***************************************************************** * * * IBM PRODUCT INFORMATION FEBRUARY 1987 * * * * IBM PRODUCT INFORMATION * * for Europe, the Middle East * * IBM PRODUCT INFORMATION and Africa. * * * ***************************************************************** * * * This document is provided as general customer information * * only. IBM products and services which are announced and * * available in your country can be ordered under the applicable * * standard agreements, terms, conditions and prices in effect * * at the time. For further information please contact your * * local IBM representative. * * * ***************************************************************** ================================================================= ZG87-0138 IBM 3174 SUBSYSTEM CONTROL UNIT ENHANCEMENTS AND NEW MODELS IBM announces new IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit very small cluster Models 81R and 82R, microcode functional enhancements for all 3174 Models, 3174 subsystem host and terminal connectivity enhancements, and storage expansion optional features and accessories for selected models. Additionally, new IBM 3174 Model 01R and 51R standard models that provide a CCITT V.35 communication cable are announced. PRODUCT NUMBER 3174 Models 81R and 82R HIGHLIGHTS o Two New 3174 Very Small Cluster Models - For users requiring attachment of up to eight non-DSL stream Load) terminal devices. DSL devices are devices requiring the 3174 to provide downstream load of their microcode from the 3174. Other 3174 Models with appropriate features, provide support for DSL devices (3179G Models, 3192G Models, 3193). - Hardware characteristics of existing 3174 Models - Use the same control microcode as other 3174 Models - Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) equivalent to existing 3174 Models. o Enhancements to Functional Microcode for All 3174's - Control unit customizing time reduced - Additional keyboard support with Utility/Diagnostics diskette procedures. - Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) enhancements. o Connectivity Enhancements - Connectivity to IBM S/1 and S/88 hosts - Connectivity for new IBM 3192 terminals - Data encryption on X.25 sessions o Optional Storage Expansion Features Now Available on All 3174's Except the New Models 81R and 82R. o Accessory 12 Meter (40-foot) Communication Cables for All 3174 Teleprocessing Models (1R, 2R, 51R, 52R, 81R, 82R). o New Standard Models with CCITT v.35 Communication Cable - 01R Standard Models S1X and T1X - 51R Standard Model X51 DESCRIPTION o New Models for Teleprocessing Attachment of Very Small Clusters. The two new IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit Models support very small clusters of IBM 3270 Information Display System displays, printers, and workstations for remote attachment to IBM host processors via telecommunications links. Up to four non-DSL (downstream load) terminals can attach to each basic model, up to eight non-DSL (downstream load) terminals can attach when an IBM 3299 Terminal Multipler is used, and up to seven non-DSL terminals can attach when an IBM 5209 3270-5250 Link Protocol Converter is used. - Model 81R Provides EIA RS-232C/CCITT V.24 and CCITT V.35 interfaces for remote link attachment. This model supports binary synchronous (BSC) communication up to 9.6K bps, SNA/X.25 communication up to 19.2K bps, and SNA/SDLC communication up to 64K bps. - Model 82R Provides a CCITT X.21 interface for remote link attachment. This model supports SNA/X.25 communication up to 19.2K bps and SNA/SDLC communication up to 64K bps. o Highlights of the New Models - Hardware Characteristics -- CMOS technology, VLSI circuitry, and surface mount device (SMD) assembly for high RAS characteristics, low power consumption, and a very small footprint. -- 1.0 MB control storage (IBM million-bit technology) to accommodate the 3174 control program and microcode-selectable functions. -- 5.25', high-capacity (1.2 MB) diskette drive -- Direct attachment to IBM Cabling System types 1, 2, and 9 media for terminal connections (A balun cable assembly is not required). -- Response time monitor -- TP link speeds up to 64K bps -- Mountable in an industry standard rack or on a table top. -- No special feature options Optional special features such as the 1.2 MB Diskette Drive, additional Control Storage, Asynchonous Emulation Adapter, and others that are offered for selected larger cluster models are not available for the Models 81R and 82R. -- Qualifies for German PTT General Operating Permit (GOP) classification. - Microcode Function Base 3174 Configuration Support-A, Release 2 microcode supports the new 81R and 82R Models. Release 2 microcode functions not available on the 81R and 82R are those that require optional features available only on other 3174 Models. Microcode functions not available on the 81R and 82R Models are: -- Terminals requiring Downstream Load (DSL) of microcode from the 3174 to the attached device. (3179G, 3192G, 3193) o Merge Downstream Load utility procedure o Full Copy and Modify and Copy routines of the Copy Files utility procedure. o Central Site Customization utility procedure (this function will be available in Second Half, 1987 as previously announced). o RPQs that use more than 1.0 MB of control storage (Refer to RPQ Description Price Transmittals for RPQ storage requirements). -- Reliability, Availability and Serviceability (RAS) Characteristics equivalent to the larger models. -- Customization characteristics the same as the larger models, that do not have the optional diskette drive installed. -- Usability Characteristics o Operator's panel with four seven-segment light emitting diode (LED) readouts. o User-friendly problem determination tools, including self-configuring diagnostics, extensive use of program function keys in the offline utility procedures, and formatted displays of configuration and log data in the online RAS tests. o Multi-purpose teleprocessing adapters that provide variable operating speeds, host attachment interfaces, and protocol support. -- Offline Procedures These models use the same offline utility procedures that are used by the larger models, from the same Utility/Diagnostic diskette. Since only one diskette drive is available on these models, some procedures that require two diskette drives are not supported. (See 'Microcode Function Base'.) o Configuration Support-A Microcode Enhancements 3174 Configuration Support-A, Release 2 microcode contains new functions and enhancements in addition to functions provided previously in Release 1. Release 2 functions are applicable to all 3174 Models. These new and enhanced functions are not available in Configuration Support-S, Release 1, which is used only by the 3174-1L with the Token-Ring Network 3270 Gateway feature (#3025). While Configuration Support-A, Release 2 will operate on a 3174-1L with Feature Code #3025, the facilities provided in the Gateway Feature (FC 3025) are not operable when Configuration Support-A is being used. o Highlights of the Microcode Enhancements - Support for 3174 Models 81R and 82R Configuration Support-A, Release 2 is the first release that supports 3174 Models 81R and 82R. - Faster Customization on Control Units With 1.2 MB Diskette Drive Optional Feature. Modifications to the 3174 diskette file formats and file accessing procedures yield up to a 50 percent reduction in the machine processing time for the Configure routine of the Customize Control Diskette procedure on control units that have the 1.2 MB Diskette Drive optional feature installed. (A small improvement may also be realized on control units that do not have the optional 1.2 MB Diskette Drive). - New Program Attention Key A third Program Attention key (PA3) is now supported on IBM Converged and IBM Enhanced keyboards with the typewriter layout. Attached CUT displays that use these keyboards can now fully communicate with host data entry applications that require a PA3 key attention interrupt. Additional information and implementation recommendations are provided in the IBM 3174 Functional Description (GA23-0218) and 3174 Customizing Guide (GA23-0214). - Additional Keyboard Support for Utility/Diagnostic Diskette procedures. New support on the Utility/Diagnostic Diskette enables all utility procedures, including customization and diagnostics, to be invoked and operated from a CUT display with either a Converged keyboard operating in native mode or an IBM Enhanced keyboard. Previously, the IBM Converged keyboard was supported only in emulation mode, and the IBM Enhanced keyboard was not supported. - Extension to Keyboard Definition Utility Procedure Extended support provided in the Keyboard Definition utility procedure now allows users to modify the layouts of IBM Enhanced keyboards for unique requirements. All supported keyboards can now be modified in all supported languages. - 3270 Datastream Processing Extension 3270 datastream processing support is extended to accept outbound 3270 datastreams that contain a Read Partition - Query List structured field to an attached terminal. Upon receipt, the control unit generates an inbound Query Reply - Query List structured field as the response. The reply provides information on the functions supported by the display, printer, or workstation. - Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) Enhancements. -- Online RAS tests are modified to allow the device attachment cable ('coax') error counter to be reset without resetting other event log entries or affecting the trace area. This provides for non-disruptive and more effective device attachment problem determination. -- A go/no-go test of attached printers is added to the offline diagnostic utility procedure. - Usability Enhancement Certain device attachment cable errors no longer require operator intervention to reset and proceed. - Additional National Language Support Support for six national languages - Cyrillic, Greek, Icelandic, ROECE-Latin, Turkish, and Yugoslav, is added in this release. One of these languages can be selected during 3174 microcode customization for use by all CUT displays attached to the control unit. This new support is the same that was provided previously in the following 3174 RPQs: Cyrillic - 8K1304 Greek - 8K1303, Icelandic - 8K1301, ROECE-Latin (including Yugoslav) - 8K1305, and Turkish - 8K1302. Support for these listed RPQs will end April 1987. Support for the Hebrew national language - Hebrew Hebrew Bulletin (8K1307) and Hebrew Migration Aid (8D0308) is announced for the 3174. Refer to the corresponding RPQ Description Price Transmittal (DPT) for schedule availability and details of the support provided. The following priced language RPQ provides support for Hebrew-A (8D0311). Refer to the corresponding DPT for schedule availability and details of the support provided. - Enhanced National Language Support Support for three national languages - Belgian, Swiss/French, and Swiss/German is enhanced in this release. One of these languages can be selected during 3174 microcode customization for use by all CUT displays attached to the control unit. This enhanced support is the same that was provided previously in the following 3174 RPQs: New Belgian - 8K1346, New Swiss/French - 8K1345 and New Swiss/German - 8K1345. Support for these listed RPQs will end April, 1987. Support that was in Configuration Support-A, Release 1 for the 'older' versions of Swiss/French and Swiss/German is no longer provided. The existing data entry keyboard support of these languages is unchanged. - National Language Data Entry Keyboard Support IBM Converged typewriter keyboards now support the data entry layout in the following nine national languages: Austrian/German, Danish, Finnish, French (AZERTY), Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, and United Kingdom English. In addition to the new functions and enhancements listed above, Configuration Support-A, Release 2 provides support for the following previously announced functions: - Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS) - Serial OEM Interface (SOEMI) for the 3174 Model 1L o Connectivity Enhancements The connectivity capabilities of the 3174 are enhanced with support for attachment to additional IBM host processors and new IBM terminals, and support for encrypted X.25 sessions. - Connectivity to IBM S/1 and S/88 Hosts Host connectivity is extended to include attachment of all 3174 teleprocessing models to IBM S/1 and S/88 processors. Binary synchronous (BSC) communication at speeds up to 9.6K bps is supported on 3174 Models 1R, 51R, and 81R; SNA/SDLC communication at speeds up to 64K bps is support on 3174 Models 1R, 2R, 51R, 52R, 81R, and 82R. - Connectivity to New IBM Terminals Terminal connectivity is extended to include the attachment of two new IBM terminals to specified 3174 Subsystem Control Unit models: -- IBM 3192 Color Graphics Display Station Models G10, G20, G30, G40 (attach to all 3174 Models, except Models 81R and 82R, which do not support downstream load of microcode to attached terminals). -- IBM 3192 Display Station Models C10, C20, C30, D10, D20, D30 (attach to all 3174 Models). - Support for Data Encryption on X.25 Sessions The 3174 Encrypt/Decrypt Adapter feature (#3680) is now supported on Models 1R and 2R for encrypted host communications using SNA/X.25 protocols. This support is provided in all releases of 3174 Configuration Support-A microcode. o Storage Expansion Optional Features for Selected Models 512 KB (FC #1011) storage expansion optional features for all 3174 models, except 81R and 82R, and 1.0 MB (FC#1012) storage expansion feature for all models except 52R, 81R and 82R are now