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5756-030 IBM AIX for RS/6000 Version 3.2.5IBM U.S. Sales Manual
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The following products available under System Program Order (SPO) 5750-AFC will be available on 4mm tape for shipments scheduled after June 3, 1994.
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There Is More Than One Description for This Product (For IBM US, No Longer Available as of January 31, 1997) (For IBM US, Program Services Discontinued as of December 31, 1997) AIX* Version 3.2.5 for RS/6000* (AIX/6000*) Version 3.2.5) is a Release Update Package consisting of support for the newly announced PowerPC* and POWER2 processors, new graphics adapters, new printers and I/O devices, as well as TCP/IP and systems management enhancements. These powerful new processors, coupled with the enhancements to AIX/6000 software, provide the customer with excellent POWERstation/POWERserver* solutions to address commercial and technical computing problems. AIX Version 3.2.5 for RS/6000 also includes the latest AIX Preventive Maintenance Package (PMP) which contains all enhancements and fixes since AIX Version 3.2.4 for RS/6000. The enhancements and fixes are packaged into functionally related groups of software components called "subsystems". The package for a given subsystem includes all the enhancements and fixes to date for that component and will supersede all previous changes to that subsystem. IBM recommends that customers install the PMP, thereby receiving the latest subsystems available. AIX Version 3.2.5 for RS/6000 Release Update Package includes the cumulative services updates as well as enhancements to:
The complete service update package (Preventive Maintenance Package) and enhancements can be installed or they can be individually selected. The IBM AIX/6000 Additional Features include:
Additionally, the IBM AIX/6000 additional features have 4mm tape capability as a distribution medium. The AIX Fibre Channel Adapter/266 Device Driver/6000 and the Fibre Channel Adapter/266 support industry standard, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to provide high performance serial optical connection between IBM RS/6000* systems, and between IBM RS/6000 systems and some non-IBM systems or subsystems (devices) or fabrics (switches) that support the Draft American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Fibre Channel Standard protocol. Additionally, the AIX Fibre Channel Adapter/266 Device Driver/6000 supports the Subsystem Control Block (SCB) protocols. The AIX Fibre Channel Adapter/266 is designed to attach to an IBM RS/6000 Micro Channel* bus. The Turboways 100 ATM Adapter Device Driver/6000 supplies the ability
for the Turboways 100Mbps ATM Adapter to provide direct TCP/IP access for
IBM RS/6000 to high-bandwidth/high-speed Asynchronous Transfer
Mode (ATM) Local Area Networks (LANs).
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In addition to previously-announced hardware support, AIX Version 3.2.5 for RS/6000 provides support for the following:
AIX Fibre Channel Adapter/266 Device Driver/6000 (together with the AIX Fibre Channel Adapter/266)
Turboways 100 ATM Adapter Device Driver/6000 (together with the Turboways 100Mbps ATM Adapter)
Additionally, the 4mm Tape distribution capability offers the following:
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AIX Version 3.2.5 provides support for the following new hardware:
Note: AIX support software for the LaserPrinter Integrated Network Option is provided with the Network Option cards (Features 5495, 5496, 5497) on the IBM 4039 LaserPrinter. AIX Software Enhancements
Key enhancements include:
The following performance tools were enhanced as follows:
More detailed descriptions of the tools are contained in the "AIX Performance Monitoring and Tuning Guide".
The applications and function supported in the initial release include:
Investment Protection Provides device drivers for related hardware, and the ability to
receive programs and fixes on 4mm tape.
Operating EnvironmentHardware RequirementsHardware Requirements for AIX/6000 Additional Features Designed to execute on RS/6000, the machines should be configured with at least one supported display with keyboard and mouse, or one American National Standard Code for Information Exchange (ASCII) terminal, or a LAN adapter, Ethernet, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), or Token-Ring Adapter. A minimum of 32MB Random Access Memory is recommended when considering total system memory requirements. Total system memory includes AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000. Additionally, a minimum of 400MB of fixed-disk storage is also required. Turboways 100 ATM Adapter Device Driver/6000 Each Turboways 100 ATM Adapter Device Driver/6000 requires at least one IBM Turboways 100Mbps ATM Adapter (RS/6000 feature 2984) and one adapter cable (separately ordered) for attachment to an ATM-capable hub or switch. The adapter may be installed in any microchannel slot, with up to two adapters supported per RS/6000 system unit. It is installable in RS/6000 models 3xx, 5xx, or 9xx only. AIX Fibre Channel Adapter/266 Device Driver/6000 Requires feature number 1906 on RS/6000 (the hardware adapter card), AIX Fibre Channel Adapter/266 Device Driver/6000. Software RequirementsSoftware Requirements for AIX/6000 Additional Features The following hardware requires IBM AIX Version 3.2.5 for RISC System/6000 (5756-030) (AIX 3.2.5) and additional Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs). These PTFs are included on all AIX 3.2.5 orders shipped after June 3, 1994, labeled AIX 3.2.5 (3250-01-04). Refer to the memo to users for details on installing these PTFs or call the IBM Support Center or your country software representative and request the PTFs referenced in the following table:
Turboways 100 ATM Adapter Device Driver/6000 If the customer elects to install network management, the SNMP agent function must be configured and the customer must install an SNMP manager such as IBM NetView(R)/6000. Limitations to installed 7206-001 Tape Drives There may be a microcode incompatibility between the microcode on the 7206-001 4mm Tape Drive and the microcode on some of the IBM RISC System/6000 Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) controllers that could cause problems when booting from the tape drive. If you are planning to use the 7206-001 as a boot device or to load AIX software shipped from IBM, contact your IBM service representative to determine if an engineering change (ECA) is required. Performance Considerations AIX Fibre Channel Adapter/266 Device Driver/6000 Performance may be affected by the total system memory available, the amount of fixed-disk storage available and type/performance of disk drives. Performance may also be affected by the type and function of the applications selected and running at the same time. Turboways 100 ATM Adapter Device Driver/6000 Performance may be affected by the overall system's availability of memory, fixed-disk storage, and type/ performance of disk drives. Performance may also be affected by the type and function of the applications selected and running at the same time. Open Enterprise
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5756-030 - IBM AIX V3.2.4 FOR RS/6000AbstractAIX* Version 3.2.4 for RS/6000* (AIX/6000* Version 3.2.4) is a Release Update Package consisting of the first AIX Preventive Maintenance Package (PMP), and support for new storage, graphics, and communications hardware. AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 V2.3.4 contains all enhancements/fixes since AIX Version 3.2 for RISC System/6000. With AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 V3.2.4, a new packaging concept is being introduced, resulting in a reduction in the size and installation time of these and future enhancements/fixes. Selective enhancements/fixes are packaged into functionally related groups of software components called 'subsystems'. The package for a given subsystem contains all enhancements/fixes known to date for any given component and will supersede all previous enhancements/fixes for like subsystems. Additional communications support includes a software framework for AIX Network Installation over a Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), and SDLC connectivity for the Multiprotocol Adapter (MP/A). The MP/A is a separately orderable feature with AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 V3.2.4. The RAIDiant Emergency Alternate Controller Takeover (REACT) and RAIDiant Easy and Dependable Interface (READI) software, which will provide for the configuration and operation of the IBM 7135 RAIDiant Array Model 110, is available as a separately orderable feature with AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 V3.2.4. The IBM 9333 High-Performance Subsystem Support is another separately orderable feature for AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 V3.2.4. This software provides support for the attachment of the new models of the 9333 via the new adapter, High-Performance Subsystem Adapter 40/80MB/sec. With today's announcement, IBM is providing a service enhancement that provides electronic access to a database of known problems and solutions for AIX/6000 as part of IBM US Central Service. Now customers can electronically link to the AIX/6000 APAR database to search for a problem/solution or for fix information related to the use of IBM AIX/6000 software products and order fixes to be distributed electronically. Program services for AIX Version 3.1.5 for RS/6000 have been extended to December 31, 1993 to give customers additional time to upgrade to AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000. Because AIX Version 3.2 for RS/60004. provides a much improved installation process and significant improvements in installation time, it is highly recommended that customers upgrade to AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 V3.2.4. AIX* Version 3.2.3 for RS/6000* (AIX/6000*) consists of selective enhancements that are separately and optionally installable. Customers can choose to install only the enhancements they need without having to reinstall AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000. The selective enhancements for AIX Version 3.2.3 for RS/6000 include support for new hardware, as well as functional enhancements. In addition, the user tiers for D5 and E5 have been expanded and national language support has been enhanced. Traditional Chinese and Korean Extended UNIX** Code (EUC) support has been added to AIX Version 3.2.3 for RS/6000. This includes support for input methods, fonts and locales for these languages/territories. Beginning with AIX Version 3.2.3 for RISC System/6000, translated program integrated information is available in the United States. Highlights
DescriptionStrategic Changes to the Selective Enhancement/Fix ProcessThe most significant service change from AIX Version 3.1 for RISC System/6000 to AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 was the introduction of selective enhancement/fix. IBM is addressing customer requirements by improving the selective enhancement/fix process. In particular, planned modifications to the implementation of the selective enhancement/fix strategy will result in many improvements:
These improvements are made possible by the introduction of a new subsystem packaging strategy. Selective enhancements/fixes will be packaged as one Program Temporary Fix (PTF) per "subsystem". A subsystem is a functionally related group of software components. Each installable licensed program product may consist of an integral number of subsystems. For example, the following are Base Operating System subsystems:
The PTF Package for a given subsystem contains all fixes known to date for the given component and will therefore supersede all previous fixes for the same subsystem. Any requisites within a subsystem are included and pre-resolved, reducing installation time. About four times a year, IBM will offer a cumulative set of subsystem selective fixes. These Preventive Maintenance Packages (PMPs), which have been thoroughly tested as a package, will include fixes to problems of all severity. By applying the latest PMP, you update your system to the most current maintenance level. Between PMPs, IBM will provide fixes to high severity or widespread problems in the form of subsystem selective fixes. IBM Software Support ServicesToday IBM is announcing limited availability for electronic services enhancements. Planned availability is 4Q93. If you are interested in being in the limited availability program, please contact your IBM marketing representative. This service will provide TCP/IP Internet access to the IBM Software Defect Support Center. Access to the following services will be provided:
In order to access this service, you will need a TCP/IP connection to the Internet. In order to use the PTF download feature, a 56KB or higher connection is recommended. The benefits of these enhancements are:
AIX/6000 Support FamilyIBM offers a number of on-going support services designed to meet our customers' varying system support requirements. The AIX/6000 Support Family, announced on March 16, 1993, includes AIX/6000 SupportLine, AIX/6000 ConsultLine, AIX/6000 Associate, AIX/6000 HouseCall, AIX/6000 Performance Management, and AIX Technical Library/6000. The support family also includes three reduced price support packages, each designed for specific types of customer environments. SystemXtra for RS/6000, an IBM software support service that provides a single place to call for assistance with questions and problems, has been withdrawn from marketing concurrently with the availability of the AIX/6000 Support Family on July 13, 1993. AIX/6000 Support Family includes services that are effective replacements for both the Technical Support Center option and the Program Upgrade Installation option of SystemXtra. For complete details on the new family of services and the withdrawal of SystemXtra, refer to IBM Customer Letter 693-004, dated March 16, 1993, or contact your IBM representative. Complimentary AIX/6000 SupportLine Program IBM will provide three months of complimentary AIX/6000 SupportLine service for customers who install a new system unit between July 13, 1993 and December 31, 1993. To receive this complimentary service, customers must accept an AIX/6000 Support Family contract that includes AIX/6000 SupportLine - Monthly Rate with a contract Start Date that coincides with the installation date of the new RS/6000 system unit. This offer is not valid for currently installed RS/6000 systems. AIX/6000 SupportLine provides 1-800 telephone support for installation, how-to and usage questions about eligible AIX/6000 and RISC System/6000 products. Refer to IBM Marketing Announcement 393-066, dated July 13, 1993, for more information about the Complimentary AIX/6000 SupportLine Program. AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 V3.2.4 includes the following functional enhancements:
High Availability Network File System (HANFS)To further improve reliability, availability, performance and capabilities of HANFS, IBM is taking the strategic steps to introduce the SCSI Differential hardware subsystems. IBM will continue to support customers with IBM SCSI-SE Increased Availability Subsystems. Below describes the hardware requirements for HANFS. The following are no longer orderable for an HANFS configuration:
The following are no longer recommended for an HANFS configuration:
The following are not supported for an HANFS configuration:
The following are RECOMMENDED for an HANFS configuration:
The following are supported for HANFS:
The following are AIX Licensed programs that require AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000:
AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 provides support for the following new hardware:
User Definition for AIX Version 3 for RS/6000The definition of a 'user' for AIX/6000 continues to be a point of discussion. In an effort to clarify this definition, IBM is publishing the following: AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 (AIX) is licensed under the IBM Customer Agreement to a designated machine for a specified user tier. The user tier states the maximum number of concurrent interactive users authorized by the license. Within the scope of this license requirement, an AIX user is a terminal, remotely or locally attached, currently logged into AIX for entry of and display or printing of information. Terminals logged into programs executing under the control of AIX are not considered AIX users under the terms of this license. Examples:
If the logging-on device is not performing true interactive processing, concurrent log-ons do not count towards the number of users. If the terminals or devices are being managed by an application and do not perform a log-on to AIX, those terminals/devices will not be counted, assuming the application presents a single 'user' path to AIX. AIX Version 3.2.3 for RS/6000 Base Support provides support for the following hardware:
AIX Version 3.2.3 for RS/6000 Extended Support provides support for the following hardware:
The following are AIX licensed programs that require AIX Version 3.2.3 for RS/6000 Extended Support:
AIX Version 3.2.3 for RS/6000 Base Support includes the following functional enhancements:
AIX Version 3.2.3 for RS/6000 Extended Support includes the following functional enhancements:
AIX Version 3.2.3 for RS/6000 Extended Support also includes support for the following separately orderable feature.
Contact the branch office to order the ESCON 3088 Emulation support feature. Planning Information
PublicationsConsult the ordering instructions for the listed programs for ordering and update information.
For a current list of publications, contact your local IBM representative. 5756-030 - IBM AIX V3.2.2 FOR RS/6000AbstractAIX/6000* Version 3.2.2 consists of selective enhancements that are separately and optionally installable. Customers can choose to install only the enhancements they need without having to reinstall the AIX Version 3.2.2 for RS/6000. The selective enhancements for AIX Version 3.2.2 for RS/6000 include support for new hardware and international languages. In addition to the QIC120 1/4-inch and 8mm tape media available for AIX/6000 licensed programs, two new media are now available. CD-ROM media is available only for AIX Version 3.2.2 for RS/6000 and AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2.1. The QIC525 1/4-inch tape media is available for all AIX Version 3.2.2 for RS/60002. and related program products under 5750-ACG. AIX* Version 3.2.1 for RS/6000* includes support for new hardware, new printers, and some functional enhancements. Each selective enhancement is separately and optionally installable. Customers can choose to install only the enhancements they need without having to reinstall AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000. IBM AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 (AIX/6000*) Version 3.2), a new release of IBM's implementation of the UNIX operating system, has been enhanced to further support and exploit the POWER (Performance Optimization with Enhanced RISC) Architecture of the RS/6000 family. This release supports IBM's Open Enterprise direction and describes the new enhancements in AIX/6000 Version 3.2. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 provides improved support for the RISC System/6000 family of systems, including the new RS/6000 POWERstations/POWERservers 340, 350, 520H, 530H and 560, the 9333 High-Performance Disk Drive Subsystem, and POWER Gt3 graphics feature. AIXwindows* Environment/6000 Version 1.2 has performance, usability and functional improvements and a new OSF/Motif** based graphical user interface for the enhanced AIX Systems Management Interface Tool (SMIT). Several maintenance releases of the AIX compiler licensed programs are included in this announcement. Additionally, software development tools for increasing development productivity are provided by The RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 220, Gt4 and Gt4x graphics features require a selective update to AIX/6000 Version 3.2. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 is now structured as a single worldwide operating system which includes National Language Support (NLS). Communications capabilities are enhanced with the availability of new releases of AIX System Network Architecture Services/6000 Version 1.2 (SNA) with enhanced conversational security options, AIX 3270 Host Connection Program/6000 Version 1.3 with NLS support, SNA LU pooling for better resource management, 6098 Channel Control Unit attachment and TCP/IP using the Telnet 3270 option. The base operating system, compiler and networking performance improvements are designed to allow continued productivity and growth for users. In addition, AIX Personal Computer Simulator/6000 has been enhanced to provide math co-processor emulation, enhanced windowing and expanded memory functions. NetWare for AIX/6000 from IBM V3.11 provides the functionality of Novell's Portable NetWare on the RS/6000, enabling the customer to integrate the RS/6000 into existing NetWare computer networks. This enables DOS, OS/2 and Windows clients to access AIX applications, thus enhancing interoperability and data sharing. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 provides additional communication protocols support such as Xerox Network Systems (XNS), Level 1 and 2. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 provides fiber optic connectivity through the Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) and Serial Optical Channel Converter (SOCC) adapters. The Block Multiplexer Channel adapter provides for attachment to a 370 parallel channel. These features, when used with TCP/IP protocols, enable workstations to share and distribute files, and facilitates remote executions in higher speed environments than Token-Ring or Ethernet. Both require a selective update to AIX/6000 Version 3.2. The upgrade utilities are designed to help the customer save and restore AIX software configurations when upgrading from AIX/6000 Version 3.1, or later, to AIX/6000 Version 3.2. Orders for AIX Version 3.1.5 for RS/6000 (AIX/6000 Version 3.1.5) and associated licensed program products will continue to be accepted for six months after general availability of AIX/6000 Version 3.2 (August 31, 1992), and service for AIX/6000 Version 3.1.5 is available until February 28, 1993. This release supports IBM's Open Enterprise direction and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to open systems and standards conformance including the first Mil-std (Military Standard) certified TCP/IP and DDN (Defense Data Network) certified X.25. Product PositioningAIX/6000 Version 3.2 is based upon UNIX System V and conforms to the IEEE POSIX Standard 1003.1 - 1990, is compatible with 4.3 BSD and is designed to meet Trusted Computing Base level C2 security. It offers customers popular UNIX operating system features plus extended real-time support, an advanced file system and other features which provide an enhanced platform for application development and execution. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 and its related licensed programs support workstations and server solutions for engineering/scientific and commercial multi-user UNIX environments. HighlightsAIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 benefits customers by contributing to:
DescriptionInvestment ProtectionAIX Commitment to Open SystemsAIX/6000 Version 3.2 demonstrates IBM's commitment to provide standards-driven products that satisfy customer requirements for open systems. IBM supports and is actively involved with standards organizations such as the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) POSIX (Portable Operating System Interfaces) committee. GOSIPGOSIP: X.25 GOSIP support (The X.25 software support shipped in AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 is now GOSIP (Government Open Systems Interconnection Profile) conformant and has been placed on the US Government registry. This support is provided in AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 and does not require the AIX Version 3.2.1 for RISC System/6000 enhancements.) POSIXAIX/6000 Version 3.2 conforms to the IEEE POSIX Systems Application Program Interface (IEEE Std 1003.1-1990, ISO/IEC 9945-1: 1990). This standard is part of the POSIX series of standards for applications and user interfaces to open systems. 1003.1 defines the applications interface to basic system services for input/output, file system access, and process management. It also defines a format for data interchange. Commands and Utilities
AIX/6000 Version 3.2 aligns with stable portions of IEEE 1003.2 draft 11 (1003.2 is still balloting). System Calls and LibrariesAIX/6000 Version 3.2 conforms to the following standards:
AIX/6000 Version 3.2 implements asynchronous I/O aligned with stable portions of IEEE 1003.4 draft 10 (1003.4 is still balloting). File SystemsAIX/6000 Version 3.2 is compatible with the OSF File System hierarchy. InternationalizationAIX/6000 Version 3.2 supports all ISO 8859 Code Sets except for 8859-6 (Arabic) and 8859-8 (Hebrew). AIX/6000 Version 3.2 implements the 4.3 BSD Reno level of TCP/IP and supports the following Internet Request for Comments (RFC):
AIX/6000 Version 3.2 supports the X/Open Guide to Internet Protocol Suite. X.25 Defense Data Network (DDN) conformance support: AIX/6000 Version 3.2 WAN support conforms with ISO 7776 and ISO 8208 standards. This version of X.25 is DDN conformant. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 implements Streams as defined in "UNIX System V Release 4 Programmers Guide". AIX/6000 Version 3.2 implements Networking Interface Transport Layer Interface (TLI) as defined in "UNIX System V Release 3 Programmers Guide". AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2AIX/6000 Version 3.2 supports the new AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2 which implements the MIT X Window System 11.4 and OSF/Motif 1.1 with MBCS. XL C Compiler 1.2The XL C Compiler 1.2 (an optionally installable component of AIX/6000 Version 3.2) implementation for AIX systems complies with the following standards:
Upgrade UtilitiesThe upgrade utilities assist customers who move software configurations from AIX/6000 Version 3.1 or later, to AIX/6000 Version 3.2. The following is some of the information moved by these upgrade utilities:
AIX/6000 Version 3.2 and AIX/6000 Version 3.1.5 AvailabilityIn order to meet customer needs relative to a planned, orderly upgrade of their installed base of POWERstations/POWERservers from AIX/6000 Version 3.1.5 to AIX/6000 Version 3.2, IBM is providing a period of concurrent availability of both products. This period will be for six months after the availability of AIX/6000 Version 3.2. This will allow customers to continue their installations and perform an upgrade to AIX/6000 Version 3.2 at their convenience. The AIX FamilyThe AIX Family of operating systems is IBM's set of offerings to address the needs of the fast growing UNIX environment. With the AIX Family, IBM provides a collection of interfaces, conventions, and protocols to achieve consistency across the ESA/370 and ESA/390 processor families, the RS/6000 architecture, and the Personal System/2* 386 and 486 computing environments. By pursuing a multiple-architecture strategy, IBM has been able to provide customers with a wide choice of functions and hardware to meet various requirements. The AIX operating system environment on multiple IBM processor architectures supports interoperability and portability of people, data, and programs across a broad range of price/performance solutions for customers. AIX incorporates many formal and informal industry standards and specifications. The AIX Family is evolutionary and will be extended over time to incorporate new technologies to provide solutions to open system market requirements. High Availability for Network File System (HANFS)High Availability for Network File System (HANFS) is a separately orderable feature of AIX/6000 Version 3.2 which provides enhanced availability for data accessed via the Network File System (NFS). A POWERstation/POWERserver running AIX and HANFS can survive certain types of planned as well as hardware and software outages that might make customer data unavailable. HANFS supports the NFS protocol. NFS is a distributed file system that allows users to access files and directories located on remote computers and treats the files and directories as if they were available locally. Data Encryption StandardThe AIX Network File System Encryption Feature/6000 is a feature of AIX/6000 Version 3. AIX Network File System Encryption Feature/6000 allows the remote access of network files. User authentication for NFS is provided via secure Remote Procedure Call's (RPC) use of functions using the Data Encryption Standard (DES). This authentication provides an increased level of network security over that provided by UNIX authentication. The AIX Network File System Encryption Feature/6000 is a separately ordered feature that provides a general purpose encryption capability, implements the Data Encryption Standard, and is subject to export restrictions. The initial announcement restricted the DES feature to US availability only. This release updates the export restrictions to align with the export regulations. The AIX Network File System Encryption Feature/6000 feature includes full function DES algorithm, and as such is subject to U.S. Government export/import laws and regulations concerning "full" DES products. For specific information on licensing categories and procedures governing the export and delivery of full DES products overseas, please contact your IBM Marketing Representative. User ProductivityAIX/6000 Version 3.2.2 EnhancementsAIX Version 3.2.2 for RS/6000 and AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2.1 are now available on CD-ROM media as well as tape media. The following list gives the options available on CD-ROM media:
AIX Version 3.2.2 for RS/6000 also provides support for the following hardware:
AIX Version 3.2.2 for RS/6000 includes the following functional enhancements:
AIX/6000 Version 3.2 EnhancementsAIX/6000 Version 3.2 contains a wide array of new functions and improved performance and usability enhancements. It has improved system and networking performance by reducing LAN device driver path lengths, increasing efficiency of UNIX sockets throughput, improving C compile and link time, and tuning selected kernel functions and Network File System (NFS), and TCP/IP network services. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 virtual memory mapping interface, mmap, allows application programs to map files and share memory regions. Files can be accessed as arrays in virtual memory allowing simplified file access code in large object-oriented application programs. The Async I/O Extension facility provides an asynchronous I/O system call processing capability enabling improved system performance throughput in application environments such as servers that must handle requests from multiple clients concurrently. AIX kernel system calls are now able to initiate successive I/O requests prior to each I/O request completion which allows the calling process to continue without blocking. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 includes streams support compatible with UNIX System V Release 4, which provides defined standard interfaces for character input/output devices within the AIX kernel and its system services. (However, the portable streams do not include providing stream-based drivers). It provides the environment to port stream-based I/O devices. Installation of this selective kernel extension will improve development and performance of the AIX network communication services by providing a flexible and more portable set of facilities and development tools. In addition to providing streams environments, UNIX System V Release 3 Transport Interface, which runs over TCP/IP protocol, is provided. Networked applications which are written using TLI can be ported to AIX/6000 Version 3.2. This facility is in addition to, not instead of, Sockets System calls already in AIX/6000 Version 3.2. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 includes Xerox Network Systems (XNS) protocol, Levels 1 and 2. This facilitates porting and designing integrated office systems which can be built on the XNS network. Included also is the feature of an encapsulation over IP. Application Development ToolsXL C Compiler 1.2The XL C Compiler 1.2 is part of AIX/6000 Version 3.2 and produces optimized object code which exploits the RS/6000 hardware. It is upward compatible (i.e., both source and object) with XL C Compiler 1.1. The XL C Compiler 1.2 conforms to the following standards:
Application Development ToolkitThe following commands have been enhanced to comply with X/Open Portability Guide Issue 3 (XPG3):
The remaining commands have not been changed. Simple Network Management Protocol AgentTo aid in IBM's ongoing effort of providing required network management facilities, the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Agent facilities, a part of AIX/6000 Version 3.2, have the following new features:
