PROFS: How Is the LAN Connected to the VM Systems?

Last reviewed: October 20, 1997
Article ID: Q87193

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The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Mail Gateway to IBM PROFS and OfficeVision, version 3.0

The Microsoft Mail Gateway to IBM PROFS and OfficeVision's LAN side gateway program (HostDisp or VMGATE) communicates with the VM system using 3270 terminal emulation and file transfer programs.

On the mainframe, you must have IBM file transfer program 5664-281 (IND$FILE) or a compatible program. On the local-area network (LAN), you can use a variety of 3270 emulation software on your gateway PC. A card supporting one of the following 3270 APIs is required in the gateway PC:

   IBM High Level
   IBM Low Level
   DCA CUT-mode
   DCA Non-CUT (DFT)
   Novell NetWare 3270
   Microsoft Comm Server version 1.1 with the DCA-DFT emulation API

The gateway program (HostDisp or VMGATE) will spawn the 3270 emulation programs SEND and RECEIVE to perform the file transfer with the mainframe.

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Mail Gateway to IBM PROFS and OfficeVision LAN Administrator's Guide"

Additional reference words: 3.00 pcmail profslan SEND RECEIVE API 3270
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Last reviewed: October 20, 1997
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