0 introduces the standard z/OS SMP/e installation application, to manage
all your CICS TG installations. SMP/e is a native z/OS installation mechanism that allows you to
install the CICS TG in a manner that is consistent with other z/OS software products. It simplifies
the process of installing, upgrading, or applying corrective maintenance to the CICS TG product, and
adds all the manageability and backup/recovery benefits inherent in SMP/e.
Redesigned and searchable Eclipse-based information center:
IBM Information Center is a new way of viewing online product documentation. It can be installed
individually on users' client workstations, on a dedicated server, or viewed online from ibm.com.
This new Eclipse-based Information Center provides an improved user interface, which is standard
across most new IBM software products. It provides enhanced search techniques, including the
ability to search all installed Eclipse-based IBM Information Centers in one search.
Java
J2EE Connector Architecture 1.5 Support:
JCA 1.5 is part of the J2EE 1.4 specification. The CICS TG V6.0 ECI resource adapter will now work
in a JCA 1.5 application server. The new JCA 1.5 resource adapter fully supports WebSphere
Application Server V6.0. JCA resource adapters provide significant benefits for developers of
composite CICS and WebSphere applications in terms of both application development and improved
qualities of service in the system-operating environment. The underlying infrastructure
automatically provides the management of connections, security and transactions.
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
The following features support use by people with disabilities:
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Operation by keyboard alone
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Optional font enlargement and high-contrast display settings
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Screen readers and screen magnifiers tested for use by people with visual impairment
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Suitable for people with hearing impairment
Softcopy PDF and HTML (as an Eclipse plug-in) documentation is shipped with the product. PDF
documentation supports optional font enlargement, high-contrast display settings, and may be
operated by the keyboard alone. HTML as a plug-in for use within the Eclipse framework is fully
accessible.
Value Unit-based pricing
Value Unit-based pricing will help align the prices of these products to the principle of the PSLC
pricing curve, which provides for a lower price per MSU (millions of service units per hour) for
larger capacities.
There is also a price benefit when customers grow their capacity. Additional capacity will be based
on the number of Value Units (MSUs) the customer has already installed; for example, additional
capacity will not be priced starting at the base with a higher price per unit but on the capacity
that is already installed.
Note:
Value Units of a given product cannot be exchanged, interchanged, or aggregated with Value Units
of another product.
IPLA and subscription and support considerations
IPLA licenses can be transferred from one machine to another within, but not limited to an
enterprise. The customer may aggregate the capacity for all the processors the product is operated
on to achieve a more economic price. This will result in a single Proof of Entitlement. It is the
customer's responsibility to manage the distribution of Value Units within the limits of the
entitlement of the product license.
Subscription and Support must cover the same capacity as the product license entitlement.
Subscription and Support will be available in the country in which the agreement is made.
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Most of the world's data is processed on mainframes, using the qualities of service of proven
transaction servers such as CICS TS for z/OS. Delivering access to new and existing CICS
applications using open-standards-based interfaces is the cornerstone of e-business on demand™
architectures. CICS TG V6.0 is IBM's preferred implementation for JCA connectivity to CICS
applications running in CICS TS on z/OS.
Choosing the right deployment platform for your gateway is equally important, and CICS TG V6.0
currently supports the following platforms: z/OS, Linux™ on IBM 
zSeries, AIX®, Linux on Intel™, Microsoft™ Windows™,
HP-UX, and Sun Solaris operating environments. Connectivity is provided on these platforms from all
supported WebSphere Application Server environments to all supported CICS servers.
The qualities of service of the CICS TG are highest when deploying on the z/OS platform. This
configuration provides significantly improved performance and better management of connections,
security, and transactions. The comparison of the qualities of service delivered on each platform
and in each configuration is discussed in the "Integrating WebSphere Application Server and CICS
using the J2EE Connector Architecture" white paper.
CICS provides a range of access options that support a variety of prevalent architectures such as
J2EE and Web services as well as other open-standards transport mechanisms. The CICS TG will
continue to coexist as one of the preferred implementations that are optimal for these environments.
