IBM CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS V1.2 delivers usability and serviceability
enhancements
IBM United States
Software Announcement 206-187
August 1, 2006
 ENUS206-187.PDF (69KB)
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By identifying and removing repetitive data and compressing 3270 data streams, CICS Online
Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS (CICS OTTO) V1.2 improves 3270 network resources utilization
and response time, and increases productivity.
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CICS OTTO V1.2 builds upon the existing strengths of V1.1 by adding additional usability and
serviceability options.
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CICS OTTO V1.2 operates efficiently and transparently to applications and users, supporting both
local and remote users.
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® Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS® (CICS OTTO) improves end-user productivity
and increases network utilization through 3270 data stream optimization by:
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Examining outgoing data streams and dynamically compressing them
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Eliminating repetitive characters — 20% to 25% of all characters are typically repetitive
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Ensuring that only changed data is sent to the terminals
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Optimizing messages to increase printer speed
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Enabling exclusion and inclusion of terminals and transactions from optimization dynamically
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Operating transparently to users and applications
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Providing an optional exit for users to change the data stream in the optimized message
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Monitoring its own operation to provide compression status
Enhancements in CICS OTTO V1.2 include:
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Data stream error display for improved compression status management
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Improvements in viewing trace data
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New system options to exclude transactions and terminals from optimization more easily
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Additional end-user help on screens
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Improved documentation
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Refer to the
Technical information
section.
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September 8, 2006
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CICS OTTO V1.2 operates in CICS, reducing the number of characters transmitted to supported devices
by making optimum use of all available orders for each device type. CICS OTTO keeps the screen
layout of conversational terminals in memory so that only changed data is transmitted. CICS OTTO
can also reduce the contention between the devices on a communications line and between devices
connected to local controllers, helping to improve response times because messages arrive quicker at
each device.
CICS OTTO uses the following optimization techniques:
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Repetitive character elimination for 3270-type terminals and printers
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Transmission of only changed data for 3270-type terminals
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Blank elimination for 3270 SNA Character Set (SCS) printers
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String Control Byte (SCB) compression for 3600/4700 type terminals
CICS OTTO provides the system administrator with the following controls:
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Exclusion list for terminals and modules
The exclusion list lets you exclude any terminal or module from optimization. For example, you can
use the exclusion list to:
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Exclude terminals that are running specific applications
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Exclude terminals dynamically, while CICS OTTO is running
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Selection list for terminals and modules
The selection list allows you to select specific terminals or modules you want to include in
optimization. For example, you can use this list to:
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Include a few terminals or modules, while you verify the correct installation
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Include terminals or modules dynamically, while CICS OTTO is running
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Customized control with user exits
This feature gives you even more control over optimization functions. This user exit is called
every time a message is about to be optimized and also after optimization. The user exit may be
used to:
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Process specific messages unchanged by controlling the optimization using return codes
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Keep parts of the messages and to insert these fields again after optimization
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Change characters for specific countries
The operation of CICS OTTO is transparent to the users as the product automatically starts up and
shuts down with CICS.
CICS OTTO tells you how effective its optimization is in your environment by continually monitoring
its own operations and reporting its progress on demand. Operational statistics may be displayed on
a screen or written to the console. At system shutdown, statistics can optionally be written to the
console or a file.
All controls and settings can be entered on a temporary or permanent basis. Permanent controls are
still active at the next start-up and temporary controls are effective only during the current
start-up.
New function in CICS OTTO V1.2
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Data stream error display
CICS OTTO records every error that can prevent the optimization of messages, whether the error is
found in an inbound or an outbound datastream. A new option on panel OTTOM19 (DISPLAY STATISTICS)
invokes new panel OTTOM26 (ERROR STATISTICS), which allows the display of a summary of all recorded
errors. Error codes and counts are shown, as well as information on the terminal where a particular
error code occurred most recently.
Error statistics are automatically written to CICS OTTO's statistics file (OTTOSTAT), when CICS OTTO
is shut down. A new option on panel OTTOM17 (STATISTICS CONTROL) allows error statistics to be
cleared. This new function allows the CICS OTTO administrator easily to access the cause of
compression errors and their effect on the optimization rate.
