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RJE/Remote Job Entry/V Technical Data
For HP 3000 MPE/V Computer Systems Product Number 30248A
RJE/Remote Job Entry/V and BSC Link allow an HP 3000 system to emulate
the major functions of an IBM 2780 or IBM 3780 workstation. RJE can
transmit batch jobs to, and receive output from, a host processor that
can support standard IBM 2780/3780 devices.
[Figure 1 (RJE/V) Caption: none]
Additionally, RJE can exchange files between an HP 3000 and many other
processors that emulate standard IBM 2780/3780 devices.
RJE requires the installation and use of BSC Link. BSC Link manages
the data communications protocol and link between the HP 3000 and the
IBM System/370-compatible mainframe. It contains software, a hardware
interface card, and a cable.
Features
o Allows the HP 3000 to emulate an IBM 2780 or 3780 workstation, using a
point-to-point connection to the host.
o Provides a way of exchanging files between HP 3000s and many other
systems that emulate standard IBM 2780 or 3780 devices.
o Allows users to submit jobs and receive output programmatically.
o Provides flexibility with regard to the devices used for input and
output; any HP 3000 I/O device may be used.
o Can be used concurrently with other HP 3000 applications.
o Works over X.21 circuit-switched networks in Europe.
o Optionally performs data compression.
o Optionally allows transparent mode transmission, thus allowing
transmission of any arbitrary binary data stream.
o Allows specification of Native Language Support for data transmission.
NLS 16-bit character mapping; interactive and programmatic access; and
data integrity are not supported for languages such as Japanese,
Korean, Simple Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
Functional Description
RJE and BSC Link allow an HP 3000 system to emulate the major features
of an IBM 2780 or IBM 3780 workstation. Using RJE, one can transmit
batch jobs to, and receive output from, a host processor that can
support standard IBM 2780/3780 devices. Additionally, one can use RJE
and BSC Link to exchange files between an HP 3000 and many other
processors that emulate standard IBM 2780/3780 devices.
An HP 3000 and an HP 2680 Laser Printer can use RJE and BSC Link to
act as a high-speed print station for a host computer. Remote sites with
an HP 3000 Series 40, or newer model, can get the maximum printer output
by using a 56 Kbps Dataphone Digital Service (DDS) line and an external
56 Kbps clock signal.
RJE makes it possible for multiple users to submit jobs and receive
output programmatically. Users can create files consisting of a set of
commands; a user-written program can then submit the names of these
command files to a message file. The RJE Subsystem sequentially scans
the message file and executes commands encountered in each of the
command files. The RJE Subsystem can be set up to go into a continuous
receive mode after it has finished executing all the command files.
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Users can continue to use the RJE Subsystem in a
single-user-at-a-time manual mode, if desired.
RJE and BSC Link can operate concurrently with all the other
processing facilities of the HP 3000. This allows HP 3000 users to
perform such functions as the Database Management, Transaction
Processing, Data Collection, and program development locally, while
being able to transmit collected data (orders, payroll, etc.) or large
CPU bound jobs, to a remote host for further processing.
By setting appropriate parameters, RJE allows transmission of binary
data streams (including control characters) and compression of
successive and trailing blanks. Successive blanks are replaced by a
2-byte sequence, a control character, and the number of blanks. This
makes job transmission more efficient, particularly at a lower speed.
In an IBM 2780 system an end of medium (EM) mark is required before
the trailing blanks in each record. RJE truncates trailing blanks when
the truncate option is specified, no EM marks are required. However,
when EM marks are present they perform the intended function.
RJE accepts both horizontal tabulation and vertical form control
codes. It recognizes host carriage control characters and translates
them to the corresponding characters for the HP 3000 printers. This
makes it possible to print specially formatted forms. However, when
special forms are used, output must be manually directed to the printer
on which the appropriate form is mounted.
Functional Specifications
RJE emulates all standard features of the IBM 2780/3780 systems except
that it does not accept the six-bit transcode.
RJE has a set of high-level user commands that make it easy to use.
The following is a list of these commands:
________________________________________________________________________
Command Function
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#:MPE Command Enables the user to execute many MPE/V commands from RJE
by preceding the command with a colon.
________________________________________________________________________
#RJCMDFILE Causes RJE to take its commands from another file.
________________________________________________________________________
#RJCOMMENT Provides a method for inline comments.
________________________________________________________________________
#RJCONTINUE Enables user to provide a procedure to evaluate errors
and provide limited direction for error handling.