The comparison of these different connector options is discussed in the "Delivering e-business
access to CICS: strategic options" white paper.
CICS TG will continue to support the J2EE connectors as they evolve, and will continue to deliver
enhanced integration, standards, and customer value.
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to
Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required
(use IBM ID).
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Trademarks
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MVS and e-business on demand are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both.
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The e-business logo, CICS, z/OS, WebSphere, RACF, OS/390, zSeries, AIX, and z/OS are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
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Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
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Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Company in the United States and other countries.
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Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
CICS TG for z/OS® V5 — CICS TG for z/OS V6 upgrade
CICS® TG for z/OS V5 customers with current Passport Advantage® License and Software Maintenance
will be migrated by IBM to ESW S/W Subscription and Support. The ESW S/W Subscription and Support
renewal date will be 12 months from the commencement of the last Passport Advantage maintenance
date.
CICS TG for z/OS V5 customers requiring upgrade to V6 media (ESW SMPE tape) should contact their IBM
sales representative.
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Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
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The publication
CICS Transaction Gateway Program Directory
(GI10-2587) is the only hard copy publication shipped with this product.
Displayable Softcopy Publications:
The following CICS TG books are available. These are offered only in
displayable softcopy form, in both PDF and HTML (as an Eclipse plug-in)
formats.
Eclipse is an award-winning, open source platform for the construction of
powerful software development tools and rich desktop applications.
Leveraging the Eclipse plug-in framework to integrate technology on the
desktop saves technology providers time and money by enabling them to
focus their efforts on delivering differentiation and value for their
offerings. Full details on Eclipse are available at
The HTML Eclipse plug-in is shipped with the product, and can also be
downloaded from the Product Web site. The HTML within the plug-in
contains alternative text to allow screen readers to describe the
information that images are conveying. To view the documentation in this
format you must download the Eclipse framework from
Details of how to install the framework and add the plug-in are
provided with the plug-in zip file.
Order
Title number
CICS Transaction Gateway: SC34-6373
z/OS Administration
CICS Transaction Gateway: SC34-6376
Messages
CICS Transaction Gateway: SC34-6374
Programming guide
CICS Transaction Gateway: SC34-6375
Programming reference
These publications are available free of charge to read or download by
visiting the IBM Publications Center Portal at
The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product
publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items.
Extensive search facilities are provided. Furthermore, a large number of
publications are available online in various file formats, which can
currently be downloaded free of charge.
Also from this site, you can register for the Publications Notification
System (PNS). This system is available by order number/product number,
and customers subscribing to PNS will automatically receive notifications
by e-mail of publication updates.
The CICS TG books will also be available in softcopy format on the
following CD-ROMs. These CD-ROMs are updated and reissued at regular
intervals so will not contain the new CICS TG for z/OS V6 books
immediately at the time of initial product availability.
Order
Title number
IBM Transaction Processing and SK2T-0730
Data Collection
z/OS Software Products Collection SK3T-4270
Licensed documentation:
None.
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Hardware requirements
CICS TG for z/OS V6 executes on any S/390® or IBM zSeries® processor that supports the required release of z/OS.
A tape or cartridge unit, and a direct access storage device that is supported by z/OS, are
required.
Software requirements
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z/OS V1.4 (5694-A01), or later
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IBM Java™ SDK 1.4.2
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CICS TS for z/OS V2.2 (5697-E93), or later
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CICS TS for OS/390 V1.3 (5655-147)
For an up-to-date list of supported software, refer to
Compatibility
SSL:
CICS TG for z/OS V6.0 does not support SSLight.
SSL support has be standardized around JSSE, in line with industry
trends. Migration from SSLight to JSSE is required.
Applets:
Support for the HTTP and HTTPS network protocols and Java 1.1
enabled browsers is removed. Users are encouraged to move any applet
based solution to a servlet or J2EE solution. For migration purposes
browsers at the Java 1.4.2 level are supported. Applet support may be
fully removed in a future release.
