NetWare v3.01 for the HP 9000 Series 700 Technical Datasheet Product Number J2239A NetWare 3.01B for the HP 9000 Series 700 is a fully compatible NetWare server product which provides transparent integration of DOS, OS/2 Windows and UNIX(NFS) desktop systems. The HP 9000 with NetWare services will connect existing Novell networks or, can be used to build new NetWare networks and provide the same services as Netware PC based servers. NetWare for the HP9000 is an robust, high speed network operating system that enables HP9000 systems to operate as a file and resource server to desktop workstations. It runs on and takes advantage of HP's full range of powerful HP-UX servers. NetWare for the HP 9000 provides the functionality of Novell(R) Inc.'s PC services including file and printer sharing, server administration functions( such as password security, connection maintenance, bindery facility, print queue management, and accounting services). In addition to file and print sharing capabilities, NetWare on the HP 9000 will provide support for NetWare Application Programming Interface(API) such as Sequence Packet Exchange(SPX). These API are the foundation for client-server applications on NetWare networks. NetWare offers client access to a wealth of PC application plus access to mission critical UNIX based application . Users can continue to use PC applications from the familiar PC environment. In addition, users can also access UNIX resources including a wide range of CPUs, disks, printers and plotters. NetWare complements other HP networking products such as the ARPA/Berkeley Services, HP Network Services(NS), and Network File System(NFS)tm Services. Through the combination of NFS and NetWare, users on both PC and Unix platforms can share files and resources. With PCs in finance, and marketing and UNIX workstations in engineering, users can continue to use their familiar interfaces while sharing files and printers. Netware can be easily add to the UNIX network server, providing a bridge between departments increasing productivity across corporate organizations. Features o HP 9000 server offers NetWare clients scalabilty and expandability never before achievable on an Netware Intel Šplatform. o Support for NetWare's application programming interfaces(API)s. o Uses Netware's SPX/IPX network transport. o NetWare for the HP 9000 provides all of the basic resource sharing functionality a user has come to expect from a NetWare server. Added are the resources that only the power of the HP 9000 can provide including larger systems, and peripherals, security and reliability, and access to sophisticated, complex, mission-critical applications. File Sharing To the end user, the file sharing capability includes familiar NetWare file access, file allocation, and administration features. Also, NetWare features such as resource accounting, password protection, and file backup are included. Backward compatibility for NetWare clients to version 2.1 insures installation of NetWare for the HP 9000 will not cause interruption of Novell networks already installed. Access to MS-DOS(R), or OS/2(R) files from HP-UX applications is provided by a set of function calls when the server is in operation. Print Sharing Printer sharing and print queue management is provided through the same commands familiar to all NetWare users. This insures transparent print services with no special commands of procedures to be learned. Any supported HP 9000 spooled printer can be used to print from a NetWare server print queue. HP 9000 environment files can be associated with a print queue as well. Application Programming Interface(API) Of particular importance to developers and end users alike is support of the interprocess communication capability that NetWare for the HP 9000 provides. APIs are the foundation upon which client/server platforms are based. The HP 9000 is a powerful server platform for mission critical OLTP database client-server applications being developed for corporations of all sizes today. NetWare for the HP 9000 supports Novell's popular Sequenced Packet Exchange(SPX) protocol. The SPX interface for both client and server are provided as part of NetWare for the HP 9000. Unix Workstation Connectivity Š In addition to DOS, OS/2 and MS-Windows(R) clients, NetWare for the HP 9000 in combination with NFS provides the ability to connect Unix clients. Unix clients have all the benefits of NetWare without forfeiting their familiar native Unix interface. Unix workstations can share files with other NetWare clients and print to NetWare printers. In the reverse, Netware clients can print to Unix printers. HP ARPA Services 2.1 Connectivity Access to existing HP 9000 applications from a NetWare client is very important. HP ARPA 2.1/MS-DOS for NetWare provides this capability and is ordered separately, Product Number D1823A. HP ARPA Services 2.1/MS-DOS provides NetWare client PCs running MS-DOS with ARPA, FTP, Virtual Terminal(TELNET) and Network Interprocess Communication(NetIPC) connectivity to the HP 9000. For detailed information on this option see HP ARPA Services 2.1/MS-DOS data sheet. Network Capacity NetWare for the HP 9000 will support up to 250 clients per server. Of course the actual number of clients supported on an individual server will depend on what applications and network functions are running on that server. A maximum of one NetWare server can be supported per HP 9000 system. System Environment NetWare for the HP 9000 is available on all HP 9000 series 700. Note: NetWare for the HP 9000 requires installation and operation of Lan Link. Installation Policy NetWare for the HP 9000 is a customer installable product. Full installation and operation documentation is included with the product. NetWare for the HP 9000 also comes with complete PC client software kits. The customer is responsible for performing the following tasks in order to successfully install and configure NetWare for the HP 9000: o Verify the proper installation, configuration, and functioning of the LAN link. o Update the HP 9000 system to proper release level and install Šthe product. o Verify the successful installation of the product by accessing the HP Netware server from a NetWare PC client. o It is highly recommended that customer personnel be trained on Novell's NetWare in order to take advantage of the full range of NetWare capabilities. Contact Novell's education department for information on Novell NetWare education courses. Support Products Contact your local HP sales representative for further information on software and network support options for NetWare for the HP 9000 and for NetAssure for PC LAN products. Ordering Information Product Product Number Option Description ------- ------- ------------------------------------ J2239A NetWare 3.01B for HP 9000 700S AAH Software on Digital Audio Tape(DAT) AAU CD Certificate for CD ROM UA2 4 clients supported UA3 8 clients supported UA5 16 clients supported UA7 32 clients supported UA9 64 clients supported UB2 Credit for 4 User License UB3 Credit for 8 User License UB5 Credit for 16 User License UB7 Credit for 32 User License In order to receive the upgrade credit, customers must select the upgrade credit option which pertains to their current user license option on the same order. Documentation The following documentation is provided with NetWare for the HP 9000: ŠPart number Description ------------ -------------------------------------------------- J2239A-61001 NetWare for the HP 9000 Installation Manual. J2239A-61002 NetWare for the HP 9000 System Administration. J2239A-61003 NetWare for the HP 9000 User Basics for DOS Workstations. J2239A-61004 NetWare for the HP 9000 Utilities Reference. J2239A-61005 NetWare for the HP 9000 Concepts. J2239A-61006 NetWare for the HP 9000 Error Messages. J2239A-61007 NetWare for the HP 9000 Machine Dependencies and Installation Guide and Host Administration Supplements. (r) MS-DOS, OS/2, MS-Windows and Microsoft are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. (r) NetWare and Novell are U.S. registered trademarks of Novell Corporation. Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice. (c) Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1992 All rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws.