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February 22, 1999 S/390 Open Systems Adapter Support Facility for OS/390 V2R1
At a GlanceOSA/SF for OS/390 V2-R1:
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Key PrerequisitesHardware Requirements: A S/390 Open Systems Adaptor 2 or OSA-Express Ethernet S/390 Server supporting the features
Planned Availability DateDescriptionWindows SupportWith the introduction of S/390 Open Systems Adapter Support Facility for OS/390 Version 2 Release 1, (OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1), a Graphical User Interface (GUI) supporting Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT is now available, as well as the current OS/2 GUI, making it easier to identify a non-dedicated workstation to run the client application. OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1 is an application for managing the OSA-2 features and the OSA-Express Gigabit Ethernet features. The OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1 on a S/390 Server supports a GUI on a Windows 95, Windows NT, or OS/2 workstation. A secondary interface through Time Sharing Options Extensions (TSO/E; OS/390) can be used to control the OSA-2 features or OSA-Express Gigabit Ethernet features defined to the S/390 Server image on which the TSO/E is running. OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1 is not required to configure an OSA-Express Gigabit Ethernet feature, but is highly recommended to gather operational information, and to assist in problem determination. S/390 Open Systems Adapter Support Facility for OS/390 Version 2 Release 1 is a separately orderable program product (5655-B57). It is available for OS/390 Version 1 Release 3 and above environments. The S/390 Open Systems Adapter Support Facility for OS/390 Version 2 Release 1 does not include all of the function delivered with Version 1 Release 2. The following support will not be provided in OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1:
Support is being incorporated for the S/390 Open Systems Adapter 2 and the OSA-Express Gigabit Ethernet features into V2R1. If support for the S/390 Open Systems Adapter (OSA-1) features is desired, S/390 Open Systems Adapter Support Facility for OS/390 Version 1 Release 2 (5655-104) is required. Year 2000This 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 that all products (for example, hardware, software, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it. Product PositioningOSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1 is distributed as a licensed program. It is offered at a nominal charge in support of the S/390 Open Systems Adapter 2 and OSA-Express Gigabit Ethernet features. OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1 includes the S/390 Open Systems Adapter 2 support that was in OSA/SF V1R2 and adds support for the OSA-Express Gigabit Ethernet features. OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1 does not include support for the S/390 Open Systems Adapter (OSA-1) features. Support for the OSA-1 features has been discontinued and is not available in OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1. If support for the OSA-1 features is desired, OSA/SF Version 1 Release 2 is required. Hardware and Software Support ServicesSmoothStart™ /Installation Services: IBM SmoothStart Services, an on-site implementation and training startup service, are designed to accelerate your productive use of your IBM solution. The service is provided by IBM Global Services or your IBM Business Partner at an additional cost. For additional information, refer to Services Announcement 697-004 , dated March 25, 1997, or contact your IBM representative. IBM Installation Services are provided by IBM Global Services or your IBM Business Partner at an additional cost. For additional information, contact your IBM representative. Reference Information
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Technical InformationSpecified Operating EnvironmentHardware Requirements: A S/390® Open Systems Adapter 2 or OSA-Express Gigabit Ethernet S/390 Server supporing the features Hardware Requirements for OSA/SF for OS/390® V2R1 Host Application: Either a 9-track 6250 bpi magnetic tape drive or an 18-track 34K 3480 tape cartridge drive is required for the S/390 Open Systems Adapter Support Facility for OS/390 (OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1) to be installed. For the OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1 Graphical User Interface (GUI) The recommended requirements are:
Software Requirements: Only the minimum program release levels are listed. Service levels and higher release levels are assumed to be supported. One of the following is required:
OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1 requires:
To use the OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1 GUI, one of the following is required:
To establish communications one of the following is required:
Compatibility: OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1 includes the S/390 Open Systems Adapter 2 support that was in OSA/SF V1R2 and adds support for the OSA-Express Gigabit Ethernet features. OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1 does not include support for the S/390 Open Systems Adapter (OSA-1) features. The following support will not be provided in V2R1:
If support for the OSA-1 features is desired, OSA/SF Version 1 Release 2 is required. Packaging: OSA/SF for OS/390 V2R1 will be shipped on either a 3480 tape cartridge or a 9-track (6250 bpi) tape, at the customer's option. Security, Auditability, and ControlThe announced program uses the security and auditability features of the RACF® or equivalent security facilities of the host system. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering InformationThe following publication is being updated and will be available at planned availability.
Order
Title Number
OS/390 Open Systems Adapter Support SC28-1855
Facility User's Guide for OSA-2
The following new publication will be available at planned availability. This publication is for the OSA-Express Gigabit Ethernet features.
Order
Title Number
OSA-Express Customer's SA22-7403
Guide and Reference
New LicenseesOrders for new licenses will be accepted now. Shipment will begin on the planned availability date. New users of S/390 Open Systems Adapter Support Facility for OS/390 Version 2 Release 1 should specify:
Type Model
5655 B57
Basic LicenseTo order a basic license, specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Specify feature number 0001 for a one-time process charge. Also, specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium. Specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium shown below. Basic Machine-Readable Material To order, select the feature number of the desired distribution medium.
Feature
Environment Number Distribution Medium
OS/390 5801 9/6250 bpi tape
5802 3480 tape cartridge
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, and for future updates, specify feature numbers 3470 to ship media only, and 3480 to ship media updates only. In the future if publication updates were required, order an MES to remove feature number 3480, and the publications will ship with the next release for the program.
Feature
Description Number
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)
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3481
update shipment of media)
Feature
Description Number
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 Delivery Systems (SDS) receives the order. SDS will then ship the order via overnight air transportation. Optional Machine-Readable Material To order, select the feature number for the desired distribution medium. A memo, a program directory, and one copy of the following publications are supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material.
Order
Title Number
OS/390 Open Systems Adapter Support SC28-1855
Facility User's Guide for OSA-2
Additional copies of unlicensed publications are available for a fee immediately. These copies may be ordered from your IBM representative, through the System Library Subscription Service (SLSS), or by direct order. Terms and ConditionsAgreement: IBM Customer Agreement Designated Machine: Not required Indexed Monthly License Charge (IMLC) Applies: No Installation License or Location License Applies: No This program may be run on any machines in the enterprise. Educational Allowance: Yes, to qualified education customers Version-to-Version Upgrade Credits Apply: No Licensed Program Materials Availability
Testing Period: Not applicable
Support Center applies: Yes
Access available through
the IBM Support Center
Available until discontinued: 12 months' written notice
ChargesContact your IBM representative for charges information for this announcement.
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