CICS TG base classes:
CICS TG V6 will continue to support the following features of the
CICS TG base classes.
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Generic replies for asynchronous ECI requests
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Non-validated units-of-work
However, the recommended solution is to disable generic replies for
asynchronous ECI requests, and to validate all units-of work, as these
features may be removed in a future release of the CICS TG.
The base classes (JavaGateway, ECIRequest) are supported within the J2EE
Server environment in WebSphere Application Server for z/OS V6 for
compatibility reasons with the following limitations:
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Applications may only be deployed only into the J2EE Web container, not
into the EJB container.
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Transactional coordination between WebSphere Application Server and CICS
applications is not supported when using the ECIRequest class. This
means that only the field ECI_NO_EXTEND is supported on the ECIRequest
constructor as the Extend_Mode.
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All ECI requests must be synchronous, that is only the fields ECI_SYNC or
ECI_SYNC_TPN are supported as the call types.
Customers are encouraged to move to a JCA based solution as support for
the CICS TG base classes in WebSphere Application Server might be removed
in a future release.
Planning information
Packaging:
CICS TG for z/OS, V6 is shipped on the following media for the basic object material:
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3480 1/2-inch data cartridge — 34K bpi uncompressed
Also shipped with the product are:
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IBM Program License Agreement (IPLA) in multi-language booklet (Z125-3301)
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License Information for CICS Transaction Gateway in multi-language booklet (GC34-6619)
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Proof of entitlement (PoE)
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Program Directory for CICS TG (GI10-2587)
Security, auditability, and control
Program users may wish to employ the security and auditability features of Resource Access Control
Facility (RACF® ) to control the use of CICS TG The customer is responsible for evaluation,
selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate
controls in application systems and communication facilities.
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CICS TG for z/OS V6 is licensed under the IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA). It
has a single one-time license charge (OTC) based on Value Units for program usage, and an annual
recurring charge for enhanced support that includes telephone assistance, service, and future
product updates (enhancements and new versions or releases).
Value Unit exhibit VUE007
MSUs MSUs
minimum maximum Value Units/MSU
Base 1 3 1
Tier A 4 45 0.45
Tier B 46 175 0.36
Tier C 176 315 0.27
Tier D 316 + 0.2
Value Units for non MSU-based S/390 processors:
Hardware Value Units/machine
MP3000 H30 6
MP3000 H50 8
MP3000 H70 12
ESL Models 2
Ordering example: The total number of Value Units is calculated according to the following example.
If the customer has installed 1,500 MSUs, the applicable Value Units would be:
Translation from MSUs to Value Units
MSUs * Value Units/MSU = Value Units
Base 3 * 1.00 = 3.00
Tier A 42 * .45 = 18.90
Tier B 130 * .36 = 46.80
Tier C 140 * .27 = 37.80
Tier D 1,185 * .20 = 237.00
Total 1,500 343.50
When calculating the total number of Value Units, the sum is to be rounded up to the next integer.
Example: In the above ordering example, for the product running on a machine with 1,500 MSUs
requiring 344 Value Units, order feature number Order S0117GM.
Ordering z/OS through the Internet
ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order your z/OS ServerPac or CBPDO. It will analyze
your current installation, determine the correct product migration, and present your new
configuration based on z/OS. Additional products can also be added to your order (including
determination of whether all product requisites are satisfied). ShopzSeries is available in the
U.S. and several countries in Europe. In countries where ShopzSeries is not available yet, contact
your IBM representative (or IBM Business Partner) to handle your order via the traditional IBM
ordering process. For more details and availability, visit the ShopzSeries Web site at
Medium
Program feature
Description number number Medium
Per Value Unit 5655-M69 5802 3480 tape cartridge
Per Value Unit 5655-M70 6000 Paper
The products in this announcement have one charge unit — Value Units.
Value Units for IBM 9672 processors will be based upon the full capacity
of these systems. This is applicable to all S/390-based systems that are
measured on MSU capacity. Information on MSU capacities can be found in
the IBM System/370™, System/390® and zSeries Machine Exhibit,
Z125-3901.
Value Units for zSeries will be based upon full MSU capacity as defined
in the Machine Exhibits.
A tool will be available that provides support for transforming the
MSU-based capacities of S/390 systems to new Value Units by calculating
the applicable number of Value Units for a given number of MSUs.
Basic license:
To order, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset
registration, and the one-time charge (OTC) feature number. Also specify
the feature number of the desired distribution medium. To suppress
shipment of media, select the license-only option in CFSW.
Program Entitlement
Description number entity
CICS Transaction Gateway 5655-M69 S0117GM
for z/OS, V6
Subscription and support:
To receive voice technical support via telephone during normal business
hours, and future releases and versions at no additional charge, order
Subscription and Support. The capacity of Subscription and Support
(Value Units) must be the same as the capacity ordered for the product
licenses.
To order, specify the support program number, 5655-M70, and feature
number 9001 for asset registration. IBM is also providing subscription
and support for these products via a separately purchased offering under
the terms of the IBM International Agreement for Acquisition of Support
(IAAS). This offering:
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Includes and extends the support services provided in the base support to
include technical support via telephone during normal business hours.
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Entitles customers to future releases and versions at no additional
charge. Note that customer is not entitled to new products.
Once subscription and support is ordered, the charges will renew
automatically annually unless cancelled by the customer.
Program Entitlement
Description number entity
CICS TG -- 5655-M70 S0118LP
Software Subscription
and Support
Single version charging:
To elect single version charging, the customer must notify and
identify to IBM the prior program and replacement program and the machine
the programs are operating on.
Part
Program name/description number
New release information
CICS Transaction Gateway for z/OS, V6 5655-M69
CICS Transaction Gateway 5655-M70
On/Off Capacity on Demand
Entitlement Entity S0117GM 5655-M69
CICS Transaction Gateway
for z/OS V6
Customized offerings
Product media is shipped only via Customized Offerings (for example, CBPDO, ServerPac,
SystemPac®). Non-customized items (CDs, diskettes, source media, media kits) will continue to be
shipped via the stand-alone product.
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Agreement:
IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) are required for all
authorized use.
These products are licensed under the IPLA, the associated Agreement for Acquisition of Support, and
the Addendum for Support (Z125-6435) which provides for support with ongoing access to releases and
versions of the program. These programs have a one-time license charge for use of the program and
an ongoing recurring charge for the enhanced support that includes telephone assistance (voice
support for defects during normal business hours) as well as access to updates, releases, and
versions of the program while support is in effect. S/390 and zSeries IBM Operational Support
Services — Support Line is an option for those customers who desire added services.
Limited warranty:
Yes
Money-back guarantee:
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program, return it within 30 days from the
invoice date to the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom you acquired it for a refund. This
applies only to your first acquisition of the program.
Copy and use on home/portable computer:
No
Volume orders (IVO):
No
Passport Advantage applies:
No
Software maintenance applies:
No
For Operating system software, the revised IBM Operational Support Services — SoftwareXcel
offering will provide support for those operating systems and associated products that are not
available with the newly announced Software Maintenance offering. This will ensure total support
coverage for your enterprise needs, including IBM and selected non-IBM products. For complete lists
of products supported under both the current and revised SoftwareXcel offering, visit
For additional information on the revised IBM Operational Support
Services, refer to Services Announcement
601-023
, dated July 10, 2001.
AIX®/UNIX® upgrade protection applies:
No
Entitled upgrade for current AIX/UNIX upgrade protection licensees:
No
iSeries™ Software Subscription applies:
No
Variable charges apply:
No
Educational allowance available:
Yes, 15% education allowance applies to qualified education
institution customers.
