Overview of VOS Communications Software
Software Products
VOS communications software includes support for asynchronous devices and for a range of synchronous devices and protocols. Table 1-1 outlines the VOS communications software products.
The term device is used in this manual to include both asynchronous devices (tapes, printers, and terminals) and synchronous communications lines.
Table 1-1. VOS Communications Software Products
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Protocol Products
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Network Products
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BSC
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X.25 virtual circuits
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FTPS (Ticker)
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X.25 StrataNET
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SDLC
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X.25
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LAPB
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Device-Support Products
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Emulation Products
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3270 terminals
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Using BSC:
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Programmable StrataBUS Interface (PSI)
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3270 control units
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X.29 virtual terminals
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2780 terminals
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User-supplied terminals
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3780 terminals
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User-supplied printers
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HASP workstations
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Asynchronous devices
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RJE facility
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VISA protocol
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Using SNA:
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3270 control units
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