________________________________________________________________________
#RJHELP Displays a help screen showing the RJE/V commands and
each command's description and syntax.
________________________________________________________________________
#RJLINE Defines the characteristics of the communications line.
________________________________________________________________________
#RJIN Transmits input data from your HP 3000 Computer System
to the remote processor.
________________________________________________________________________
#RJOUT Requests and processes routed output from the remote
processor.
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#RJIO Initiates transmission of a one-line message to the
remote processor.
________________________________________________________________________
#RJINFO Initiates a file display printing of the communications
lines.
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#RJLIST Requests and processes unrouted list output from the
remote processor.
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#RJPUNCH Requests and processes unrouted punched output from the
remote processor.
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#RJEOD Transmits an EOT control character (end-of-file) to the
remote processor after sending the last buffer from an
RJIN command.
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#RJEND Terminates the HP RJE subsystem.
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#RJSTAT Provides statistical information on frequency of
subsystem command use, elapsed times, and tallies of
data transmitted and received.
________________________________________________________________________
Product Requirements
o An HP 3000 running the current version of the MPE Operating System.
o HP 30251A BSC Link.
o An IBM System/370-compatible host running a job entry subsystem that
supports 2780/3780 (RJE) protocols.
o A data communications line between the HP 3000 and the IBM host that
can be either nonswitched (leased) or switched (dial-up).
Installation and Configuration Policy
RJE/V is customer installable. However, Hewlett-Packard will perform
minimum configuration of RJE/V in order to verify minimum product
functionality.
This task, performed by HP, is included in the product purchase
price.
For product configuration tailored to the customer's specific needs,
or for a complete HP implementation, HP offers a comprehensive range of
integrated and flexible support services. Please refer to the Network
Support data sheets in this guide for more information on these
services.
Customer Responsibility
Prior to having HP personnel onsite to perform minimum configuration of
RJE/V, the customer is responsible for the following:
o Providing HP with the information necessary to complete the Network
Implementation and Support Plan (NISP) including:
- System configurations
- Logical network map identifying relevant traffic flow
- Physical network map identifying relevant network hardware
components.
o Verifying that the necessary remote system software is installed and
configured to support RJE/V.
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o Updating the HP 3000 system to the proper release level and installing
the RJE/V software using AUTOINST. Refer to the HP 3000 Software
Update Manual (32033-90036).
o Verifying that all of the necessary software modules have been
successfully installed by AUTOINST and are at the correct version
levels by entering the RJE command and observing the version stamp in
the RJE/V banner.
o Performing full system backups as necessary and ensuring that the
HP 3000 system and personnel with HP 3000 system management knowledge
are available when HP is onsite to complete the minimum configuration
of RJE/V.
The customer is also responsible for completing the configuration in
order to fully integrate RJE/V into the existing customer network after
HP has completed the minimum configuration RJE/V.
HP Responsibility
Following the installation of RJE/V, HP is responsible for the
following:
o Confirming that all of the necessary software modules have been
installed and are at the correct version level.
o Configuring the RJE/V product to a minimum configuration in order to
verify software and hardware functionality.
o Verifying the RJE/V configuration by sending a sign-on card when
communicating with a host mainframe or issuing the RJLINE command when
communicating with other systems.
These steps complete HP's portion of the installation and minimum
configuration of RJE/V.
HP effort spent on problems that are not caused by HP installation
and configuration activities is considered HP Consulting Support and is
billable to the customer at normal HP time-and materials rates.
System Environment
RJE and BSC Link are available on the entire HP 3000 product line
running MPE/V.
Ordering Information
30248A RJE/Remote Job Entry Requires 30251A BSC Link
Select one processor option. Upgrade credits may be used where
applicable.
Processor Options
310 For Series 37, 37XE, or MICROs
320 For Series 39-58
330 For Series 64-70
Upgrade Credit Options
OCD Upgrade Credit for Option 310
OCE Upgrade Credit for Option 320
Support Products
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HP offers a spectrum of support service products to help plan,
implement, operate, and manage your multivendor network throughout the
network lifecycle.
For more information, contact your HP Sales Representative, or refer
to the HP data sheets for specific support services.
Documentation
30248-90002 RJE/V
Node Manager's Guide
30295-61001 RJE User/Programmer Reference Manual
From HP Networking Communications Specification Guide,
5091-3821E, 9205, p 371
Associated files: la3821ab.plt, la3821ab.gal, a3821371.doc
RJE/Remote Job Entry/V Technical Data