available. These features increase the control storage capacity beyond the 1.0 MB base when needed to support optional IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit functions, such as enhanced Central Site Customization, certain control unit RPQs functions, and the IBM Token-Ring Network 3270 Gateway feature (FC#3025). o Accessory Communication Cables for Teleprocessing Models 12 meter (40-foot) communications cables are now available for all 3174 teleprocessing models. A six meter (20-foot) cable to connect the 3174 to a modem or other data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE) is provided with the base machine. Users who require longer EIA RS-232/CCITT V.24 or CCIITT V.35 cables for Models 1R, 51R, or 81R or CCITT X.21 cables for Models 2R, 52R, or 82R can now order them separately as accessories. o New Standard Models for CCITT V.35 Communications Cable Three new standard models are defined for IBM 3174 Models 01R and 51R. The new models are S1X and T1X for the 3174 Model 01R, and X51 for the model 51R. They provide the same features as standard Models S1R, T1R, and S51, respectively, except a CCITT V.35 communication cable is included instead of a CCITT V.24 communication cable. PUBLICATIONS The following publications are revised to reflect this announcement: o IBM 3270 Information Display System Introduction, (GA27-2739). o IBM 3270 Information Display System Physical Planning Template, (GX27-2999). o IBM 3270 Information Display System Library User's Guide, (GX23-0058). o IBM 3270 Information Display System Character Set Reference, (GA27-2837). o IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit Functional Description, (GA23-0218). o IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit Site Planning, (GA23-0213). o IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit Customizing Guide, (GA23-0214). o IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit Help Desk Reference, (GA23-0217). o IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit User's Guide Location Card, (GX23-0379) The following new publications are available: o IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit Models 81R and 82R User's Guide, (GA23-0313). o IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit Models 1l, 1R, 2R, 3R User's Guide, (GA23-0337). o IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit Models 51R, 52R, 53R User's Guide, (GA23-0333). SCHEDULE Plan First Customer Shipment is scheduled as follows: MACHINE TYPE/MODEL GENERAL AVAILABILITY Subsystem Control Unit 3174/81R April 1987 3174/82R 2Q87 FEATURES 512 KB Storage Expansion (#1011) March 1987 (All 3174 Models except 81R and 82R) 1.0 KB Storage Expansion (#1012) March 1987 (All 3174 Models except 81R and 82R) ACCESSORIES EIA RS-232/CCITT V.24 Communication Cable - March 1987 12 meters (P/N 6423154) CCITT v.35 Communication Cable - March 1987 12 meters (P/N 6423327) X.21 Communication Cable - March 1987 12 meters (P/N 6168156) MICROCODE Configuration Support A - Release 2.0 March 1987 TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT The 3174 communicates with the following IBM systems and processors using SNA and non-SNA protocols: MODEL 81R MODEL 82 SYSTEM/ SNA/ SNA/ SNA/ SNA/ PROCESSOR BSC SDLC X.25 SDLC X.25 _________ ___ ____ ____ ____ ____ S/1 X X - X - S/36 - X X X X S/38 - X X X X S/88 X X - X - 308X X X X X X 3090 X X X X X 4361 X X X X X 4381 X X X X X 8100/DPPX - X X X X 937X X X X X X Other SYSTEM/PROCESSOR environment announcements may be made in the HONE/INFO RPQ file, as appropriate. Terminals and communications controllers not specifically listed in this announcement may also be supported by RPQ. Use a search argument of '3174' to review any additional supported IBM products. o Remote Link Attachment 3174 Models 81R and 82R can attach to a 308X, 3090, 4361/4381, or 937X via an IBM 3720 or 3725 Communications Controller. Attachment to S/1, S/36, S/38, S/88, and 8100 (DPPX only), is via communications features in those products; Communication with the 937X may also be via features in those processors. Attachment to the 4361 may also be via its Communications Adapter. A modem or other Data Circuit-terminating Equipment (DCE) is required, unless the host processor or system provides a method of direct-connection attachment, without the need for a DCE. The Model 81R can also attach via the IBM 3710 Network Controller. o Communications Facilities 3174 Models 81R and 82R operate in data half-duplex point-to-point or multipoint modes on duplex or half-duplex non-switched facilities, and in half-duplex point-to-point mode on switched facilities. Switched, X.21, and X.25 network operations are supported only through SNA/SDLC. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS/PREREQUISITES 1. A control unit terminal (CUT) or 3270-PC operating in CUT mode attached to port 0 is required to customize subsystem microcode or to run offline diagnostics from a display. 2. A CUT or 3270-PC operating in CUT mode attached to any port is required to perform subsystem RAS tests. 3. A CUT or 3270-PC operating in CUT mode attached to any port is required to establish X.21 switched network and X.25 sessions. After session establishment, all terminals, CUT and DFT, can use the established session. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS The host programming support for the IBM 3174 Models 81R and 82R is the same as for 3174 Models 1R, 2R, 51R, 52R. Current versions of IBM access methods, operating systems, application subsystems, and 3270 applications that support those models and conform to the appropriate attachment and data stream architectures (e.g., SNA, BSC, 3270DS, SDLC, X.25) will work unchanged with the new models. COMPATIBILITY These new control units are functionally equivalent with presently available 3174 Models 1R, 2R, 51R, 52R, except as stated below. They use the same terminal and system processor interfaces as the existing 3174 Subsystem control unit models. 3174 Configuration Support - A, Release 2 is the microcode function base for these new models. This is the same microcode that is used by all other 3174 models, except Model 1L operating with the IBM Token-Ring Network 3270 Gateway feature (#3025). The new 81R and 82R very small cluster models support the same microcode functions as the larger models, except for functions that require optional features not available on these models. The following functions are not supported: o Downstream load of microcode to attached terminals (3179-G, 3192-G, 3193). o Merge Downstream Load utility procedure o Full copy and Modify and copy routines of the Copy Files utility procedure. o Central Site Customization utility procedure o RPQs that require more than 1.0 MB control storage The 3174 uses the same device attachment interface architecture that is used by the 3274. Documentation describing the interface between 3X74 Control Units and their attached IBM devices may be obtained by contacting your IBM Representative. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o Customer testing of attachments, not specifically announced as supported on the 3174, will be required. o Adequate site, system, and other vendor preparation. o Price quotations, installation, and costs (initial and recurring) of common carrier equipment and service. o Receipt at the Customer's receiving dock, unpacking, and placement of the unit. o Physical setup, connection of cables to communication lines/modems and IBM CSU devices, setting switches, and check out. o Performing customization in accordance with IBM-supplied procedures: 1. For initial setup. 2. When made necessary by changes in configuration. 3. For updating control unit diskettes (at Customer option). 4. When initializing and updating the keyboard tables using the Keyboard Definition Utility procedure. o Contacting Customer Engineering to make 3174 cable connections to non-CSU IBM units. o Using the problem determination procedures provided with the unit prior to calling IBM for service. o Following instructions provided by IBM regarding relocation. PHYSICAL PLANNING See IBM 3174 Subsystem Control Unit Site Planning (GA23-0213) for physical planning information. PROBLEM DETERMINATION The 3174 Subsystem Control Unit Model 81R and 82R User's Guide (GA23-0313) and the IBM 3174 Help Desk Reference (GA23-0217) contain self-test and diagnostic procedures for fault isolation. SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL The 3174 utilizes the security and auditability features of the host processor. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and implementation of these features, for administrative procedures, and for appropriate controls in application systems. If sensitive data is sent over external communication facilities, user management may wish to pursue the application of cryptography. CHARGES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS CHARGES Contact your IBM Marketing Representative. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Terms and Conditions for the IBM 3174 Models 81R and 82R are the same as for the existing Models of the 3174. ***** END OF DOCUMENT *****