IBM Network Terminal Option V1R11 -- Supports IBM's High Level Assembler for Increased Reliability and Service Support into the Year 2000
Software Announcement
September 22, 1998
Announcement Letter Number: 298-320
Table of Contents:
- Overview
- DESCRIPTION
- SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- ORDERING INFORMATION
- TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- CHARGES
- CALL NOW TO ORDER
Overview
Network Terminal Option (NTO) incorporates the new High Level Assembler (5696-234) changes made to the ACF/SSP program. HLAS is recognized as IBM's most established assembler. As networks continue to grow in size, so does the need to provide support for large network generation assembles. Migrating to IBM's High Level Assembler provides increased generation reliability for these growing network generations. In addition, IBM's HLAS provides service support into the Year 2000.
NTO Release 11 runs concurrently with ACF/NCP V7R7 (5648-063) and the following releases of ACF/SSP:
Program
Program/Version/Release Number
ACF/SSP V4R7 for OS/390 (R) (MVS (TM)) 5655-041
ACF/SSP V4R7 for VM 5654-009
ACF/SSP V4R7 for VSE 5686-064
For details on the high-level assembler changes, refer to Software Announcement 298-334 dated September 22, 1998.
Intended Customers
Customers who migrate to the newest levels of ACF/NCP V7R7 and SSP V4R7 and need NTO. Upgrade to the newest release of NTO V1R11 is required for compatibility.
Planned Availability Date
- September 25, 1998, for OS/390 (MVS/ESA (TM))
- October 30, 1998, for VM/ESA (R) and VSE/ESA
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For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM
Business Partner, or IBM North America
Sales Centers at
800-IBM-CALL Reference: LE010
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This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com
New NCP Generation Assembler Support
Starting with ACF/NCP V7R7, important changes have been made to the NCP generation assembler support.
Beginning with ACF/SSP V4R7, the Network Definition Facility (NDF) requires the corequisite support of IBM High Level Assembler (HLAS) (5696-234). You must use HLAS to generate NCP V7R7 load modules.
Prior to ACF/SSP V4R7, two different assemblers (IFZ assembler for VSE and IHR90 assembler for MVS and VM) were shipped with ACF/SSP. IFZ and IHR90 will continue to be shipped with ACF/SSP V4R7 to support load module generation on NCP releases prior to V7R7.
Support for the older assemblers (IFZ and IHR90) has been discontinued on this release and future releases. The High Level Assembler will offer both increased reliability for large network generations and service support into the Year 2000.
Refer to the ACF/SSP V4R7 Software Announcement 298-334 dated September 22, 1998, for details.
Year 2000
This product is Year 2000 ready. When used in accordance with its associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, provided all other products (for example, software, hardware, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES
SmoothStart (TM)/Installation Services
SmoothStart or Installation Services will not be provided for NTO.
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Refer to the following Software Announcements:
- 293-536 dated October 28, 1993
- 297-003 dated January 28, 1997
- 298-332 dated September 22, 1998
- 298-334 dated September 22, 1998
- 298-320 dated September 22, 1998
- 295-208 dated May 30, 1995
MVS, MVS/ESA, and SmoothStart are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other
countries or both.
OS/390 and VM/ESA are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other
countries or both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
Specified Operating Environment
Hardware Requirements: NTO R11 operates on the 3745 Communication Controller.
Software Requirements ACF/NCP V7R7 (5648-063) and the following releases of ACF/SSP:
Program
Program/Version/Release Number
ACF/SSP V4R7 for OS/390 (R) (MVS (TM)) 5655-041
ACF/SSP V4R7 for VM 5654-009
ACF/SSP V4R7 for VSE 5686-064
NTO R11 incorporates changes necessary for the new High Level Assembler (HLAS) support provided in ACF/SSP V4R7.
Beginning with ACF/SSP V4R7, the Network Definition Facility (NDF) offers exclusive support for HLAS (5695-234). The new support of HLAS is available on OS/390, MVS/ESA (TM), VM/ESA (R), and VSE/ESA operating systems.
