CQ-3270 meets the
requirements for remote SIAC mainframe site access for MBSCC participants.
Product Overview
The CQ-3270® connectivity solution offers MBSCC
participants with IBM® SNA 3270 interactive terminal emulation access to
Securities Industry Automation Corporation (SIAC) mainframes. MBSCC
participants can then transfer print data and other information through CQ’s
advanced Graphical User Interface (GUI). The solution provides simple and
convenient connectivity from any remote workstation running a Microsoft®
Windows® operating system. CQ-3270 is also available for
connectivity from any remote or local network server running a Microsoft Windows
server operating system.
CQ-3270 Features
Along with standard SNA 3270 terminal emulation, CQ-3270 offers
outstanding features in the following areas:
- Interactive GUI Interface.
The user-friendly interface makes installation, configuration, and use of
CQ-3270 simple and easy to understand. Interface components
such as drop-down menus, customizable toolbars, clearly identified buttons,
and context sensitive help can be found throughout the software.
- Customizable Features.
The customizable toolbar and floating SmartKey Pad allow users convenient and
quick access to common 3270 terminal commands that may not be easily
accessible from a standard PC keyboard. For example, most PC keyboards
do not contain keys to access 3270 terminal commands such as Clear, Reset, and
PA1. The buttons located on the toolbar and SmartKey Pad perform any
commands, including common 3270 terminal commands, and can be easily
customized to fit session specific applications. The CQ-3270
solution comes with special instructions written specifically for MBSCC
participants
on how to configure these options for quick access to print data from the SIAC
mainframe.
- Printer Support.
CQ-3270 supports any laser printer that is supported by the
Windows operating system. Customizable print features such as the number
of lines and columns and page orientation can easily be setup through the
software. CQ-3270 also supports the Windows operating
system print spooler so the user can print multiple jobs. Up to eight
concurrent printers are also supported by the software. The software
also supports older legacy printers for uses that require raw line prints.
- Connection Options.
CQ-3270 displays its flexibility through its hardware connection
options. The most convenient solution utilizes OPTIMA™ modems with the
AutoSync™ 2 feature for connectivity over dial-up
lines. These unique modems automatically perform the sync/async
conversion that is necessary for host connectivity without the need to open
the PC and install an additional internal synchronous adapter card. For
users that require adapter-card based connectivity, the
CQ-Sync100™ PCI adapter card solution is
also available.
Additional Features
- Interface Screen. The Interface screen’s interactive
console area is where CQ’s 3270 terminal emulation occurs. Interactive
commands and messages are entered and received through the console area.
The type of session, either an LU2 display or an LU1/LU3 printer, is
determined by the mainframe when the session is bound to the mainframe.
A separate Emulator screen appears for each session that you create.
- Configurator. CQ’s Configurator program allows users
to quickly and easily set communication options. Most of these options
are set from one screen, the opening CQ Configuration screen.
Users can generally set the necessary options from this screen within a matter
of minutes. The Configurator program can be used to create
configurations for multiple sites that may require a different set of
communications options.
- Security Features. CQ-3270 is equipped with numerous
security features. Certain areas of the program are password protected.
The configuration data is decrypted dependent upon the proper entry of the
correct password. Dial-back security is also supported. Also, for
the ultimate in secure communications, the
Triple Data Encryption Standard (DES)
Security™ option is available
as an option at an additional cost.
- CQ Keyboard Remapper. IBM’s Standard and Enhanced PC
keyboards are supported through CQ’s graphical remapping utility program.
The user can easily assign key definitions to fit specific application
requirements.
- Color, Font, and Cursor Attributes. Users can also customize
the color, font, and cursor attributes for each session through CQ’s simple
display customization procedures. Features include over 16 million
background and foreground colors, automatic font sizing that automatically
resizes fonts depending on the size of the Emulator screen, numerous
fonts to choose from, and special cursor features.
- Scripting and Scheduling for Unattended Operation. CQ’s
scripting language allows automated and unattended CQ-3270 host
site communications through customized scripts and scheduling features.
Unattended automation facilities make host site communications more cost
effective than normal attended operation.
- Multiple Simultaneous LU Devices. CQ’s 3270 solution provides
emulation of multiple concurrent Logical Unit (LU) devices. These
include emulation of LU2 (IBM 3278/3279 Model 2, 3, 4, or 5 display) and
LU1/LU3 (IBM 3287 host printer) type devices.
- IND$FILE File Transfers. CQ-3270 implements IBM’s
IND$FILE specifications for sending and receiving files. Files can be
transferred in either text or binary formats. The solution supports
multiple background, simultaneous bi-directional file transfers that
substantially increase data throughput.
- CQ Diagnostics. CQ-3270 provides accessible
communications logging features through its audit and trace options.
These features are used for tracking the user’s data transfers and include
time stamps, file send and receive information, and file size information.
- Automatic Features. CQ’s 3270 solution provides auto-dialing
and auto-answer support for a wide range of modems and devices. Also,
CQ’s automatic file naming feature allows users to accept an unknown number of
files by naming each received file with a unique extension.
- CQ Access Point
Agreement (CQ’s Annual License Activation and Software Maintenance
Agreement). CQ recognizes the importance of providing our customers with
access to comprehensive technical services and support. CQ also feels that
access to product upgrades and updates is an integral part of an
organization’s overall software deployment strategy. With this in mind, CQ
provides the CQ Access Point agreement to its customers. With each
license acquisition, you receive annual license activation as well as access
to the product upgrade and technical support features of Software Maintenance.
Connection Descriptions
Remote synchronous connectivity from an MBSCC participant to a SIAC mainframe
is accomplished easily from any remote PC, laptop, or notebook workstation running the CQ-3270
solution.
- The MBSCC participant loads the customized CQ-3270 software onto the
remote PC, laptop, or notebook computer.
- Each CQ-3270 connectivity solution for MBSCC participants is
equipped with a primary communications driver that is based on the
participant’s hardware configuration. Hardware configuration options
include either an AutoSync 2 modem or a
CQ-Sync100 PCI adapter card and external
synchronous modem. Depending on the hardware configuration, the
participant installs the hardware:
-
AutoSync 2 Users. The participant connects a Hayes™ OPTIMA modem with the AutoSync 2
feature to the PC, laptop, or notebook computer. You can be assured that
the CQ-3270 software for AutoSync 2 dial-up connections is
unsurpassed in quality because CQ Computer Communications, Inc. is a certified
Hayes Software Partner. The way that the modem is connected
depends on the type of OPTIMA modem. External modems are connected
through a serial COM port. Internal modems are installed into an
internal ISA slot. PCMCIA modems are inserted into a PCMCIA slot.
For external and PCMCIA OPTIMA modems, no internal adapter card is required
as the modem automatically performs the sync/async conversion.
- CQ-Sync100 PCI Users. The participant installs the
CQ-Sync100 PCI internal adapter card into a PCI slot inside the
remote PC. Then, the participant connects the
external Bell 208 compatible
modem to the installed CQ-Sync100 PCI card through the RS-232
cable that came with the CQ-Sync100 PCI card.
- The MBSCC participant uses the special instructions that came with the
solution to enter the communications options through CQ’s Configurator
program.
- The MBSCC participant transmits data (print, etc.) to and from the SIAC
mainframe site through the CQ-3270 software. Communications occurs over dial-up lines at speeds of 9600 to 33,600 bps using
the V.32 (or higher) protocol.
Specifications
Workstation (PC, Notebook, etc.) or
Server Requirements
- Processor. CQ recommends an Intel
Pentium/Celeron family processor, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family processor, or
compatible processor with a speed of at least 1.0 GHz or higher.
- Memory. CQ recommends at least 128 MB or
higher of RAM.
- Hard Drive. CQ recommends at least 10 MB of
available hard disk space.
- Operating System. The workstation’s operating system
must be a Windows operating system (i.e., Windows 95, Windows
98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, etc.). CQ-3270
for servers users must be using Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows
2000 Server, or Windows Server 2003.
- Peripherals. The monitor, keyboard, mouse, and
CD ROM drive must be compatible with the current operating
system.
- Hardware. Depending on the connection type, a Hayes OPTIMA
modem with the AutoSync 2 feature and available COM port may be required.
Available modems include, OPTIMA 56K External , OPTIMA 336 External, OPTIMA
56K Internal, and OPTIMA 336 PCMCIA. For users that require the
adapter-card based connectivity solution, the CQ-Sync100™ PCI
adapter card and an external V.32 synchronous modem are required.
Mainframe/Host End Requirements
- The host computer must be an IBM mainframe,
midrange, or compatible host. The systems supported include VM/CMS,
DOS/VSE, MVS/TSO, and CICS.
