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HP AdvanceLink for MS-DOS(r) Technical Data
HP AdvanceLink for MS-DOS(r) is a comprehensive data communications
product that enables you to integrate host/terminal applications with
your client/server and personal computer applications. It provides
emulation of HP and DEC terminals, allowing you to access and execute
host software from your PC. Fast, reliable file transfer simplifies
exchange of data between your PC and the host. Task automation minimizes
the work required to complete complex or frequent activities, improving
productivity and reducing training needs.
HP AdvanceLink is supported on a variety of personal computers and
supports serial and LAN connections to the host computer.
HP AdvanceLink for MS-DOS, the original and best known member of the
AdvanceLink family, provides monochrome and color graphics terminal
emulation in addition to block mode alpha-numeric emulation, file
transfer, and task automation. The other member of the family,
HP AdvanceLink for MS-Windows and HP NewWave, is also available for
these further two environments.
AdvanceLink for MS-DOS Features
Full block/line mode emulation of HP 2392A, HP2393A, HP 2627A, including
ANSI mode.
Display Features
o 26 line by 80 column display
o Horizontal scroll up to 160 columns plus vertical scrolling
o Support for all alternate character sets
o HP terminal display enhancements
o Display functions for visible control characters
o Programmable function keys
o Intelligent type ahead
o Forms cache
o Copy to disk½to copy the screen contents to any MS-DOS file
o Read disk½to display the contents of an MS-DOS file
o Color text (EGA/VGA screens)
o Logging to printer or disk file
Network Compatibility
o Direct RS-232-C or RS-422 connection via COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4.
(COM3/COM4 only supported using HP dual serial card.)
o Remote modem connection via internal or external modem (COM1/2 only)
o HP LAN Manager via HP DOS Network Services 2.0/2.1 (HP 3000)
o HP LAN Manager via HP DOS ARPA Services 2.0/2.1 (HP 9000)
o Novell(r) NetWare(r) to HP 3000 via HP NetWare/XL or HP NS LAN gateway
o HP OfficeShare via HP OfficeShare III
o X.25 network via PAD
o PBX switches and dial back security systems
o Eicon Technology X.25 network adapter card support for standalone or
NetBIOS compatible LANs (including Novell and HP)
File Transfer
o PC to PC or host
o HP 3000 and HP 9000 computer (from HP-UX 8.0 onwards) data compression
o Labeled file transfer (up to 2000 bytes) with HP 3000
o Comprehensive PC backup with HP 3000 data compression
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o File transfer to HP 9000 (with HP-UX 8.0 or later)
o Network transparency mode for efficient X.25 file transfers
o XMODEM for file transfer to non-HP hosts (eg DEC VAX)
Extensive Command Language
o Over 80 commands
o Command file encryption
o Remote computer control of AdvanceLink
o Program execution control
o Access to MS-DOS applications via "hot key"
Integration with HP NewWave
o Encapsulation provides iconic representation of AdvanceLink and its
command files
Hardware Requirements
Host system
HP 3000, HP 9000, HP 1000RTE, or HP 260
Computer
HP Vectra, any 100 percent IBM compatible personal computer
Disk drive
One high-density (at least 720KB) and one low-density flexible disk
drive, or one flexible disk drive and one hard disk drive
Memory
Minimum requirement (including MS-DOS 3.3) in alphanumeric mode is 270KB
and, in graphics mode, is 430K
Monitor
An EGA or VGA video adapter (with a minimum of 128KB RAM) with color
monitor is required for color graphics and text as well as 26 screen
lines.
Software Requirements
Operating system
MS-DOS 2.1 or later MS-DOS 3.3 or later is required for MS-DOS program
execution from AdvanceLink
Networking
- HP LAN Manager via DOS Network Services 2.0/2.1 provides terminal
access to HP 3000
- HP LAN Manager via DOS ARPA Services 2.0/2.1 provides terminal
access to HP 9000, HP 1000RTE, and DEC VAX
- HP OfficeShare via OfficeShare III provides terminal access to
HP 3000 or HP 9000
Ordering Instructions
To order the following products, contact your HP Sales Office or your
local HP dealer.
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Product Number Description
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MS-DOS Environment
D2102B AdvanceLink, single copy IBM PC format, 5.25" and 3.5"
disks
D2102-60001 Single user upgrade from any previous version of
AdvanceLink/DOS
D2112B AdvanceLink single user license certificate
D2432B User license upgrade from any previous version of
AdvanceLink for MS-DOS (68333L, 68333Q, 68333J, 68333S)
to the current version (D2112B)> Single user license
certificate only
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Contractual support options
H2015A + H00 HP ResponseLine for commercial PC software; Telephone
assistance for resolving problems with HP PC software and
several popular third party software products, answering
product usage questions, and reporting software problems.
H2001+H00 HP ResponseLine for Commercial Systems Software;
Option #OF8 integrated PC office option (#OF8) includes ResponseLine
coverage for your HP PC operating system and software
products
H2011+H00 HP ResponseLine for HP 9000 systems software; integrated
Option #OF8 PC office option (#OF8) includes
HP ResonseLine coverage for
your HP PC operating system and software products
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Novell(r) and NetWare(r) are U.S. registered trademarks of Novell
Corporation
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Inc.
MS-DOS(r) is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
DEC and VT100 are registered trademarks of Digital Equipment
Corporation.
Technical Information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
5091-8177F
From HP Networking Communications Specification Guide,
5091-3821E, 9205, p 506
Associated files:
HP AdvanceLink for MS-DOS(r) Technical Data