User's Manual

ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER

For SCS/DSC data streams: Use the TN3270e TCP/IP protocol for 3287 type

SCS/DSC printers. Configuration of the print server is very simple. However, the

mainframe will require much more extensive configuration, including the

installation of a Telnet server. A brief overview is included later in this manual, but

because there are many varieties of mainframe telnet servers (both internal and

external), configuration of the mainframe must be performed by either your in-

house systems administrator or an IBM representative.

For IPDS data streams: Use the IBM proprietary PPR/PPD TCP/IP protocol

with all IPDS printers. Configuration of the print server is minimal, but extensive

configuration is required at the mainframe. Only certain mainframe operating

systems support printing of IPDS data over TCP/IP. A brief overview of the process

is included later in this user’s guide. Configuration of the mainframe must be

performed by either the end-user’s in-house knowledgeable system administrator

or an IBM representative.

Table 2-1 shows the association of the various connectivity protocols and

supported data streams.