Tuesday, August 3, 2010: 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Room 102 (Hynes Convention Center)
Speakers:
Stephen R. Guendert Sr., Ph., D (Brocade Communications)
and
Howard Johnson (Brocade Communications Systems)
SNA over IP solutions have evolved over the last decade and half to provide a variety of solution options. The optimal solution depends upon the application environment and the evolution of legacy equipment in that environment. Typically, end users modernize their networks and then deploy technology that allows them to transport the SNA application traffic over the new IP network.
Given that SNA networks have largely been replaced, this presentation focuses on replacing traditional 3270 terminals with emulation programs (TN3270) for SNA LU Type 2 applications and providing transport emulation (Enterprise Extender) that replace SNA infrastructure components to support SNA Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking (APPN) applications (LU Type 6.2) and specialty devices (LU Type 0). The resulting solution leverages the advanced functionality and reliability of the latest switching and routing technology with these “tried-and-true” IBM software solutions for a simplified and effective SNA over IP solution.