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Improvements in viewing trace data
CICS OTTO screen OTTOM15 (TRACE CONTROL) is enhanced by an option to start a CICS OTTO trace which
is saved in a storage area above 16 MB. Only "normal" CICS OTTO data is saved (not the additional
areas which are traced when an internal trace is started). The same selection criteria apply that
can now be used for a CICS OTTO trace. Only one CICS OTTO trace can be active at any time.
In-storage trace data will be deleted when CICS OTTO is shut down.
The size of the storage area can be specified by the user. The storage area can be specified as
wrap-around or not. It can be specified that the trace will stop on the first occurrence of an
error condition. The contents of the trace table can be displayed (one summary line per trace
entry). The user can scroll forward and backward through this list. An individual trace entry can
be displayed in expanded format (data before and after compression).
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Improvements to system options
On the SYSTEM OPTIONS screen (OTTOM16) there is a new option "Transaction ID," which can be set to
yes
or
no
.
Yes
means that module names in exclusion and selection lists are treated as CICS transaction IDs.
No
means that module names are treated as CICS program names. Formerly, the parameter TRANSID in
macro ABLGEN (also refer to member ABLECMV in SABLCSRC) was used to determine the meaning of module
names, and program ABLEXIT had to be regenerated.
On the SYSTEM OPTIONS screen, there is an additional line "Terminal ID," which shows the value of
CICS OTTO option TERMID. In this, VTAM® means that LU names in exclusion and selection lists are
treated as VTAM LU names; CICS means that LU names are treated as CICS terminal IDs. This option
can be changed only by the SET TERMID command in CICS.
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New HELP function
For every CICS OTTO screen, there is a new HELP function, which is triggered by pressing PF1. If
the cursor is located in an input field, a specific HELP panel for this field is shown. Otherwise,
a panel with general information on the underlying CICS OTTO screen is shown.
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Improved documentation
The product documentation has been improved and updated to reflect the new functions provided in
CICS OTTO V1.2.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
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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Suitability for use by people with hearing impairment
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Capability to use with screen readers and magnifiers for those with visual impairments
Softcopy documentation for the product is provided in PDF format. This documentation supports
optional font enlargement and high-contrast display settings, and may be operated by the keyboard
alone. Fully accessible softcopy documentation, with alternative text for diagrams, will be made
available on request.
A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on the
product's accessibility compliance can be requested via IBM's Web site
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS V1.2 is capable as of September 8, 2006,
when used in accordance with IBM's associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable
requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used
with the product properly interoperates with it.
Value Unit-based pricing
Value Unit pricing for eligible zSeries® IPLA programs enables a lower cost of incremental growth
and enterprise aggregation. Each zSeries IPLA product with Value Unit pricing has a single price
per Value Unit and a conversion matrix, called Value Unit Exhibit, for converting from some
designated measurement to Value Units. Most commonly Millions of Service Units (MSUs) is the
measurement designated by IBM to be converted to Value Units. Some other measurements are engines
or messages. Since MSUs are the most common measurement, that measurement will be used for the
remainder of this description.
Value Unit pricing offers price benefits for customers. For each zSeries IPLA program with Value
Unit pricing, the quantity of that program needed to satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is
referred to as the "required license capacity." Each of the various Value Unit Exhibits stipulate
that the larger your required license capacity, the fewer Value Units per MSU you will need. Value
Unit Exhibits are uniquely identified by a three-digit code and referred to using the nomenclature
VUExxx, where xxx is the three-digit code.
Subsequent acquisitions of Value Unit priced programs offer additional price benefits for customers.
The quantity of each zSeries IPLA program that you have acquired is referred to as "entitled license
capacity." If you wish to grow your entitled license capacity for a zSeries IPLA program, the
calculation to determine additional needed Value Units is based upon the number of Value Units
already acquired.
For each zSeries IPLA program with Value Unit Pricing, you should:
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Determine the required license capacity, in MSUs
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Aggregate the MSUs across the enterprise
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Convert the total MSUs to Value Units, using the applicable Value Unit Exhibit, and
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Multiply the price per Value Unit by the total number of Value Units to determine the total cost.
To simplify conversion from the designated measurement to VUs or vice-versa, use the Value Unit
Converter Tool. For additional information or to obtain a copy of the Value Unit Converter Tool,
visit the Value Unit Converter Tool Web site
Note that Value Units of a given product cannot be exchanged,
interchanged, or aggregated with Value Units of another product.
To determine the required license capacity for the zSeries IPLA program
you selected, refer to the
Terms and conditions
section.
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Organizations that run CICS systems constantly experience business pressure to improve CICS platform
efficiency, maximize system availability, and make the most of their CICS skills as well as plan for
Web services implementation. IBM offers a suite of CICS tools which can help to:
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Support application transformation and CICS technology-based service-oriented architecture (SOA)
implementations
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Enable easier CICS version-to-version migration, including migrations from CICS Transaction Server
for z/OS V1.3, and especially to CICS Transaction Server for z/OS V3.1
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Reduce complexity and cost of CICS system and application management
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Improve CICS application and data availability
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Comply with regulations like the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act
CICS OTTO is one of the tools in this comprehensive portfolio, which provides a cost-effective
optimization solution for customers with large 3270 networks.
This new release improves the quality of information provided about CICS OTTO performance, allowing
the end user to drill down to each error report and determine its cause and effect on the
compression rates. This release also includes new help and compression management options for
improved productivity.
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For information about the previous release of CICS OTTO refer to Software Announcement
201-364
, dated December 18, 2001.
IBM product announcements can be found at
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).
BP Attachment for Announcement Letter 206-187
Trademarks
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CICS, z/OS, VTAM, and zSeries are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
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The
CICS® Online Transmission Time Optimizer Program Directory
(GI10-2549) is shipped as a printed document with the program. Other
publications are available, effective September 8, 2006, in PDF
format for download from the IBM Publications Center Web site at
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
CICS OTTO operates on any hardware supporting CICS Transaction Server for z/OS® V2.2, or later.
CICS OTTO supports both local and remote devices using the VTAM®/SDLC protocol.
Devices connected via ACF/TCAM do so through TCAM's Subsystem Interface (SSI), and appear to CICS as
if they are using one of the valid VTAM protocols.
CICS OTTO supports the following Logical Unit (LU) types and devices or their equivalent emulators:
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IBM LU types
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LU type 0 3600/4700-type financial systems
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LU type 1 SCS printers
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LU type 2 3270-type terminals
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LU type 3 3270-type printers
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IBM device types
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3178 display station
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3179 display station
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3180 display station
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3191 display station
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3192 display station
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3193 display station
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3194 display station
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3275 Models 1 and 2
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3276 display station
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3277 Models 1 and 2
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3278 Models 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
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3279 Models 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B
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3284 Printer Models 1 and 2
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3286 Printer Models 1 and 2
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3287 Printer Models 1, 1C, 2, and 2C
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3289 Line Printer Models 1 and 2
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3290 partitioned display station
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4700 financial system
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8100 running in 3270 data stream compatibility mode
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5550-type terminals and printers which handle Double-Byte Character Set (DBCS) Kanji characters
CICS OTTO also supports other non-IBM devices that are compatible with the terminals listed above.
To be supported, these terminals must recognize standard 3270 hardware order streams and tolerate
String Control Byte (SCB) compression.
Software requirements
CICS OTTO requires System Modification Program/Extended (SMP/E) of the supported z/OS system for
installation and maintenance. It operates with the following:
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CICS Transaction Server for z/OS V2.2, or later
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z/OS V1.4, or later
Planning information
Packaging:
CICS OTTO V1.2 is shipped via Customized Offerings on 3480 1/2-inch tape cartridge. Also
shipped are:
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IPLA in multilanguage booklet (Z125-3301)
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License Information in multilanguage booklet (GC34-6103)
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Proof of Entitlement (PoE)
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Program directory in hardcopy (GI10-2549)
Security, auditability, and control
CICS OTTO V1.2 uses the security and auditability features of the operating system under which it is
running. Clients can use any Security Authorization (SAF)-compliant security product, such as
RACF®.
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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Software Services reach through IBM Business Partners to provide an unmatched portfolio of
capabilities. Together, we provide the global reach, intellectual capital, industry insight, and
technology leadership to support any critical business need.
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Charge metric
Note:
The ordering information for CICS OTTO V1.1 remains in place for V1.2. That is, since this is a
new release, the program number, the Subscription and Support number, and the associated feature
numbers are the same as for CICS OTTO V1.1.
The ordering information is included here for the convenience of users.
Program name PID number Charge metric
CICS Online 5655-I05 Value Units
Transmission Time
Optimizer for z/OS V1.2
CICS Online 5655-I06 Value Units
Transmission Time
Optimizer for z/OS
Subscription and Support
The program in this announcement has Value Unit-Based pricing.
