Overview

CQ delivers the ultimate in IBM® terminal emulation connectivity solutions by combining the depth and full range of IBM emulation with the simplicity and ease-of-use of the Windows® Graphical User Interface (GUI).  These solutions provide simple and convenient connectivity from any remote or local workstation or client running a Microsoft® Windows 32-bit operating system, including Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT®, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.

SNA-over-IP Enterprise Extender Connectivity Solutions

The Enterprise Extender (EE) technology allows for the use of SNA transport protocols (namely APPN and HPR) over an IP network.  It enables the leveraging of IP-based infrastructure network components for use in delivering SNA traffic. The CQ-EE™, CQ-3770EE®, and CQ-3270EE® solutions utilize IBM’s Enterprise Extender technology to allow for SNA access over IP connections.  Best of all, these solutions are not dependent on specific hardware configurations like other SNA connectivity solutions - CQ’s EE solutions can run on any Windows workstation or server with no hardware changes required!

Hardware Specific Connectivity Solutions

Along with CQ’s EE solutions, CQ also offers the hardware-specific solutions.  CQ’s products support multiple methods of connection including remote analog dial-up lines, dedicated leased lines, high-speed T1/Fractional T1 leased lines, ISDN, Routed Networks (Frame Relay, etc.), direct connections, and more.  These connections are supported through numerous hardware connection options.  Hardware options include Hayes™ OPTIMA™ modems with the AutoSync™ 2 feature; versatile 32-bit CQ-Sync™ PCI internal adapter cards with external synchronous communications devices; Ethernet Network Interface Cards (NICs) and Token Ring adapter cards; and Microsoft Host Integration Server connections for TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and other network connections.  CQ also provides Enterprise Extender (EE) solutions for SNA connectivity over IP connections.  Other connection options are also available from CQ.

• CQ-3770® - 377x SNA/RJE terminal emulation software.
• CQ-3780® - 3780/2780 Bisync/RJE terminal emulation software.
• CQ-3270® - 3270 SNA interactive terminal emulation software.

Hardware and Connection Options

To communicate with a mainframe or host computer using a CQ terminal emulation connectivity solution, the PC or notebook computer running the CQ software product must be equipped with the proper hardware.  In most cases, the host site almost always determines the connection option for communications between remote or local workstations and the mainframe computer.  For example, the host site might help to determine the speed (baud rate) of the connection as the host site ultimately controls this option.  Other factors, such as port availability, type of port, and other factors, are controlled by the workstation that is connecting with the mainframe.

• Enterprise Extender - CQ-EE, CQ-3770EE, and CQ-3270EE provide SNA connectivity over IP connections through the Enterprise Extender (EE) technology.  EE allows for the use of SNA transport protocols (namely APPN and HPR) over an IP network by the leveraging of IP based infrastructure network components for use in delivering SNA traffic.  Best of all, EE solutions are not dependent on specific hardware configurations like other SNA connectivity solutions.
• Hayes OPTIMA Modem (with AutoSync 2) - These modems support the unique and patented AutoSync 2 feature.  This feature automatically performs the sync/async conversion that is necessary for synchronous host communications over analog dial-up lines at speeds up to 33.6 Kbps.  This feature is unique in that users do not need to open the PC and install an additional internal synchronous adapter card.
• CQ-Sync100™ PCI Adapter Card - This internal 32-bit synchronous adapter card allows PC users to connect remotely to host computers over analog dial-up or dedicated leased lines at speeds up to 33.6 Kbps.  The card uses an RS-232 cable to connect to an external synchronous modem.
• CQ-Sync200™ PCI and CQ-Sync300™ PCI High-Speed Adapter Cards - These internal 32-bit high-speed synchronous adapter cards allow PC users to connect remotely to host computers through two different hardware configurations.  The first configuration uses the adapter cards to communicate over analog dial-up lines, dedicated leased lines, ISDN lines, T1/Fractional T1 leased lines, or other connection lines at speeds between 2400 bps and 128 Kbps.  The CQ-Sync PCI card is installed at the remote workstation and is then connected to an external synchronous modem or high-speed device.  The second configuration uses the adapter cards and high-speed devices to communicate through a local router over routed networks.  The CQ-Sync200 PCI adapter card uses an RS-232 cable to connect to an external synchronous modem or high-speed device (CSU/DSU, Router, etc.).  The CQ-Sync300 PCI adapter card uses a V.35 cable.
• Ethernet NIC or Token Ring Adapter Card (DLC Interface) - These connections function through internal Network Interface Cards (NICs) installed in a PC that is part of an Ethernet or Token Ring network.  The solution communicates to the host through a local router over a routed network (Frame Relay, etc.).  This connection option is only available for SNA products (CQ-3770 and CQ-3270).
• Microsoft Host Integration Server - This connection allows remote or local host connectivity over TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and other network connections.  With this connection, the CQ software operates with Microsoft’s Windows Server Systems™ such as Host Integration Server 2004 and Host Integration Server 2000.  The CQ software can reside on either the network server PC or a Local Area Network (LAN) network workstation.  This connection option is only available for SNA products (CQ-3770 and CQ-3270).