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Terminals and Adjuncts Reference
555-015-201
Issue 11
December 1999
PC Platforms (PC/PBX and PC/ISDN) and Application Software
22-8E78 Plus/ISDSN Software
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E78 Plus/ISDSN Software
The E78 Plus/ISDN is a 3270 terminal emulation and file transfer package for
micro-mainframe connectivity. However, its use in remote applications was, until
recently, limited because of low-speed connections between locations. Now, used
with any of the Lucent Technologies PC Platforms, E78 Plus/ISDN provides full
3270 emulation with switched connections through the DEFINITY switch using
either DCP or ISDN-BRI at speeds of 64 kbps.
Applications
The E78 Plus/ISDN software can be used with the DEFINITY Communications
System Generic 1, Generic 2, and Generic 3, the DEFINITY ECS, System 75,
System 85, and 5ESS switch. It is particularly useful for those PC users who wish
to download large amounts of data stored on central site mainframes to their
desktop environment for processing and/or storage. The high-speed connection
permits a PC user to transfer a large file quickly from a remote mainframe.
Therefore, it is possible for users to download large quantities of data for desktop
processing and analysis on a daily basis.
Physical Description
The E78 Plus/ISDN provides a variety of transfer programs (for example,
IRMAlink FT/TSO, FT/CMS, and FT/3270) to quickly and safely transfer text and
binary files. These programs offer both menu and command-line operation in all
major mainframe environments.
On the host side, a Lucent Technologies 3270C Data Module must reside
between the cluster controller and switch. The PC must be equipped with either
PC/ISDN Platform (BRI) Release 1.0 or later
or
PC/PBX Platform (DCP)
Release3.01orlatersoftware.
Capabilities
The E78 Plus/ISDN software can be used to perform the following activities:
■ High-speed (64 kbps) connectivity
■ Eliminate the need for costly remote controllers
■ Allow terminals to access applications on hosts that are not networks,
thereby reducing the number of terminals required
■ Transfer a large file quickly from a remote mainframe
■ Integrate with PC/PBX Connection to provide simultaneous voice and data
connectivity
In addition, E78 Plus/ISDN provides productivity extras professionals expect,
such as: