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Features of SNA IMF
The SNA IMF product has the following features:
* Allows the HP 3000 to function as a cluster controller, or Type 2
node, in an IBM SNA network.
* Allows terminals and printers attached to the HP 3000 to emulate
IBM 3278 display stations (LU.T2)and IBM 3287 printers (LU.T1 and
LU.T3).
* Provides a set of callable routines, called intrinsics, that allow
programs on an HP 3000 to exchange data with applications on a
host computer.
* Allows interactive access to host applications from HP terminals
and printers, using a program called Pass Thru.
* Shares the same data communications line with other SNA Services,
such as SNA NRJE and LU 6.2 API.
* Allows the HP 3000 to share multipoint communication lines with
other SNA systems such as the IBM AS/400, System/34, System/36,
System/38, and the 8100 processors.
* Supports concurrent communication to multiple hostsor multiple
lines to a single host (if you install multiple INP or PSI cards).
* Provides Native Language Support (NLS),which allows application
programmers to create local language applications for end users.
* Lets you migrate from IMF/3000 to SNA IMF/V with minor
modification of your HP application programs (MPE V only).