Value
Program Unit
number Program name exhibit
5655-I05 CICS Online Transmission VUE007
Time Optimizer for z/OS
For each zSeries® IPLA program with Value Unit pricing, the quantity of that program needed to
satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is referred to as the "required license capacity." Your
required license capacity is based upon the following factors:
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The zSeries IPLA program you select
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The applicable Value Unit Exhibit
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The applicable terms
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Whether your current mainframes are full-capacity or sub-capacity
Value Unit exhibit VUE007
MSUs MSUs Value
minimum maximum 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 mainframes without MSU ratings:
Value
Units/
Hardware 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 your required license capacity is 1,500 MSUs for your selected zSeries IPLA product, 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.
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
Basic license
On/Off Capacity on Demand:
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS is eligible for On/Off Capacity on Demand
(On/Off CoD) with a Temporary Use Charge calculated based on MSUs-per day usage.
Program name:
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS V1.2
Program PID:
5655-I05
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description pricing metric
S00WBN6 CICS OTTO V1.2 Basic OTC,
Per MSU-day TUC
Value Unit pricing:
To order, specify the program product number and the appropriate license or charge option.
Also, specify the desired distribution medium. To suppress shipment of media, select the
license-only option in CFSW.
Program name:
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS V1.2
Program PID:
5655-I05
The following information is a summary of all license options and pricing metrics offered for the
above PID number.
Entitlement License options/
identifier Description pricing metrics
S00WBN6 CICS OTTO V1.2 Basic OTC,
Value Units
Orderable
supply ID Language Distribution medium
S00WBN5 U.S. English 3480 tape cartridge
Subscription and Support PID:
5655-I06
The following information is a summary of all license options and pricing metrics offered for the
above PID number.
Entitlement License options/
identifier Description pricing metrics
S00WBN2 CICS OTTO Basic ALC, Value Units SW S&S
Subscription Decline SW S&S (no charge)
and Support Per MSU SW S&S Registration
Orderable Distribution
supply ID Language medium
S00WBN1 U.S. English Paper
Subscription and Support
To receive voice technical support via telephone during normal business hours and future releases
and versions at no additional charge, Subscription and Support must be ordered. The capacity of
Subscription and Support (Value Units) must be the same as the capacity ordered for the product
licenses.
To order, specify the Subscription and Support program number (PID) referenced above and the
appropriate license or charge option.
IBM is also providing Subscription and Support for this product via a separately purchased offering
under the terms of the IBM International Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (IAASM).
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 the customer
is not entitled to new products.
When Subscription and Support is ordered, the charges will renew automatically annually unless
cancelled by the customer.
Customized Offerings
Product media is shipped only via Customized Offerings (for example, CBPDO, ServerPac,
SystemPac®). Noncustomized items (CDs, diskettes, source media, media kits) will continue to be
shipped via the stand-alone product.
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Licensing:
IBM International Program License Agreement and License Information document. Proofs of
Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use.
This product is licensed under the IBM Program License Agreement (IPLA), and the associated
Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance, which provides for support with ongoing access to
releases and versions of the program. This program has a one-time license charge for use of the
program and an annual renewable 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 as long as support is in effect.
S/390® and zSeries IBM Operational Support Services — SoftwareXcel is an option for those
clients who desire added services.
Limited warranty applies:
Yes
Warranty:
This program includes a warranty for one year from acquisition from IBM or an authorized IBM
Business Partner. For one year from acquisition of the program, this warranty provides the customer
with access to databases containing program information and FAQs, including any known fixes to
defects, which the customer can download or otherwise obtain and install.
Program support:
Enhanced Support, called Subscription and Support, includes telephone assistance (voice support
for defects during normal business hours) as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of
the program as long as support is in effect. The customer will be notified of discontinuance of
support with 12 months' notice.
Money-back guarantee:
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are the original licensee,
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. For clarification, note that for programs acquired under any of
IBM's On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) software offerings, this term does not apply since
these offerings apply to programs already acquired and in use by the customer.
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.
IBM Operational Support Services — SoftwareXcel:
Yes
iSeries™ Software Maintenance applies:
No
Variable charges apply:
No
Educational allowance available
Yes, a 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution
customers.
Sub-capacity terms and conditions
For each zSeries IPLA program with Value Unit pricing, the quantity of that program needed to
satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is referred to as the "required license capacity." Your
required license capacity is based upon the following factors:
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The zSeries IPLA program you select
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The applicable Value Unit Exhibit
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The applicable terms
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Whether your current mainframes are full-capacity or sub-capacity
For more information on the Value Unit Exhibit for the zSeries IPLA program you selected, refer to
the
Ordering information
section.
Program Parents,
number Program name Terms if applicable
5655-I05 CICS Online Reference-based 5697-E93
Transmission 5655-M15
Time Optimizer
for z/OS V1.2
Full-capacity mainframes
In cases where full-capacity is applicable, the following terms apply:
Execution-based, z/OS-based, full-machine-based:
The required capacity of a zSeries IPLA program with these terms equals the MSU rated capacity of
the machines where the zSeries IPLA program executes.
For more information on mainframe MSU rated capacities, visit the Web site
Reference-based:
The required license capacity of a zSeries IPLA program with these
terms equals the license capacity of the applicable monthly license
charge (MLC) program. This MLC program is called the "parent" program.
Sub-capacity mainframes
In cases where sub-capacity is applicable, the following terms apply:
Reference-based:
The required license capacity of a zSeries IPLA program with these terms equals the license
capacity of the applicable monthly license charge (MLC) program. This MLC program is called the
"parent" program.
Sub-capacity eligibility:
To be eligible for sub-capacity charging on select zSeries IPLA programs, you must first
implement and comply with all terms of either sub-capacity Workload License Charges (WLC) or
sub-capacity Entry Workload License Charges (EWLC). To implement sub-capacity WLC or EWLC, a
machine must be zSeries (or equivalent). On that machine:
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All instances of the OS/390® operating system must be migrated to the z/OS (or z/OS.e) operating
systems
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Any licenses for the OS/390 operating system must be discontinued
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All instances of the z/OS operating (or z/OS.e) systems must be running in z/Architecture™
(64-bit) mode
For that machine, you must create and submit a Sub-Capacity Report to IBM each month. Sub-Capacity
Reports must be generated using the Sub-Capacity Reporting Tool (SCRT). For additional information
or to obtain a copy of SCRT, visit the zSeries Software Pricing Web site
You must comply with all of the terms of the WLC or EWLC offering,
whichever is applicable:
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The complete terms and conditions of sub-capacity WLC are defined in the
IBM Customer Agreement — Attachment for zSeries Workload License
Charges (Z125-6516).
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The complete terms and conditions for sub-capacity EWLC are defined in
the IBM Customer Agreement — Attachment for IBM eServer zSeries 890 and
800 License Charges (Z125-6587).
Additionally, you must sign and comply with the terms and conditions
specified in the amendment to the IPLA contract — Amendment for IBM
System z9™ and eServer zSeries Programs Sub-Capacity Pricing
(Z125-6929). Once the amendment is signed, the terms in the amendment
replace any and all previous zSeries IPLA sub-capacity terms and
conditions.
Sub-capacity utilization determination
Sub-capacity utilization is determined based on the utilization of a sub-capacity eligible reference
product and machine.
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 eServer On/Off Capacity on Demand — Software — must be signed
prior to use.
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The existing prices for CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS are unaffected by this
announcement.
Information on charges is available at
Choose the option entitled Purchase/upgrade tools.
Program name:
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS
Program PID:
5655-I05
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description pricing metric
S00WBN6 CICS OTTO V1.2 Basic OTC,
per MSU-day TUC
S00WBN6 CICS OTTO V1.2 Basic OTC based
on Value Units
Subscription and Support PID:
5655-I06
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description pricing metric
S00WBN2 CICS OTTO Basic ALC, Value Units SW S&S
Subscription Decline SW S&S (no charge)
and Support Per MSU SW S&S Registration
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IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the
United States 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.
Financing offering/capabilities:
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 order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM
representative, or your IBM Business Partner.
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: callserv@ca.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers
Dept. Teleweb Customer Support, 9th floor
105 Moatfield Drive
North York, Ontario
Canada M3B 3R1
Reference: LE001
The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization,
can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Note:
Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
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iSeries, z/Architecture, System z9, and Electronic Service Agent are
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.
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CICS, z/OS, VTAM, RACF, zSeries, SystemPac, S/390, Passport Advantage,
eServer, and OS/390 are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.
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