IBM 3708 Technical manual

Planning and Installation
IBM 3708
Network
Conversion Unit
GA27-3766-03

Fourth Edition (February 1988)
This edition obsoletes GA27-3766-2.
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which case the user
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the interference.
Instructions to User: In many instances, shielded cables and connectors must be used for connection to
peripherals. Proper IBM cables are available from authorized dealers. The manufacturer is
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for any radio
or television interference caused by using other than the recommended cables or by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment;
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About This Book
This book contains planning and installation information about the IBM 3708
Network Conversion Unit.
This information is for people who plan for and install the 3708. To use the
information, you should be familiar with the following:
• American National Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)
• Asynchronous (start-stop) devices
• IBM
3270 Information Display System
• Systems Network Architecture (SNA).
It is recommended that you read the information in the planning chapters before
installing the
3708. If the configuration planning and site preparation are complete,
begin with the procedures in "Installing the 3708."
How This Book Is Organized
This book is divided into three parts:
"Introducing the 3708" contains the following chapters:
• Chapter
1, "The 3708 and Its Advantages" provides general information about
the 3708.
• Chapter
2, "Operating Mode Functions" describes the functions that the 3708
provides in protocol conversion, protocol enveloping, and ASCII pass-through
modes.
• Chapter
3, "Host and ASCII Device Interfaces" describes the connections
between the 3708 and the hosts, and between the 3708 and the ASCII end-user
devices;
"Planning for the 3708" contains the following chapters:
• Chapter
4, "Planning Checklist" provides a planning checklist and planning
forms.
• Chapter
5, "Planning for Installation" describes the physical requirements for
installing the
3708.
• Chapter 6, "Planning for Service" provides service and warranty information
for the 3708.
• Chapter
7, "Planning for Microcode Updates" describes the 3708 microcode
update procedure.
• Chapter
8, "Planning for Central Site Configuration" provides planning
information for IBM 3708 Network Conversion Unit Feature
3525 (pluggable
Cartridge with Central Site Configuration).
About This Book V

• Chapter 9; "Planning for File Transfer" describes supported file transfer
programs.
• Chapter
10, "Planning for Cables" provides information to help you plan for
the cables and the cable connections for the 3708.
• Chapter
11, "Ordering the 3708" describes items that can be ordered for the
3708.
"Installing the 3708" contains the following chapters:
• Chapter
12, "Installation Procedures" explains how to configure the 3708 ports
for SNA and ASCII hosts and for end-user devices.
• Chapter
13, "Configuration Procedures" describes the screen sequences that are
used for configuring the
3708.
• Chapter 14, "Defining the General Definition" describes the "General
Definition" screen.
• Chapter
15, "User-Defined Terminal Tables" describes user-defined terminal
tables and explains how to create new ones.
• Chapter
16, "Converting Between Standard and Enhanced UDTs" explains how
to convert standard terminal tables to enhanced, and
vice versa.
• Chapter
17, "Creating a User-Defined Translate Table" describes user-defined
translate tables and explains how to create new ones.
This manual also contains
14 appendixes:
• Appendix
A, "IBM-Supplied Configuration"
• Appendix
B, "3708 Configuration Example"
• Appendix C, "3708 Configuration Forms"
• Appendix
0, "Cable Requirements"
• Appendix
E, "Screen Sequences"
• Appendix F, "3708 Control Terminal Messages"
• Appendix G, "Default Terminal Tables"
• Appendix H, "Predefined User-Defined Terminal Tables and Keyboard
Mappings"
• Appendix I, "Terminal Switch Settings"
• Appendix J, "Terminal XON/XOFF Pacing Support"
• Appendix K, "Manuals for Default Protocol Conversion Displays"
• Appendix
L, "IBM-Supplied Translate Tables"
• Appendix M, "End-User-Device Reference Cards Order Form"
• Appendix N, "Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table."
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Related 3708 Library Publications
The following lists manuals and information for the 3708:
• IBM 3708 Network Conversion Unit Setup, GA27-3611, is shipped with the 3708
and describes how to set up and test the 3708, how to handle setup problems,
and how to prepare the 3708 for relocation.
• IBM 3708 Network Conversion Unit Description, GA27-3768, describes the
external interfaces and operational characteristics of the 3708.
• IBM 3708 Network Conversion Unit Problem Determination, GA27-3767,
provides procedures for solving 3708 problems.
• Unpacking instructions are printed
on the 3708 shipping carton and show how
to unpack the 3708.
• IBM 3708 Network Conversion Unit Problem Report, GA27-3638, which is
shipped with the 3708, provides a means
of recording problem diagnosis
information
that is used by repair center representatives.
• IBM 3708 Network Conversion Unit End-User Reference, GA27-3765, describes
the procedures for operating terminals attached
to the 3708.
• IBM 3708 Network Conversion Unit Registration Address Form is shipped with
the 3708. This form
must be completed and returned to IBM for you to
automatically receive notification of changes in the 3708 microcode.
• IBM 3708 reference cards describe the keyboard functions
of ASCII displays
that can be connected to a 3708 and describe the general procedures for terminal
users. See Appendix
M, "End-User-Device Reference Cards Order Form," for
a list
of the end-user devices and the 3708 reference card order numbers.
Service Information
For service on 3708 hardware and microcode problems, call the following number in
the United States
or Puerto Rico:
1 800 428-2569 (toll free)
In other countries, call the appropriate support group.
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Changes Since the Last Edition
This edition contains the following new information:
• Descriptions
of enhanced terminal support
IBM
3270 Model 2, 3, 4, and 5 emulation
-Customized
UDT names
-Customized Terminal Logon Initialization Sequence.
• Default terminal tables and switch settings for the following terminals:
IBM
3151
-FALCO-500®
-WY-50®.
• A description
of a new host port inactivity time out option
• A description
of a new printer capability option, "Perform Newline at Begin
Bracket (LU_3)"
• Descriptions
of additional support in the non-standard operations field.
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Contents
Introducing the 3708
Chapter 1. The 3708 and Its Advantages ...................... .
Overview ........................................ .
Physical Description .................................. .
Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network Configurations ............................. .
Control Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of Advantages ........ ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2. Operating Mode Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protocol Conversion .......................... .
Protocol Enveloping .......................... .
ASCn Pass-Through ................................. .
Function Summary .......................... .
Chapter 3. Host and ASCn Device Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . .
SNA Hosts ............................... .
ASCn Hosts .............................. .
Ascn End-User Devices
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-2
1-2
1-4
1-5
2-1
2-1
2-4
2-4
2-5
3-1
3-1
3-2
3-2
Planning for the 3708
Chapter 4. Planning Checklist ...................... .
Planning Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Information Form ........................ .
Network Planning Form ....................... .
Port Definition Form ......................... .
Chapter 5. Planning for Installation
Specifications and Location Requirements
Interface Requirements ......... .
Power Requirements ........... .
Safety and Security Consid,erations .. .
Chapter 6. Planning for Service ..................... .
Reviewing the Service and Warranty Options ............. .
Calling for Service ............................. .
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
5-1
5-1
5-2
5-2
5-5
6-1
6-1
6-3
Chapter 7. Planning for Microcode Updates ..................... 7-1
How to Register ..................................... 7-1
What to Expect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-1
How to Order ...................................... 7-1
What to Do with Outdated Cartridges ........................ 7-2
Chapter 8. Planning for Central Site Configuration ................ 8-1
IBM 3708 Pluggable Cartridge with Central Site Configuration ......... 8-1
Hardware Requirements ................................ 8-2
Software Requirements ................................. 8-2
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Installing the 3708
Software Options that Enhance CSC
3708 Configuration Requirements
..
Modem Configuration Requirements
Technical Assistance
..... .
Ordering Information
........ .
8-3
8-4
8-5
8-5
8-5
Chapter 9. Planning for File Transfer ................... 9-1
IBM PC/HOST File Transfer and Terminal Emulator Program ......... 9-1
Personal Services/PC ....................... 9-3
A User-Written File Transfer Program ........................ 9-3
Chapter 10. Planning for Cables
.......... . · . . . . . . . . .
.. 10-1
Cable Descriptions ...................... . · . . . . . . . . .
.. 10-1
Examples
of 3708 Cable Connections ....... . · ........... 10-2
3708 Connection to the IBM Cabling System
.. .
3708 Problems Related to Cables
or Equipment · . . . . . . . .
.. 10-11
. . . . . . . . . . .. 10-12
Chapter 11. Ordering the 3708
Order Forms
.......... .
11-1
11-1
Chapter 12. InstaUation Procedures ............... 12-1
Step 1. Testing the 3708 ..................... 12-2
Step 2. Setting Up the Control Terminal . . . . . . . . . 12-4
Step 3. Logging onto the Control Terminal ......... . . . . .. 12-5
Step 4. Entering the Configuration Data ........... . . . . .. 12-9
Step 5. Activating the Configuration ......................... 12-9
Step 6. Ending the Control Terminal Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12-10
Step
7. Connecting the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12-13
Chapter 13. Configuration Procedures ........................ 13-1
Defining a Port for a SNA Host ........................... 13-2
Defining a Port for
an ASCII Host ..................... 13-10
Defining a Port for
an End-User Device ...................... 13-15
What To Do Next ................................... 13-35
Protocol Enveloping Definition for an End-User Device (Screen CI23.4) 13-36
Defining the Printer Authorization Matrix
............... 13-41
Chapter 14. Defining the General Definition
General Definition (Screen CI27.1)
....
Chapter 15. User-Defined Terminal Tables
Standard and Enhanced Terminal Tables
Creating a User-Defined Terminal Table
Looking
at the Terminal Table Format
Chapter 16. Converting Between Standard and Enhanced UDTs '"
Converting Standard to Enhanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Converting Enhanced to Standard
.............. .
Chapter 17. Creating a User-Defined Translate Table
... .
Looking
at the Translate Table Format ................ .
Defining a New Translate Table
..................... .
14-1
14-1
15-1
15-1
15-2
15-3
16-1
16-3
16-3
17-1
17-1
17-2
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Appendixes
Appendix A. IBM-Snpplied Configuration ...................... A-I
PORTS 1 through 5 ................................... A-I
PORTS 6 through 9
................................... A-3
PORT 10 ......................................... A-4
Appendix B. 3708 Configuration Example
...................... B-1
Ports Configured for Hosts ............................... B-3
Ports Configured for Terminals Only ......................... B-5
Ports Configured for Multiple LUs
.......................... B-9
Ports Configured for Printers Only
......................... B-13
Appendix C. 3708 Configuration Forms
....................... C-l
End-User Device Definitions .............................. C-2
Host Definitions ..................................... C-4
Appendix D. Cable Requirements
........................... D-l
Section 1. 3708 EIA 232C Interface Cables from IBM .............. D-l
Section 2. Minimum Connections Required for IBM 3708 EIA 232C Cable D-6
Section
3. IBM 3708 EIA 422A Interface Cables ................ D-I0
Section 4. IBM 3708 EIA 422A Interface to IBM Cabling System ...... D-13
Appendix E. Screen Sequences
............................ E-l
SNA Hosts ........................................ E-l
ASCII Hosts ....................................... E-2
Printers
.......................................... E-3
Displays, Protocol Conversion Only
......................... E-4
Displays, Protocol Enveloping Only
or Dynamic .................. E-5
Displays with Printers, Protocol Conversion Only
................. E-6
Display with Printer, Dynamic
............................ E-7
Appendix F. 3708 Control Terminal Messages
................... F-l
Unnumbered Messages ................................. F-l
Numbered Messages ................................... F-3
Appendix G. Default Terminal Tables
........................ G-i
ADDS (Applied Digital Data Systems) Viewpoint® ................ G-1
Beehive™ ATL-078
................................... G-6
Data General Dasher® D210 Display Terminal ................. G-l1
DEC® Model VT52 .................................. G-16
DEC® Models VT100 (or VT220 Emulating a VT100)
............. G-21
DEC® Model VT220
................................. G-26
FALCO 500® (Emulating a DEC® Model VT220)
............... G-31
Hazeltine Esprit
ITM and Esprit IITM ........................ G-36
Hazeltine 1500
..................................... G-4l
Hewlett-Packard 2621B Interactive Terminal ................... G-46
IBM
PC/FTTERM Color .............................. G-51
IBM
PCfFTTERM Monochrome .......................... G-56
IBM
3101 and IBM PC in 3101 Emulation Mode ................ G-61
IBM 3151/62 (Model 5 Emulation)
......................... G-66
IBM 3151, 3161, 3162,
and 3163 ASCII Display Stations ,........... G-71
IBM 3151/61/62/63 with 3708 Feature
....................... G-76
IBM 3164 ASCII Display Station
.......................... G-81
IBM 3164 with 3708 Feature
............................. G-86
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Lear Siegler ADM 3A Dumb Terminal® .................... .
Northern Telecom Displayphone™
........................ .
ROLM Cypress, Cedar,
and Juniper ....................... .
Teletype 5410 Asynchronous Display Terminal
and 5420 Buffered Display
TeleVideo® 910
................................... .
TeleVideo® 950
................................... .
WY-50®
........................................ .
G-91
G-96
G-lOl
G-106
G-ll1
G-116
G-121
Appendix
H. Predefined User-Defined Terminal Tables and Keyboard Mappings H-l
ADDS (Applied Digital Data Systems) Viewpoint®/18 .............. H-l
Lear Siegler ADM 24E Video Display Terminal .................. H-7
Lear Siegler
ADM 31 Intermediate Terminal™ Video Display Unit H-12
TeleVideo® 912C
................................... H-17
Appendix I. Terminal Switch Settings
........................ .
ADDS Viewpoint®
................................... .
ADDS Viewpoint®/78
................................. .
Beehive™ ATL-078
................................... .
Data General® D210 Display Terminal ....................... .
DEC® VT100
and VT52 ................................ .
DEC® VT220 (Emulating a VT100)
......................... .
DEC®VT220 ...................................... .
FALCO 500®
...................................... .
Hazeltine ESPRIT
ITM ................................ .
Hazeltine ESPRIT
IJTM ................................ .
Hazeltine
1500
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9
1-10
1-11
1-12
Hewlett-Packard 2621B Interactive Terminal .................... 1-13
IBM PC/FTTERM (Color and Monochrome) ................... 1-14
IBM PC in 3101 Emulation Mode .......................... 1-15
IBM 3101 Models 10, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23 ....................... 1-16
IBM 3151 ASCII Display Station ........................... 1-17
IBM 3161 ASCII Display Station ............................ 1-19
IBM 3162 ASCII Display Station ........................... 1-21
IBM 3163 ASCII Display Station ........................... 1-23
IBM 3164 ASCII Display Station ........................... 1-25
Lear Siegler ADM 24E Video Display Terminal .................. 1-27
Lear Siegler ADM 3A Dumb Terminal® ...................... 1-29
Lear Siegler ADM 31 Intermediate Terminal™ Video Display Unit ...... 1-30
Northern Telecom Displayphone™ .......................... 1-31
ROLM® Cypress™, Cedar™, and JuniperTM .................... 1-32
Teletype 5410 Asynchronous Display Terminal ................... 1-33
Teletype 5420 Buffered Display ............................ 1-34
TeleVideo® 910 ..................................... 1-36
TeleVideo® 912C
.................................... 1-37
TeleVideo® 950 ..................................... 1-38
WY-50® .......................................... 1-39
Appendix J. Terminal XONjXOFF Pacing Support ............... . J-l
Appendix K. Manuals for Default Protocol Conversion Displays ......... K-1
Appendix L. mM-Supplied Translate Tables
.................... L-l
Standard Default EBCDIC to ASCII Translate Table ............... L-2
Standard Default ASCII to EBCDIC Translate Table
............... L-8
Appendix M. End-User-Device Reference Cards Order Form
........... M-1
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Appendix N. Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table .............. N-I
list of Abbreviations ................................... X-I
Glossary
...... .
Index
........ .
x-s
X-I3
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Figures
1-1.
1-2.
1-3.
4-1.
4-2.
4-3.
4-4.
5-1.
5-2.
16-1.
16-2.
B-1.
E-1.
E-2.
E-3.
E-4.
E-5.
E-6.
E-7.
3708 Network Conversion Unit
Two Kinds
of SNA Host Connections
SNA and ASCII
Host Connections
Network Planning
Form .......................... .
Network Planning
Form Example .................... .
Port Definition Form ........................... .
Port Definition Form Example ...................... .
Power Plugs by Country
.......................... .
Power Plugs
and Receptacles ....................... .
3708 M120 screen
.............................. .
UDT Conversion Screen (MI28.0) .................... .
Sample 3708 Configuration
........................ .
SNA Hosts
.................................. .
ASCII Hosts
................................. .
Printers
.................................... .
Displays, Protocol Conversion Only
................... .
Displays, Protocol Enveloping Only,
or Dynamic ........... .
Displays with Printer, Protocol Conversion Only
........... .
Display with Printer, Dynamic
...................... .
1-2
1-3
1-4
4-4
4-5
4-6
4-7
5-3
5-4
16-1
16-2
B-2
E-l
E-2
E-3
E-4
E-5
E-6
E-7
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This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter
1. The 3708 and Its Advantages
Overview
..... .
Physical Description
Operating Modes ..
Network Configurations
Control Terminal
Summary of Advantages
Chapter
2. Operating Mode Functions
Protocol Conversion
Display Support
Printer and Keyboard Printer Support
Multiple Logical Unit Support
Protocol Enveloping
ASCII Pass-Through
Function Summary
Chapter
3. Host and ASCII Device Interfaces
SNA Hosts ....... .
ASCII Hosts
...... .
ASCII End-User Devices
Protocol Conversion Mode
Default Mappings .
User-Defined Keyboard Mappings
Printers and Keyboard Printers
Protocol Enveloping Mode
ASCII Pass-Through Mode
..
Introducing the 3708
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-2
1-2
1-4
1-5
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-3
2-3
2-4
2-4
2-5
3-1
3-1
3-2
3-2
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-4
3-5
3-5
Introducing the 3708