VT6530 (Emulate Tandem 6530 On DEC VT Terminal Support & AWAN 3886 Replacement)

Product Highlights

VT6530 provides a means for users of DEC VT terminals or UNIX XTERM to access applications written for Tandem 6530 terminals. In other words, it provides HP Compaq Tandem Nonstop Systems 6530 terminal emulation on DEC VT terminals and can be used as a replacement for, atlertnative to, or upgrade from the AWAN 3886 device. Product highlights include:

• Access 6530 applications from DEC VT terminals
• Supports actual VT terminals, VT emulators, or XTERM
• Both block and conversational mode support
• Employs standard TCP/IP TELNET protocol

Product Summary

VT6530 allows transparent access to any Tandem resident 6530 application programs from DEC VT terminals or emulations.

The terminal or terminal emulator may be connected to another host (such as a DEC or UNIX system) or to a TCP/IP terminal server.

Alternatively, the same service may be obtained from any PC or workstation running a VT terminal emulator or XTERM.

VT6530 translates VT data streams to equivalent 6530 format on input from the network, and from 6530 to VT format on output to the network. As a result, the Tandem resident applications "see" only 6530 data streams and the VT terminals "see" only VT data streams, insuring their correct operation.

Full 6530 emulation is afforded to the VT terminal user including such features as both conversational and block modes of operation, multi-page operations in both modes, 6530 graphic character support, blinking fields, protected and unprotected fields, etc.

Any Tandem 6530 application may be accessed using this product, including block mode Pathway applications. No changes to the application programs are required.

Product Benefits

VT6530 offers the following benefits:

• Enhanced user productivity as only one emulator package need be used to access multiple different host systems.
• Greater economy of operation as a result of the fact that there is no need to license expensive emulators for each user workstation.
• Protection of existing investment in hardware and software since existing terminals and emulation packages may be employed to access 6530 applications.
• Exceptional return on investment because one software license accommodates an unlimited number of users.
• Available in a high performance FEP version as well as Tandem TCP/IP version.

Further Details

To learn more about VT6530, its implementation, and its advantages, follow any of these links:

• VT6530 Screen Shots show VT6530 in action.
• The TCP/Link PLUS Product Announcement is a downloadable document containing further descriptive information regarding VT6530.
• 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.