Full System Console Control for Multiple i5, iSeries AS/400?s or 
or Combination of AS/400s and LPARs
Over a TCP/IP LAN, WAN or Virtual Private Network (VPN)

With the TwiNet SNA Gateway from CompuMaster you can eliminate the problems of administering the System Console function in a multiple AS/400 environment.  The IP System Console Solution (IPSC) configuration will make System Console administration of multiple AS/400s as simple as opening a Window on a LAN attached PC.

The System Console is typically a "dumb" Twinax Display Station attached to Port 0 / Address 0 of your AS/400 or LPAR.  The System Console is the only terminal that can:

• Perform certain System Maintenance and Configuration Procedures (Restricted State)
• Execute certain type of System Backups (SAVSYS)
• Respond to certain types of "System Console Only" messages

In the multiple system environment, this requires one terminal per AS/400.  It also requires that an operator be on site to respond to the message, or perform the particular procedure that can only be executed from the System Console.   When the operator is not on site, it usually requires a phone call or a page to a standby operations person who would need to either travel to the office or diagnose the problem over the phone.

TwiNet IPSC will allow these AS/400 or LPAR "System Console Functions" to be handled from anywhere on your LAN, WAN or VPN.   This also includes dial-in to a network attached Remote Access Server (RAS) such as a Shiva LanRover or a BOSaNOVA LanLynk.  This eliminates the necessity of the AS/400 operator to be at the normal location for the System Console - the computer room.

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IP System Console Solution (IPSC) Diagram

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• Control Multiple AS/400s  or LPARs from a single "System Console"
• Control an AS/36 and AS/400 from the same System Console - Allows upgrading from one system to a new system to be more convenient.  You can also configure additional sessions from each system, up to seven (7) from each TwiNet SNA Gateway.
• Allow a local network PC to be System Console for an AS/400 at a remote location - Improves system operation capabilities at other locations without the need for a system operator.
• Allow System Consoles to be anywhere on your LAN/WAN/VPN
  

• Flexible Twinax connection means increased productivity. The TwiNet solution uses a Twinax connection to the host IBM midrange system which means that it can support the IBM AS/400, System/36, Advanced Series/36 and Twinax Remote Controllers. Since TwiNet provides a single point of contact to the midrange host, there is less configuration and operating overhead, providing better overall host performance.
• Simple, intuitive installation and configuration. On the PC side, a single protocol can be used for both LAN and host PCs, and since TwiNet is a native Twinax gateway, it does not require the overhead and configuration complexities of an APPC router.  And the TwiNet Gold Client software installs quickly and easily, using industry-standard LAN interfaces.

TwiNet

The picture on the left shows a standard TwiNet installation. The IBM Host can be any S/3X, AS/400 or Remote Control Unit with a Twinax attachment installed. TwiNet can be installed either close to the Host or close to the Clients, using the existing Twinax or RJ45 CAT5 cabling.  Either method is very good for long distance connections (Twinax up to 5000 feet, CAT5 up to 2000 feet).

TwiNet supports any Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Vista (32- and 64-bit) XP, and 98. More technical information is available at the following page: TwiNet Data Sheet.

For more information on TwiNet and the IP Console Solution, contact us at 800-597-2525
or e-mail us at info@twindata.com