HP-UX SNAplus2 Release Notes (February 2007)

HP-UX SNAplus2 R7.11.31.001 Release Notes
What Is in This Version
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What Is in This Version
This version of SNAplus2 (R7.11.31.001), referred to in this document as SNAplus2 R7 is
supported on the 11iv3 operating system. SNAplus2 R7 supports the following features:
•SNAplus2 Connectivity
SNAplus2 R7 supports the following new connectivity options:
— High Performance Routing (HPR)
HPR is an extension of the APPN architecture, which provides the following functions:
RTP (Rapid Transport Protocol) and ANR (Automatic Network Routing). RTP
minimizes processing cycles and storage requirements while routing network layer
packets through intermediate nodes on a session route. ANR enables APPN networks
to automatically reroute sessions around path failures.
— HPR over IP (or Enterprise Extender)
HPR over IP provides SNA transport over an IP network. In conjunction with
Dependent Logical Unit Requester (DLUR), HPR over IP can transport both
dependent and independent SNA sessions across IP links.
• SNAplus2 Node Types
SNAplus2 R7 supports the following additional node types:
—Network Node
SNAplus2 can now operate as a Network Node, an End Node or a LEN Node
depending on its configuration. The Network Node takes full advantage of the
Advanced Peer to Peer Network (APPN) facilities, including dynamic configuration
and resource location.
— Branch Network Node (uses Branch Extender)
The Branch Network node combines the functions of a Network Node and an End
Node. Use Branch Network Node to subdivide a network into a backbone network and
attached branch networks.
•SNAplus2 API
SNAplus2 supports the following additional APIs:
— Advanced Program to Program Communication (APPC) Application Suite (ASUITE)
ASUITE is a set of APPC applications. Use ASUITE to perform functions such as file
transfer and others.