6530 Terminal Server Support

Product Highlights

• 6530 terminal support via terminal servers
• Supports all leading terminal server manufacturers
• Does NOT require use of a specific manufacturer's proprietary equipment
• Supports actual terminals or emulations
• Block and conversational mode support
• Employs TCP/IP TELNET protocol

Product Summary

The Terminal Server Support allows access Tandem resident 6530 applications via the TCP/IP network using virtually any commercially available terminal server. It does NOT require the use of proprietary protocols or a specific terminal server manufacturer's products.

Devices supported include either actual 6530 terminals or any device running a 6530 emulation. Both conversational and block modes are fully supported.

Each terminal, PC, or workstation is simply connected to the terminal server using asynchronous cabling. The terminal server provides the conversion to the TCP/IP TELNET protocol.

The host resident software provides the transparent application interface, allowing access to application programs without any changes being made to them.

This terminal server approach is ideally suited to applications involving actual 6530 terminals or sites where departmental concentrations of PC's and terminals can benefit from the lower per connect cost afforded by the terminal server.

Consistent with Failsafe's policy of Open Systems Standard and vendor independent solutions, virtually any commercially available terminal server may be employed, including products from vendors such as 3COM, TRW, Ungerman Bass, Xyplex, and others.

Product Benefits

• Open Systems Standards compliance assures complete interoperability with virtually any manufacturer's terminal server.
• Protection of existing hardware investment since existing terminals may be employed to access applications via the TCP/IP network.
• Exceptional return on investment because one software license accommodates an unlimited number of users.
• Easily deployed "plug and play" implementation requires no application changes.
• Highly economical due to the low per connect cost associated with this type of solution.
• Available in a high performance FEP version as well as Tandem TCP/IP version.

Further Details

To learn more about 6530 Terminal Server Support, its implementation, and its advantages, follow any of these links:

• The TCP/Link PLUS Product Announcement is a downloadable document containing further descriptive information regarding this product.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) may answer some of your remaining questions.
• An on site product demonstration is the best way to get into the "nuts and bolts" of any product.
• Contact a Failsafe representative to discuss product capabilities.