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by Ruth Bridger
Published 07/14/2003
Designed to
protect and enhance the organization's existing infrastructure, BOScom's
e-Twin@x Controller can be used either locally or remotely to bridge all Twinax
displays (including dumb terminals and PCs with emulation software) and SCS and
IPDS printers, to the TCP/IP network. The Controller eliminates all SNA, AnyNet,
and MPTN traffic, leaving the network with a single protocol: pure TCP/IP, which
is easy to configure and maintain and is routable. For remote locations, it
provides a secure, low-cost connection to the host over the Internet, saving
organizations thousands of dollars each month in leased line costs.
Developer's Take:
"For many years now, AS/400 shops have invested
in Twinax, which provided a simple and efficient method of connecting PCs and
terminals to the midrange host. However, that access was restricted, required
special equipment, complex, and/or costly. When IBM released OS/400 V3R7,
supporting TN5250e, it allowed terminal and printer emulation over TCP/IP. The
e-Twin@x Controller, with its extensive auto-configuration features, provides a
flexible way for organizations to retain their investment in Twinax while taking
advantage of the popular TCP/IP protocol."
--Edik Furlender, R&D
Product Manager
Functions
- Replaces SNA and Anynet
with TN5250e TCP/IP
- Serves as a secure, encrypted, low-cost connection from remote branches to
the iSeries using the Internet or WAN
- Allows Twinax-attached PCs to run IP applications (email, browsers, and
Microsoft networking)
- Provides stability, performance, and manageability for integrated
Twinax-TCP/IP networks
Features
- Web-based configuration
and maintenance
- Built-in controls to overcome network instability: dial backup; automatic
session recovery; automated switchover for disaster recovery (DNS lookup, auto
reconnect, and default rollover)
- Includes a built-in Remote Access Server (RAS)
- Advanced diagnostics, including a diagnostic log that the user can analyze
on-site or send to Tech Support
Platforms: iSeries +
TCP/IP
System Requirements: OS/400 V3R2 or higher
e-Twin@x
Controller v. 3.04
BOSaNOVA, Inc.
2021 W. Rose Garden
Phoenix, AZ
85027
Tel: 866-865-5250 (toll-free)
Email: sales@bosanova.net
Web: www.e-twinaxcontroller.com
Product
Category: Networking Hardware - Hardware
Product Type: Bridge for
Twinax equipment to TCP/IP networks
General Availability Date: Since
1999
Price: Starting at $1,400 (list) for single device
support
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