If HLAS is not preloaded on your operating system, you need to order it. The following table can help you to determine if HLAS is integrated with your operating system.
High Level
Assembler
Program V1R2
Operating System Number (5696-234)
MVS/ESA V5R1, 5655-068, Order
and later 5655-069 separately
VSE/ESA V1R4.3 5750-ACD Order
and V1R4.4 separately
VM/ESA V2R2 and V2R3 5654-030 Order
separately
OS/390 R1, R2, R3 5645-001 Integrated
OS/390 R4, R5 5647-A01 Integrated
VSE/ESA V2R2 and V2R3 5690-VSE Integrated
In addition to HLAS requirements, the following APARs are required:
- DFSMS/MVS (R) OW26738 for the binder
- DFSMS/MVS OW27802 for the linkage editor
- VM/ESA VM61534 for the linkage editor
Planning Information
Customer Responsibilities: NTO V1R10 will be shipped from IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions (SMS) until September 25, 1998.
Packaging: The program is shipped on one magnetic tape reel (9/6250 bpi), on a 3480 tape cartridge, or on a 4-mm DAT tape.
Security, Auditability, and Control
NTO security and auditability features are dependent upon the features or functions of the operating system on which NTO is running. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
Current Licensees
Current licensees of NTO Version 1 will be sent a program reorder form that can be returned directly to ISMS. The mailing of these reorder forms is scheduled to be completed by October 9, 1998, for MVS and November 13, 1998, for VM and VSE. Reorder forms returned to ISMS will be processed within 10 working days of receipt.
New Licensees
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now.
Shipment will begin on the planned availability date. Orders that ship:
- Before the planned availability date will receive NTO Version 1
Release 10.
- After the planned availability date will receive Network Terminal Option Version 1 Release 11.
Type Model
5735 XX7
Basic License: To order a basic license for a monthly charge, specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Specify feature number 4521 for a monthly license charge and feature number 2114 for the initial license charge. To order a basic license for a one-time charge (OTC), specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Specify feature number 4050 for an OTC.
Specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium shown below.
Single Version Charging: To elect single version charging, the customer must notify and identify to IBM the prior program and replacement program and the designated machine the programs are operating on.
Version-to-Version Upgrade Credit: To upgrade from a prior program acquired for an OTC to a replacement program using a version-to-version upgrade credit, the customer must notify and identify to IBM the applicable prior program and replacement program participating in the upgrade credit.
Basic Machine-Readable Material: To order, select the feature number of the desired distribution medium:
ACF/NTO Version 1 Release 11
Feature
Distribution Medium Environment Number
9/6250 BPI Tape for R11 MVS 7402
3480 Tape Cartridge for R11 MVS 7403
4-mm DAT Tape for R11 MVS 5709
9/6250 BPI Tape for R11 VM 7405
3480 Tape Cartridge for R11 VM 7406
4-mm DAT Tape for R11 VM 5798
9/6250 BPI Tape for R11 VSE 7408
3480 Tape Cartridge for R11 VSE 7409
4-mm DAT Tape for R11 VSE 5799
*Contains Restricted Material of IBM
Customization Options: Select the appropriate feature numbers to customize your order to specify the delivery options desired. These features can be specified on the initial or MES orders.
Example: If publications are not desired for the initial order, specify feature number 3470 to ship media only. For future updates, specify feature number 3480 to ship media updates only. If, in the future, publication updates are required, order an MES to remove feature number 3480; then, the publications will ship with the next release of the program.
Feature
Description Number
Initial Shipments
Serial Number Only (suppresses shipment 3444
of media and documentation)
Ship Media Only (suppresses initial 3470
shipment of documentation)
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3471
initial shipment of media)
Update Shipments
Ship Media Updates Only (suppresses 3480
update shipment of documentation)
Feature
Description Number
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3481
update shipment of media)
Suppress Updates (suppresses update 3482
shipment of media and documentation)
Expedite Shipments
Local IBM Office Expedite 3445
(for IBM use only)
Customer Expedite Process Charge 3446
($30 charge for each product)
Expedite shipments will be processed to receive 72-hour delivery from the time IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions (SMS) receives the order. SMS will then ship the order via overnight air transportation.
DSLO License: To order a DSLO license for a monthly license charge, specify the program number and feature number 9521 for a monthly license charge, and feature number 2314 for an initial license charge.
To order a DSLO license for an OTC, specify OTC feature number 9530. Ordering a DSLO feature will result in IBM maintaining a record of this customer location as a DSLO user only. All material for the DSLO license will be provided through the basic license location. If a user selects DSLO, no other feature numbers are valid for this order and no program materials or updates will be shipped.
Unlicensed Documentation: A memo, program directory, and one copy of the following publications are supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material:
Order
Title Number
NTO Licensed Program Specifications GC38-0299
NTO Planning, Migration, and Resource SC30-3347
Definition
Additional copies of unlicensed publications will be available for a fee at product availability. These copies can be ordered from your IBM representative, through the System Library Subscription Service (SLSS) or by direct order.
Displayable Softcopy Publications: Network Terminal Option (NTO) manuals are offered in displayable softcopy form. All unlicensed and licensed manuals are included. The displayable manuals are shipped on CD-ROM (LK2T-0414), IBM Online Library: ACF/NCP, ACF/SSP, EP, NPSI, NTuneMON Softcopy Collection Kit. For your convenience, the CD-ROM also contains displayable manuals for several other related products.
One copy of the CD-ROM can be ordered with the product at no additional charge by specifying the feature number 7110 for ACF/NCP Version 7 (5648-063). Additional copies can be ordered for a fee by specifying feature number 8110 for ACF/NCP Version 7 (5648-063).
Note: The CD-ROM feature numbers 7110 and 8110 cannot be ordered on 5735-XX7. Order only on 5648-063.
The displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager (R) READ licensed programs in any of the READ-supported environments. They can also be used with the IBM Library Reader (TM) in DOS, OS/2 (R), and Windows (TM) environments. IBM Library Reader has the same functions as the BookManager READ/DOS and READ/2 licensed programs, except that it only reads IBM-produced manuals shipped after April 1992. As IBM replaces softcopy manuals shipped before April 1992, the replacement softcopy will be readable by IBM Library Reader.
The IBM Library Readers for DOS, OS/2 and Windows are supplied at no additional charge.
Licensed Documentation: The following licensed material can be ordered from IBM at availability. To order, contact your IBM marketing representative.
The first copy is available at no charge to licensees of basic material by specifying the 7046 feature number. Use the 8323 feature number to order additional copies for a fee.
Single Additional
Copy Copies
Order Feature Feature
Title Number Number Number Price
NTO Diagnosis LY30-3194 7046 8323 $60.50
Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between releases) to the publications shipped with the program will be distributed to the user of record for as long as a license for this software remains in effect. A separate publication order or subscription is not needed.
The terms for NTO Version 1 announced in Software Announcement 293-536 dated October 28, 1993, are unaffected by this announcement.
Program Services: IBM NTO Version 1 Release 11 (5735-XX7) available until 12 months' written notice.
Support Line: S/390 (R)
CHARGES
The charges 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.
Charges are unaffected by this announcement.
OTC: Customers who pay an OTC for a licensed program receive enhancements and future releases, if any, at no additional charge. Significant new function may be offered as an optional feature and charged for separately. If a replacement program is announced and the customer elects to license the replacement program, a time-based upgrade credit may apply.
To order, contact the IBM North America Sales Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner.
IBM North America Sales Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM North America Sales Centers
Dept. LE010
P.O. Box 2690
Atlanta, GA 30301-2690
Reference: LE010
To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
MVS, MVS/ESA, and Library Reader are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.
OS/390, VM/ESA, DFSMS/MVS, BookManager, OS/2, and S/390 are
registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.