Sub-capacity charges terms and conditions
IBM zSeries software charges
at less than full machine capacity for eligible tools apply when z/OS is running in
z/Architecture™ (64-bit) mode on a zSeries 900, no other MVS™-based operating system is licensed
to that server and the required information is provided by the customer in accordance with the
applicable terms.
Sub-capacity charges for an eligible tool is based on the z/OS product defined capacity. To obtain
charges at less than full machine capacity for eligible tools, the customer is required to:
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Determine the MSUs needed for each machine on which the tools will run. Only machines on which the
customer has implemented sub-capacity Workload License Charges (WLC) according to the above terms
and conditions, are eligible for charges at less than full machine capacity for the tools.
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Use the product defined capacity for z/OS (as specified on the Sub-Capacity Reports submitted to IBM
for sub-capacity WLC) as the sub-capacity (MSUs) for each tool.
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Submit any additional MSUs and/or Value Units required for each product along with the current
entitlement in Value Units for each product.
Sub-capacity charges for tools
To be eligible for sub-capacity charges for tools, the machine on which the tools are running must
be eligible for WLC sub-capacity charges terms and conditions. The customer must have signed the
Attachment for zSeries Workload License Charges-Pre-ILM (Z125-6516) and submitted at least one
Sub-Capacity Report to IBM as defined in the attachment.
With sub-capacity charges, the charge for an eligible tool is based on the z/OS product defined
capacity. To obtain charges at less than full machine capacity for each eligible tool for each
machine, the customer should:
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Determine the MSUs needed for the machine on which the tools will run. In a data sharing
environment, determine the aggregate MSUs needed on the machine where the tools run. Use the
product defined capacity (MSUs) for z/OS (as specified on the Sub-Capacity Reports submitted to IBM
for sub-capacity WLC) as the sub-capacity (MSUs) for each Tool.
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Submit any additional MSUs and/or Value Units required for each product along with the current
entitlement in Value Units for each product.
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If the use of sub-capacity pricing terms for tools results in a reduced requirement for Value Units,
thus freeing up entitlements, customers can reallocate the entitlement difference by distributing
the Value Units across a larger or different set of systems, or reserve them for future growth.
There will be no refunds for these freed up Value Units. Subscription and Support volumes and
entitlements for existing contracts will continue to be at the same levels as the acquired licenses.
Management of the Value Unit entitlements continues to be a customer responsibility. If one of the
following occur on a machine to which tools are licensed, the customer must determine if additional
Value Units and Subscription and Support need to be ordered for those tools to cover the increase:
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The z/OS defined capacity is increased.
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The requirements for WLC sub-capacity charges are no longer met.
Sub-capacity reference products:
CICS TS for z/OS V2.2 (5697-E93), or later, or CICS TS for OS/390 V1.3 (5655-I47).
On/Off Capacity on demand
To be eligible for On/Off Capacity on demand pricing, customers must be enabled for temporary
capacity on the corresponding hardware, and the required contract (Z125-6611), Attachment for
Customer Initiated Upgrade and IBM On/Off Capacity on demand — Software — must be signed prior to use.
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The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are
provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country.
Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact
your local IBM representative.
For pricing information, contact your IBM representative for details.
CICS Transaction Gateway
for z/OS V6
Entitlement
Program Entity
Description number MMID
CICS TG 5655-M69 S0117GM
Subscription and Support
Entitlement
Program Entity
Description number MMID
CICS TG 5655-M70 S0118LP
Subscription and Support
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U.S. and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified
commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a customer's
credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and
options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates
and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without
notice.
IBM Global Financing makes it easier for you to acquire the technology
you need, faster.
As you implement complex business solutions such as e-business
transformation, enterprise resource planning, supply chain management,
business intelligence and customer relationship management, financing
offerings from IBM Global Financing can help you control expenses, match
cash flow to business benefits, and conserve cash for other strategic
investments.
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To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call
800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers
Dept: IBM CALL, 11th Floor
105 Moatfield Drive
North York, Ontario
Canada M3B 3R1
Reference: LE001
The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization,
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Note:
Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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