Introduction to SNA Capabilities of Tandem NonStop Systems

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About This Manual
This manual is intended to assist network planners in evaluating the solutions provided
by Tandem NonStop systems to support IBM’s Systems Network Architecture (SNA)—
including advanced peer-to-peer networking (APPN) and advanced program-to-program
communication (APPC).
This manual describes information for the following:
Some understanding of data communications terminology is assumed, although essential
SNA terms are briefly introduced.
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Server Type
Tandem SNA
Product Versions Supported Releases
Himalaya K-series servers D40 D40.00 and later D4x releases
Himalaya S-series servers F40 G02.00 and later G-series releases