Block Multiplexer Channel ConnectivityThis new channel connectivity is a separately orderable feature of AIX/6000 Version 3.2 which allows the RS/6000 processor to communicate to a S/370 or S/390 host using the parallel channel protocol support in block multiplexer mode. TCP/IP is supported and the IBM TCP/IP Version 2.2 for VM (5735-FAL) licensed program is required at the host. This new enhancement allows the POWERstation/POWERserver to be used as a gateway between the VM host and the downstream networks that consist of LAN or WAN. Therefore, distributed systems can access the VM resource, NFS and the TCP/IP applications resident at the host. A selective update is required. Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) ConnectivityThe RS/6000 Fiber Distributed Data Interface is a separately orderable feature of AIX/6000 Version 3.2 which provides connectivity to FDDI high bandwidth fiber optic LANs. Support includes single ring attachment (ANSI standard concentrator required) or dual ring attachment. This adapter feature allows the RS/6000 processor to serve as a gateway between lower speed LANs such as Ethernet or Token-Ring, and a high speed FDDI backbone LAN. Combined with the Block Multiplexer Channel Connectivity adapter, the POWERstation/ POWERserver can serve as a gateway between the S/370 and S/390 family of processors and the FDDI backbone networks. RS/6000 Serial Optical Channel Converter (SOCC) SupportThe RS/6000 Serial Optical Channel Converter provides two ports on each Serial Optical Channel Converter. Each Port can make an optical link with another RS/6000 machine or with an external IBM Business Partner router (Data Exchange products from Network System Corporation). The SOCC provides unique data paths to the system memory separate from the Micro Channel* interface, where applications can utilize high bandwidth and dedicated communications. The hardware protocol features include error detection capability and the ability to dynamically pace the arrival rate of frames to maximize the aggregate bandwidth of all links. The SOCC supports the TCP/IP through standard AIX and UNIX interfaces. Additionally, there is an AIX programming interface for applications that directly utilize the SOCC. It is supported by RS/6000 POWERstations/POWERservers 520, 520H, 530, 530H, 540, 550, 560, 930, 950E, and 950. Two converters are supported by RS/6000 POWERservers 930, 950E, and 950, which provide four optical connections. Enhancements to OnLine Hypertext Softcopy InformationThe Online Hypertext Softcopy Information support, provided as an integral part of AIX/6000 Version 3.2, continues to provide its users with supporting documentation. This release has been enhanced to provide the user with additional function and customizing options, enhanced link support and improved customer usability features. Enhancements include the following:
expEDIte AIX BaseexpEDIte* AIX Base is a communications program that serves as an interface between AIX/6000 Version 3.2 system users and IBM Information Exchange on the IBM Information Network. expEDIte AIX Base is part of the base operating system and is designed for programmers who write IBM Information Exchange communication applications. The "expEDIte AIX Base Programmer's Guide" is available as IBM document GC34-2305. IBM Information Network ConnectivityThe IBM Information Network requires an asynchronous dial connection, and a user ID authorized to use the IBM Information Network Service INFOEXCH. Contact your IBM marketing representative to order your IBM Information Network user ID. Business SolutionsRemote /Usr SupportAIX/6000 Version 3.2 provides support for use of a remote /usr by clients. This support maximizes the disk space available for client applications while allowing clients to have the full resources of the Shareable files in the server's /usr. Network File System (NFS) is used to mount the remote /usr. This is useful for RS/6000 systems with a single 120MB fixed- disk or other small disk configurations. These configurations may be dependent on a LAN connection based on the fixed-disk storage requirement of the specific software selected. Refer to "Software Offerings" in the "IBM RS/6000 System Overview" (GC23-2406) for assistance on planning fixed-disk storage requirements. Diskless/Dataless Workstation SupportDataless workstation support is available April 17, 1992 across a family of dataless workstations, starting with the new entry RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 220 (Type 7011) and spanning the more powerful new models RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 340 and 350. Ease of operation, coupled with improved price performance, yields an exciting new networking environment for end users. Also, diskless workstation support is available April 17, 1992 for the new RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 220. These systems are connected in a Token-Ring or Ethernet LAN environment. This support provides server and client facilities for two environments:
A license is needed for any licensed program being executed on the diskless/dataless workstation. Additional Support for Other SCSI Tape DevicesA device driver for other tape devices has been added to AIX/6000 Version 3.2. This device driver is designed to operate with tape devices which support a certain subset of the SCSI-I/SCSI-2 common command set, including test unit ready, space, load, mode sense, mode select, read, write, and rewind. Through the SMIT process, this new device driver will also permit the user to configure the other tape device (where appropriate) with specific density settings, usage of internal device buffers, and device reservation for use by a single initiator only. Booting from the other tape devices which use this driver is not supported. National Language SupportAIX/6000 Version 3.2 provides National Language Support enhancements to the previously announced capabilities. The enhancements focus on:
All ISO 8859/x Code Sets are included in AIX/6000 Version 3.2 and is available April 30, 1992. Only the specific languages listed below are fully supported. The IBM Code Sets are supported to allow users to migrate to the standard code sets. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 shall be able to concurrently handle on a per process basis any one of the following:
National Language Character Encoding and HandlingThis is the capability of a program product to recognize and process characters contained in the AIX/6000 Version 3.2 IBM Code Set 850 or ISO 8859 for Single Byte Character Set (SBCS), or Shifted-Japanese Industrial Standard (S-JIS) IBM Code Set 932 for Japanese Kanji Double Byte Character Set (DBCS), or EUC which is represented as a Multiple Byte Character Set (MBCS). There is a hierarchical relationship among MBCS, DBCS, and SBCS; that is, programs that support MBCS also support DBCS, and programs that support DBCS also support SBCS. The AIX library functions that perform character handling (collation, classification, conversion) are modified to handle the different ASCII based code set encoding schemes in a manner that is transparent to the utilities and applications that make use of the library functions. It is necessary for utilities and applications that manipulate characters to use the enhanced library functions to achieve the full code set and encoding scheme independence. However, utilities and applications that perform direct manipulation of characters (without the aid of the enhanced library functions) will still work. The utilities and applications that perform direct manipulation of characters are limited to the code sets and encoding schemes for which they have been programmed. The natively attached keyboards previously announced as supported by AIX are supported. The following keyboards are added to this release:
The existing code set conversion logic and tables are consolidated under the "iconv" utility and driven from external user definable tables. This is true for ASCII-based code set conversion to/from ASCII based code sets and ASCII-based code set conversion to/from EBCDIC based code sets. In addition to the keyboard tables supplied for IBM Code Set 850, keyboard tables are supplied for ISO 8859-1 Code Sets:
Also, new keyboard tables are provided for:
In order to provide code set independence to applications and utilities that utilize terminfo and termcap, these data bases are changed to cause the line drawing characters and other special symbols to be obtained from the special symbols code set. The line drawing characters and other special symbols present on the IBM Code Set are not available on the ISO Code Sets. AIX provides for the attachment and handling of terminals with a diverse set of code set and language capabilities. In addition to the support of ASCII terminals, support is provided for terminals that support languages other than English. Attachment of terminals via data stream translation is provided to permit a terminal that produces one data stream (code set) to be used to communicate with an application that processes a different code set. Base Operating System Installation provides "locales" for all the supported languages, which includes defaults for:
The system default information is saved so that subsequently installed LPPs can utilize the information. Text Formatting SystemThe Text Formatting System is part of AIX/6000 Version 3.2 and has been enhanced as follows:
The troff documents processed by the psdit command as well as standard Adobe PostScript documents from other sources can now be displayed with the xpreview function. RS/6000 POWERstations/POWERservers, Subsystems, and FeaturesRS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 220, 22W, and 22GThese POWERstations/POWERservers are designed to be entry desktop workstations or servers and are binary compatible with the IBM RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver family of systems. The POWERstation/POWERservers 220, 22W, and 22G feature a POWER Single Chip processor. Configurations without a disk or with 160MB Disk Drives are available for LAN-dependent environments. These POWERstations/POWERservers require a selective update to AIX/6000 Version 3.2. RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 340 and 350These processors feature an integrated SCSI controller and integrated Ethernet interface that provides additional function capabilities for IBM's POWER Architecture-based desktop workstations. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 is required for the RS/6000 POWERstation/ POWERserver 340 and 350 if offered with a 400MB DASD. If offered with a 160MB DASD, a selective update is required. RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 520HThis system provides a new level of performance for entry deskside RS/6000 systems. The 25Mhz processor, 16MB memory and 355MB fixed-disk storage of the 520H coupled with the wide variety of currently available IBM input/output devices, graphics and communication features allow configuration of this system as a powerful POWERstation or POWERserver for a wide range of business solutions. The POWERstation/POWERserver 520H requires AIX/6000 Version 3.1.5 or later. RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 530HThis POWERstation/POWERserver provides a new level of performance for mid-range RS/6000 deskside systems. The 33Mhz processor and the 32MB high-speed memory of the 530H, with the standard 400MB disk drive, coupled with the wide variety of currently available IBM input/output devices, graphics and communication features, allows configuration of this system as a powerful POWERstation/POWERserver for a wide range of business solutions. AIX/6000 Version 3.1.5 or later is required. RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 560The RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 560 System establishes the highest performance for IBM's POWER Architecture based systems with a 50 MHz processor. High-speed memory and a 800MB disk drive (pair of 400MB disk drives) are standard. A wide variety of input/output devices, graphics and communication features are available to configure the system as a powerful POWERstation or POWERserver for a wide range of business solutions. AIX Version 3.1.5 or AIX Version 3.2 for RS/6000 is required. POWER Gt3 Graphic FeatureThe POWER Gt3 graphics subsystem for the RS/6000 family of POWERstations offer the customer a variety of function and addresses 2D graphics applications. POWER Gt4 and Gt4x Graphic FeaturesOf the two graphic subsystems, the POWER Gt4x, offers the highest performance level, featuring 3D solid surface modeling and rendering, as well as 2D applications. The POWER Gt4x addresses a diverse set of applications such as design automation, architectural design, geophysical analysis, molecular modeling, high-energy physics, image rendering, visualization and animation. The POWER Gt4 addresses similar applications but with a more modest performance level. A selective update to AIX/6000 Version 3.2 is required for the POWER Gt4 and Gt4x. The POWER Gt3, Gt4 and Gt4x graphic subsystems for the RISC System/6000 all require AIX/6000 Version 3.2 and AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2. If you have this feature on order along with an order for AIX Version 3.1.5 for RS/6000, and AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.1, you must alter your software order to reflect AIX/6000 Version 3.2 and AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2. 9333 High-Performance Disk Drive SubsystemThe two models of the 9333 High-Performance Disk Drive Subsystem bring new levels of disk storage performance to the RS/6000 POWERstations/POWERservers. Maximum supported disk storage configurations are increased on all POWERstation/POWERserver 500 series and POWERserver 900 series systems. Note: The two models of the 9333 High-Performance Disk Drive Subsystem require AIX/6000 Version 3.2. If you have these features on order along with an order for AIX Version 3.1.5 for RS/6000 you must alter your software order to reflect AIX/6000 Version 3.2. RS/6000 FeaturesNew features and enhancements for selected models of the RISC System/6000 family include an M-Audio Capture and Playback Adapter that allows the user to capture, digitize and playback high quality audio and A SCSI Controller Passthrough Terminator Cable designed for uninterrupted termination of a SCSI bus shared by two host systems. Also included is six additional keyboard languages:
Most keyboard languages will now be available in the United States and worldwide. Memory features for model conversion systems has been expanded to include the previous model feature codes to simplify MES ordering. Note: These features require AIX/6000 Version 3.2. If you have these features on order along with an order for AIX Version 3.1.5 for RISC System/6000, you must alter your software order to reflect AIX/6000 Version 3.2. The following enhancements have been added to AIX Version 3.2.1 for RS/6000:
AIX Licensed ProgramsAIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2 (5601-257)AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2 is a state-of-the-art graphical user interface (GUI) environment for the RS/6000 POWERstations/POWERservers using AIX/6000 Version 3.2. It is an enhanced version of two current products, AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.1 and AIX Personal graPHIGS*/6000 Version 2.2.1. AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2 consists of the base product which is primarily for customers who require 2D GUI support and an additional, optional 3D graphics feature called AIXwindows/3D, which is directed to customers using 3D technical applications. AIXwindows Interface Composer/6000 Version 1.1 (5756-027)AIXwindows Interface Composer/6000 is a software development tool that provides assistance to the developer in the design and creation of GUIs for applications using OSF/Motif. The developer uses direct manipulation of the user interface components (buttons, panels, etc.) to design the GUI and the C code for the interface is generated automatically. In addition, a built-in C interpreter assists the developer with testing and debugging the user interface. AIX Personal Computer Simulator/6000 Version 1.2 (5601-263)AIX Personal Computer Simulator/6000 Version 1 Release 2 is designed to support many IBM Disk Operating System (DOS) applications running without modification on AIX/6000 Version 3.2. Multiple, concurrent DOS applications may run either in multiple AIXwindows or multiple shells for a single user or on multiple terminals for multiple users. In addition to previously announced support, AIX Personal Computer Simulator/6000 Version 1 Release 2 now supports Intel 80287 Numeric Processor Extensions, Lotus, Intel and Microsoft (LIM) standard 4.0, resizable VGA windows enhanced directory drive function, and CD-ROM devices. AIX/6000 Connectivity Licensed ProgramsThe AIX/6000 Connectivity Licensed Programs announcement includes new releases of the following communications programs:
Realtime Interface Co-Processor AIX Support for RS/6000(5696-038)Realtime Interface Co-Processor AIX Support for RS/6000 is a set of program services that provide an interface between AIX processes and tasks running on the following programmable communication adapters installed in a RS/6000 workstation:
Included in the product are a loader utility for loading co-processor microcode and application tasks, a co-processor AIX device driver, a C language interface to the device driver, dump and dump formatter utilities, sample code, and user documentation. This licensed program is a productivity tool designed for program developers writing applications for IBM Realtime Interface Co-Processors in the RS/6000 environment. AIX/6000 Professional Graphics Tool CollectionAIX/6000 Professional Graphics Tool Collection consists of the following three licensed program products which provide support for the application development environment and end-user interfaces:
AIX Open Systems Interconnection Messaging and Filing/6000 (5756-085)AIX Open Systems Interconnection Messaging and Filing/6000 (AIX OSIMF/6000) (5756-085), is a program offering that provides AIX/6000 Version 3 users with electronic mail (MHS) and file transfer (FTAM) services. These services support the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) standards specified by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). A required service update to support AIX OSIMF/6000 operation with AIX/6000 Version 3.2 will be available within three months after general availability of AIX/6000 Version 3.2. AIX OSIMF/6000 will not be supported by AIX/6000 Version 3.2 until the service upgrade has been installed. This required service update will be shipped to all AIX OSIMF/6000 customers of record but is to be installed only in support of AIX OSIMF/6000 operating with AIX/6000 Version 3.2 OSIMF/6000 is not a part of the AIX/6000 Version 3.2 System Program Order (5750-ACG). Prior to installation of AIX/6000 Version 3.2 on machines which are already running AIX OSIMF/6000, the following configuration files should be saved to tape or diskette for use when the service upgrade has been installed:
AIX InfoCrafter/6000 (5696-108)AIX InfoCrafter/6000* offers a solution for the online authoring and managing of large libraries of information. AIX InfoCrafter/6000 is a set of tools that provides a batch-oriented "build" process for compiling online libraries read by the InfoExplorer information retrieval software. On the authoring side, AIX InfoCrafter/6000 can accept input from a number of authoring environments. Its output, an online hypertext library, can provide access to one of an enterprise's most valuable assets, the knowledge and information shared by its workers. The combination of authoring flexibility and powerful output provides benefits to both information developers and knowledge workers alike. NetWare for AIX/6000 from IBM V3.11 (5696-236)NetWare for AIX/6000 from IBM V3.11 brings the functions from the most commonly installed network clients to the RS/6000 family. The user may recognize familiar services, with the additional benefits of the power and capability of the RS/6000 and AIX/6000 Version 3.2 with its wide variety of extensive processing power, large memory capacity a and wide range of peripherals. These features will bring new growth possibilities to the personal computer networks. Based on Portable NetWare from Novell, Inc., NetWare for AIX/6000 from IBM V3.11 integrates network services with AIX. A single POWERstation/POWERserver can perform dual roles as an AIX network system and a Novell NetWare file/print server. AIX Xstation Manager/6000 Version 1.3 (5601-457)The AIX Xstation Manager/6000 Version 1.3 is compatible with the fonts, national languages and file structures changes in AIX/6000 Version 3.2 and 11.4 clients in AIXWindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2. AIX/6000 Compiler Maintenance ReleasesAIX XL FORTRAN Compiler/6000 Version 2.2.1, AIX XL FORTRAN Run Time Environment/6000 V2.2.1, AIX XL Pascal Compiler/6000 Version 1.1.1 and AIX XL Pascal Run Time Environment/6000 Version 1.1.1 will support ISO 8859/x Code Sets and EUC according to the supports provided by AIX/6000 Version 3.2. Maintenance releases of AIX VS COBOL Compiler/6000 Version 1.1.1, AIX VS COBOL Run Time Environment/6000 Version 1.1.1, and AIX Ada/6000 Version 1.2.2 and AIX Ada Run Time Environment/6000 Version 1.2.2 will include APAR fixes and enhancements as well as support AIX/6000 Version 3.2 environment. Additional AIX/6000 Licensed ProgramsThe following additional licensed programs are supported by AIX/6000 Version 3.2:
System ManagementSystem Management Interface ToolThe System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) facility, a part of AIX/6000 Version 3.2, is enhanced to provide functional and usability improvements including management for performance tools, national language environment management, new devices, system resource controller and improved software applications. Beyond the character-based interface for SMIT, a new system management GUI is provided in AIXwindows/6000 Version 1.2 that uses the industry standard OSF/Motif graphics library. The SMIT facility in AIX/6000 Version 3.2 provides a set of menu- driven services that facilitate the performance of tasks such as installation, configuration, device management, problem determination, and storage management. The user is guided by a series of interactive menus and/or dialogs that automatically build, execute, and log commands required to accomplish selected operations thereby eliminating the need for the user to know or learn command level syntax for system management tasks. In addition, online softcopy help is available at each level of the interface. Selective UpdateThe software installation and update functions in AIX/6000 Version 3.2 have been enhanced to provide additional flexibility and control in the application of software packages and updates to those packages. Program updates may be independently applied, tested and made a permanent part of the system software. In addition, program updates to AIX/6000 Version 3.2 will be packaged to address specific problems or code enhancements, making it possible for users to apply updates for corrections or enhancements of their choice. Technical DescriptionAIX/6000 Version 3.2 EnhancementsAIX/6000 Version 3.2 contains a wide array of new functions and improved performance and usability enhancements. It has improved system and networking performance by reducing LAN device driver path lengths, increasing efficiency of UNIX sockets throughput, improving C compile and link time, and tuning selected kernel functions and Network File System (NFS), and TCP/IP network services. System performance for the POWERstation/POWERserver 320 is improved by reducing the memory requirements for:
AIX/6000 Version 3.2 virtual memory mapping interface, mmap, allows application programs to map files and share memory regions. Files can be accessed as arrays in virtual memory allowing simplified file access code in large object-oriented application programs. The Async I/O Extension facility provides an asynchronous I/O system call processing capability enabling improved system performance throughput in application environments such as servers that must handle requests from multiple clients concurrently. AIX kernel system calls are now able to initiate successive I/O requests prior to each I/O request completion which allows the calling process to continue without blocking. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 includes streams support compatible with UNIX System V Release 4, which provides defined standard interfaces for character input/output devices within the AIX kernel and its system services. (However, the portable streams do not include providing stream based-drivers). It provides the environment to port stream-based I/O devices. Installation of this selective kernel extension will improve development and performance of the AIX network communication services by providing a flexible and more portable set of facilities and development tools. In addition to providing streams environments, UNIX System V Release 3 Transport Interface, which runs over TCP/IP protocol, is provided. Networked applications which are written using TLI can be ported to AIX/6000 Version 3.2. This facility is in addition to, not instead of, Sockets System calls already in AIX/6000 Version 3.2. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 includes Xerox Network Systems (XNS) protocol, Levels 1 and 2. This facilitates porting and designing integrated office systems which can be built on the XNS network. Included also is the feature of an encapsulation over IP. Application Development ToolsXL C Compiler 1.2The XL C Compiler 1.2 is part of AIX/6000 Version 3.2. and produces optimized object code which exploits the RS/6000 hardware. It is upward compatible (i.e., both source and object) with XL C Compiler 1.1. The XL C Compiler 1.2 conforms to the following standards:
New/Enhanced functions since XL C Compiler 1.1:
Several Compile Options have been added or enhanced to improve productivity, throughput and/or performance. IXTOOLSThe following commands have been enhanced to comply with X/Open Portability Guide Issue 3 (XPG3):
The following commands have been enhanced to support NLS (i.e., EUC-J and ISO 8859/x)
The remaining commands have not been changed. Simple Network Management Protocol AgentTo aid in IBM's ongoing effort of providing required network management facilities, the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Agent facilities, a part of AIX/6000 Version 3.2, several new features/commands have been added. Enhancements to OnLine Hypertext Softcopy InformationThe Online Hypertext Softcopy Information support, provided as an integral part of AIX/6000 Version 3.2, continues to provide its users with supporting documentation. Entitlement documentation to support AIX/6000 Version 3.2 is provided in softcopy and utilizes the same medium as the code. This release has been enhanced to provide the user with additional function and customized options, enhanced link support and improved customer usability features. National Language SupportAIX/6000 Version 3.2 is now structured as a single worldwide operating system which includes National Language Support (NLS). All ISO 8859/x Code Sets are included in AIX/6000 Version 3.2 except ISO 8859-6 (Arabic) and ISO 8859-8 (Hebrew). The IBM Code Sets are supported to allow users to migrate to the standard code sets. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 has been modified to permit the manipulation of the different required encoding schemes and code sets by a single program object and can concurrently handle on a per process basis any one of the following:
Communications CapabilitiesCommunications capabilities are enhanced with the availability of new releases of AIX System Network Architecture Services/6000 Version 1.2 (SNA) with enhanced conversational security options, AIX 3270 Host Connection Program/6000 Version 1.3 with NLS support, SNA LU pooling for better resource management, 6098 graphics control unit attachment and TCP/IP using the Telnet 3270 option. NetWare for AIX/6000 from IBM v3.11 provides the functionality of Novell's Portable NetWare on the RS/6000, enabling the customer to integrate the RS/6000 into existing NetWare computer networks. This enables DOS, OS/2, and Windows clients to access AIX applications, thus enhancing interoperability and data sharing. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 provides additional communication protocols support such as Xerox Network Systems (XNS), Level 1 and 2. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 provides fiber optic connectivity through the Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) and Serial Optical Channel Converter (SOCC) adapters. The Block Multiplexer Channel adapter provides for attachment to a 370 parallel channel. These features, when used over TCP/IP protocols, enable workstations to share and distribute files, and facilitates remote executions in higher speed bandwidth than Token-Ring or Ethernet. Graphical User InterfaceAIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2 has performance, usability and functional improvements in addition to implementation of the MIT X Window System 11.4 and OSF/Motif 1.1 with international code set support. Also included is a new OSF/Motif based graphical user interface for the enhanced AIX Systems Management Interface Tool (SMIT) and an upgrade to the Desktop. Other HighlightsAIX/6000 Version 3.2 also contains the support for the following:
Upgrade UtilitiesThe upgrade utilities assist customers who move software configurations from AIX/6000 Version 3.1.5 to AIX/6000 Version 3.2. The following is some of the information moved by these upgrade utilities:
AIX/6000 Version 3.2 and AIX/6000 Version 3.1.5 AvailabilityIn order to meet customer needs relative to a planned, orderly upgrade of their installed base of POWERstations/POWERservers from AIX/6000 Version 3.1.5 to AIX/6000 Version 3.2. IBM is providing a period of concurrent availability of both products. This period will be for six months after the availability of AIX/6000 Version 3.2. This will allow customers to continue their installations and perform a upgrade to AIX/6000 Version 3.2 at their convenience. Diskless/Dataless Workstation SupportDataless workstation support will be available for the new entry RISC System/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 340 and 350 April 24, 1992. Also, diskless workstation support will be available April 17, 1992 for the new RS/6000 POWERstation/POWERserver 220. These systems are connected in a Token-Ring or Ethernet LAN environment. The diskless workstation support provides server and client facilities for two environments:
System Management Interface ToolThe System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) facility, a part of AIX/6000 Version 3.2, is enhanced beyond the character-based interface and provides a system management GUI that uses the industry standard OSF/Motif graphics library. SMIT functional and usability improvements include management for performance tools, language environment management, new devices, system resource controller, and improved software applications. AIX/6000 Version 3.2 provides a set of menu-driven services that facilitate the performance of tasks such as installation, configuration, device management, problem determination, and storage management. The user is guided by a series of interactive menus and/or dialogs that automatically build, execute, and log commands required to accomplish selected operations thereby eliminating the need for the user to know or learn command level syntax for system management tasks. In addition, online softcopy help is available at each level of the interface. Additionally, maintenance release for several AIX compiler licensed programs are included in this announcement. Selective UpdateThe software installation and update functions in AIX/6000 Version 3.2 has been enhanced to provide additional flexibility and control in the application of software packages and updates to those packages. Program updates may be independently applied, tested and made a permanent part of the system software. In addition, program updates to AIX/6000 Version 3.2 will be packaged to address specific problems or code enhancements, making it possible for users to apply updates for corrections or enhancements of their choice. Technical DescriptionOperating EnvironmentNot available. Hardware RequirementsRS/6000 systems with a single 120MB fixed-disk are dependent on a LAN connection for support of AIX/6000 Version 3.2. Small disk configurations above 120MB may be dependent on a LAN connection based on the fixed-disk storage requirement of the specific software selected. Refer to the Software Offerings in the manual "IBM RS/6000 System Overview" (GC23-2406) for assistance on planning fixed-disk storage requirements. System Units
Keyboards
External I/O:
ASCII DisplaysThe IBM 3151, 3161, 3162, 3163, and 3164 are supported in 3161 mode only. Support of the 3161 includes color attributes.
X Stations:*
Displays:
The IBM 6091 16-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 14.8 inches when measured diagonally. The IBM 6091 19-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 17.3 inches when measured diagonally. The IBM 6091 23-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 21.4 inches when measured diagonally. * RPQs for 'separate sync': RPQ 8K1700 for 5081-16 and RPQ 8K1744 for 6091-23. The 5081 and 6091 displays require cable feature code 4217 to attach to the POWER Gt1. Vendor Displays Mitsubishi HL-6915SBK 1280 x 1024 20-inch color NANAO FlexScan 9070(9) 1024 x 768 16-inch color NEC(8) 4D MultiSync(9) 1024 x 768 16-inch color NEC 5D MultiSync 1280 x 1024 20-inch color IDEK MF-5117 1024 x 768 17-inch color Sony GDM-1606/1953 1280 x 1024 16-inch, 19-inch color Sony GDM-1605/1954 1024 x 768 16-inch, 19-inch color Graphic Processors:
Dials:
Digitizers:
Lighted Program Function Keyboard:
Tablets and CursorPads:
Plotters:
Modems: Modem support is provided to allow communication through common carrier telephone networks using dial-up or leased lines with asynchronous protocols or the synchronous half-duplexed SDLC protocols. Not all of the features supported by the listed modems are supported by the AIX/6000 Version 3.2.
Printers:
The following OEM printers are also supported:
Printer notes:
Asynchronous CommunicationsRS/6000 asynchronous communications support requires the use of one of the standard serial communications ports or one of the following IBM adapters or controller:
DOS ServerDOS Server function requires a RS/6000 system with one or more of the following IBM communications adapters.
Network File System and Network Computing SystemThese facilities require a RS/6000 system with one or more of the following IBM communications adapters:
High Availability for Network File System (HANFS): A typical HANFS server hardware configuration requires the following:
Block Multiplexer Channel Connectivity: This function is designed to execute on the following RS/6000 computers:
This new channel connectivity allows the RS/6000 to communicate to a S/370 or S/390 host using this parallel channel protocol in block multiplexer mode. TCP/IP is supported and the TCP/IP Version 2.2 for VM (5735-FAL) licensed program is required at the host. This enhancement allows the RS/6000 to be used as a gateway between the VM host and the downstream networks that consist of LAN or WAN. Therefore, distributed systems can access the VM resources, NFS and the TCP/IP applications resident at the host. Fiber Distributed Data Interface Connectivity: This function is designed to execute on the following RS/6000 computers:
A programming interface (API) is provided for the device driver. FDDI support is available for single attach stations (SAS) or, with an extender card, for dual attach station (DAS). Software support for the FDDI adapter includes the device driver, support for TCP/IP, full configuration support using SMIT, and full diagnostic support. A FDDI LAN provides a network of up to 500 stations, with a maximum link-to-link distance of 2 kilometers. The total FDDI LAN circumference may be up to 100 kilometers. X.25 support requires the installation of the X.25 Communications Adapter. X.25 WAN support of DDN (Defense Data Network) US government certification has been added. The X.25 adapter design conforms to the ISO 8208 document which is compatible with the CCITT 1980 and CCITT 1984 recommendations. Physical attachment to the network is via the X.21 interface at speeds up to 64Kbps, or via V.35 at speeds up to 56 Kbps, or via V.24 at speeds up to 19.2 Kbps. Note: The X.25 product and function has been tested and approved for US only. Other countries are responsible to ensure necessary PTT approval, if required, has been obtained before installation and use. TCP/IP: The facilities of AIX/6000 Version 3.2 require the installation and use of at least one of the following IBM communications adapters or controllers:
Note: For using the standard asynchronous port TCP/IP connection, installation of communication adapters or controllers are not required. CD-ROM Hypertext Information Base Library disc: Use of the CD-ROM disc requires the installation and use of the RS/6000 Internal CD-ROM Drive (#2600) (30F8902) or IBM 7210 Model 001 External CD-ROM Drive. To print graphics from the hypertext information a printer that supports the PostScript datastream is required. Text Formatting System: The troff printing function of the Text Formatting System requires one of the following printers:
A device specific postprocessor is required for printing troff documents. Postprocessors for the printers listed above are provided with the Text Formatting System. For nroff printing functions, Text Formatting System requires one of the following printers:
Programming RequirementsAIX Japanese Language Support: In order to use the AIX Japanese Language Support to input Japanese characters by means of the Japanese Input Method (Romaji-to-Kana (RKC) and Kana-to-Kanji (KKC) conversion), the AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2 must be installed. High Availability for Network File System: HANFS requires TCP/IP and NFS. Feature 5053 is required. Block Multiplexer Channel Connectivity: This new channel connectivity allows the RS/6000 to communicate to a S/370 or S/390 host using this parallel channel protocol in block multiplexer mode. TCP/IP is supported and the TCP/IP Version 2.2 for VM (5735-FAL) licensed program is required at the host. This new enhancement allows the RISC System/6000 to be used as a gateway between the VM host and the downstream networks that consist of LAN or WAN. Therefore, distributed systems can access the VM resource, NFS and the TCP/IP applications resident at the host. Feature 5055 is required. Fiber Distributed Data Interface Connectivity: This function consists of a device driver and software diagnostics for FDDI on RS/6000. FDDI is a LAN communications technology using optical cabling, designed to operate with a line speed of 100 megabits per second. This function supports the ANSI X3T9.5 standard, except that the Station Management (SMT) function is limited to Agent support only. A RS/6000 workstation running FDDI can be managed on a LAN, but cannot enable a FDDI LAN manager interface residing in the RS/6000. The interface is compatible with 3172 interconnect controller model 002. The TCP/IP Version 2.2 for VM (5735-FAL) licensed program is required when using the 3172 connectivity. This connectivity requires feature 5054. Note: Actual throughput depends on factors such as user applications and system environments. InfoExplorer License Extension: Feature 5051 is required. Data Encryption Standard: Feature 5052 is required. Visual Systems Manager (VSM) requires AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1.2.5 (X11R5). CompatibilityThe XL C Compiler Version 1.2 implementation for AIX systems complies with the SAA C level 2 definition, with some exceptions. (The exceptions are specified in the AIX XL C/6000 Language Reference AIX/6000 Version 3.2, "SC09-1260". The Network File System support provided in the AIX/6000 Version 3.2 is compatible with other systems that support ONC/NFS(10) Versions 3.X or 4.X. LimitationsAIX Version 3.2.2 for RS/6000
AIX/6000 Version 3.2 does not provide support for other than ASCII (7-Bit) character usage in variable names. There are some networking and mail limitations in NLS on the use of non-ASCII characters in system names, user names, file names, directory names, commands and subroutines. The InfoExplorer License Extension must be ordered separately for each system that supports users of AIX InfoCrafter/6000 (5696-108) who author their own documentation and display via the InfoExplorer information retrieval software, or each system that supports users who choose to display a non-IBM library. Select Product Code #5051 and the quantity of charge feature numbers corresponding to the number of systems to be supported. The following AIX/6000 Version 3.2 facilities do not provide Japanese language character support:
See AIX/6000 Version 3.2 reference material for a list of commands and subroutines that support national languages. The following AIX/6000 Version 3.2 facilities do not provide National Language Support:
The stand alone diagnostics for the RS/6000 requires a minimum of 16MB of system memory to operate if the following external machines are attached:
These limitations apply to the following items supported by AIX Version 3.2.1 for RS/6000.
Note: Korean and Traditional Chinese language support is not available in AIX 3270 Host Connection Program/6000 Version 1.3.
The following chart describes supported/non-supported options for ADPCM:
Performance ConsiderationsThe performance of the DOS Server function is affected by the network transfer rate and the size and efficiency of the data transfer specific to the DOS or AIX application program. Security, Auditability, and ControlAIX/6000 Version 3.2 optionally uses the Data Encryption Standard (DES) in user authentication and data encryption as a part of the Network File System Remote Procedure Call functions. The use of DES normally implies a certain cryptographic strength in protecting data from disclosure. However, due to the particular key management technique implemented, the full cryptographic strength of the DES algorithm is not attainable in this product. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. FOR IBM US, DISKETTE MEDIA IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 25, 1991.Effective October 25, 1991, the following licensed program products and Backup Copy Options will no longer be available on diskette. Other media currently available for these licensed program products are not affected by this announcement. Those products which are currently available on 1/4" or 8MM streaming tape, or initial distribution via the preinstall/preload option, and Backup Copy Options on 1/4" or 8MM streaming tape will continue to be available on those media. Current licensees of AIX Licensed Programs who have already received AIX software on diskette and have specified diskette as their refresh media choice will continue to receive refresh distributions on diskette. Program Feature Number Number Program Name Version -------- -------- ------------------------------------ ------- Service delivery for fixes is not affected by this announcement. All normal and emergency fix distribution methodologies remains the same as in effect prior to this announcement. Statement of General Direction IBM intends to provide selected AIXsoftware on CD-ROM in the first half of 1992. Compact discs have large capacity, are convenient, easy to use and relatively inexpensive. IBM expects CD-ROM to become a primary removable media of choice for installing software and retrieving large quantities of information.5756-030 - IBM AIX VERSION 3 FOR RS/6000AbstractAIX* Version 3 for RS/6000* is a new version of the IBM AIX Operating System that has been restructured and enhanced to support and exploit the Performance Optimization with Enhanced RISC (POWER) RISC System/6000 family of products. Included are new or improved features such as: POSIX IEEE 1003.1-1988 standards conformance, X/Open XPG3 Base level compliance, Berkeley Software Distribution 4.3 (4.3 BSD) compatibility, extended real-time support, enhanced virtual memory management, enhanced physical disk space management, and advanced file system and program management. Facilities designed to meet Trusted Computing Base (TCB) level C2 security support, improved system management with network install facilities, and online hypertext softcopy information are included. Communications and networking support includes Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), X.25, Network File System** (NFS) and Network Computing System* (NCS). Product PositioningAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 is an advanced operating system that is based on UNIX** System V that conforms to the POSIX IEEE Standard 1003.1 - 1988, has received the X/Open XPG3 Base brand, is compatible with Berkeley Software Distribution Version 4.3 (4.3 BSD) and is designed to meet Trusted Computing Base level C2 security. It offers customers popular UNIX operating system features plus extended real-time support, an advanced file system and other features which provide an enhanced platform for application development and execution. While many of the features of AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 are derived from AIX/RT Version 2.2.1, it has been designed to exploit the RS/6000 family's POWER Architecture. AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 and its related licensed programs support workstation and server solutions for engineering/scientific and commercial multi-user environments. The IBM RS/6000 family and AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 join IBM's AIX Family, which includes the IBM RT System, IBM PS/2s running AIX PS/2, and IBM System/370 machines running AIX/370. Together, these AIX Family offerings provide the broadest range of UNIX system processing power in the industry. Highlights
DescriptionAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 is a multi-tasking, demand-paged, virtual memory operating system which can operate as a single-user or multi-user system. It is derived from the AIX/RT Version 2.2.1 Operating System, which has been restructured and enhanced to support and exploit the POWER Architecture of the IBM RS/6000 hardware, and to conform to the IEEE 1003.1-1988 standard for a Portable Operating System for Computer Environments (POSIX). The AIX/RT Operating System Version 2.2.1 kernel and AIX/RT Virtual Resource Manager (VRM) Version 2.2.1 have been merged into a single unified kernel to simplify the support of advanced function and the addition of device drivers, as well as to extend real-time capabilities to the full AIX process management environment. Also included is the optimizing C compiler and a basic set of application development tools. IBM Network File System and Network Computing System support is included to enhance distributed processing capabilities. Although the Network File System, which is offered as a separate licensed program on AIX/RT has been fully integrated into AIX Version 3 for RS/6000, some functions that are included in the AIX/RT Operating System product such as IBM SNA Services, have been removed and are offered as separately licensed IBM RS/6000 programs. Open Systems StandardsAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 demonstrates IBM's commitment to providing a standards-driven open-system product for customer environments with UNIX operating system requirements. IBM supports and is actively involved with such formal standards-developing organizations as the IEEE POSIX committee. POSIXAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 conforms to the standard for a Portable Operating System for Computer Environments (POSIX), IEEE 1003.1-1988. This standard specifies primitive operating system interfaces and source code level functions represented by system calls and C library routines. POSIX conformance was measured by the X/Open VSX Release 3.203 test suite. This test suite conforms to IEEE P1003.3 Draft 10 (Standard for Test Methods for Measuring Conformance for POSIX). AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 is also designed to meet the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 151-1. The National Institute of Standards (NIST, formerly NBS) has approved FIPS 151-1 for operating systems that are either developed or acquired for U.S. Government use where POSIX-like interfaces are required. FIPS 151-1 adopts the specifications contained in IEEE Standard 1003.1-1988, POSIX, with ten modifications as detailed in FIPS PUB 151-1. X/Open CAEThe X/Open Portability Guide, Issue 3 (XPG3), Copyright 1988, X/Open Company Limited, contains an evolving portfolio of practical industry standards and reflects the X/Open Common Applications Environment (CAE). The Common Applications Environment is built on the interfaces to UNIX operating systems and also covers other aspects required of a comprehensive applications interface. AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 has met the specifications of the X/Open Portability Guide Issue 3 (XPG3) and received the XPG3 Base brand. In VSX3, an extensive set of tests designed to indicate compliance to the specifications published in XPG3. The XPG3 Base brand encompasses the System Calls and Libraries, Commands and Utilities and the C Language elements of AIX Version 3 for RS/6000. In addition, the following licensed programs have met the specifications of XPG3 and received the X/Open Component brand:
Additional information is available in the X/Open XPG3 Conformance Statement for IBM AIX Version 3 for RS/6000, form number GC23-2330. Application MigrationAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 is designed to be generally source code compatible with AIX/RT. In addition, AIX Version 3 for RISC System/6000 is based on UNIX System V, and is compatible with Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) 4.3 for customers who may need to support existing applications which are based on these systems. Where any conflict or difference exists between specifications, the AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 compatibility priority is as follows: POSIX first, then SVID, then 4.3 BSD, and then AIX/RT. SYSTEM V CompatibilityAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 is upward compatible from the UNIX System V environment. AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 is derived from UNIX System V Release 1 and includes System V Release 2 and Release 3 extensions required to conform to the AT&T System V Interface Definition (SVID) Issue 2 for the Base Operating System with exceptions as required to conform with alternative standards/specifications such as POSIX and ANSI. 4.3 BSD CompatibilityAlthough derived from UNIX System V, AIX Version 3 for RISC System/6000 also offers 4.3 BSD function for both end users and programmers through a significant system convergence which includes most system calls, library routines, and commands as defined in the chapters 1, 2, 3 and 8 of the following BSD manuals:
AIX/RT CompatibilityAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 is generally source code compatible with the AIX/RT Operating System Version 2.2.1 application programming interfaces that are included in AIX Version 3 for RS/6000. As a result, in many cases only recompilation is required to migrate applications. Applications that use interfaces that have major deviations from standards will require modification. Provision is also made for transfer of AIX/RT data via standard AIX dump/restore utilities. AIX Family ComplianceAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 conforms to the IBM AIX Family Definition which defines a common operating system environment for multiple IBM processor architectures. This common AIX environment facilitates application design, portability, and interoperability across multiple AIX computer environments. Trusted Computing Base (TCB)AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 provides the following enhanced security functions:
These features have been designed to meet the National Computer Security Center (NCSC) Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) Class C2 requirement. IBM has applied to NCSC for certification. Improved Disk Space ManagementAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 provides improved management of physical disk space through the implementation and support of "logical volumes." Logical volumes are disk space allocation entities analogous to "minidisks" in AIX/RT. A major difference, however, is that logical volumes may be extended once configured and can span multiple physical disk units. Logical volume services also provide support for the addition or removal of system physical disk units as well as the ability to automatically maintain multiple copies of ("mirror") information at the logical volume level. Enhanced Virtual Memory ManagementAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 virtual memory management performs page fault handling and manages the allocation of real memory, paging space, and virtual storage segments. The secondary storage device used by AIX virtual memory management is the fixed disk. IBM RS/6000 POWER Architecture for virtual memory, in combination with the AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 virtual memory management facilities, gives IBM RS/6000 systems a demand-paged virtual address of 256 terabytes. This virtual address space consists of 1,048,576 256Mb segments where each segment contains 65,536 4Kb pages. AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 virtual memory management supports and exploits the large virtual address space provided by IBM RISC System/6000 systems by means of:
Note: A megabyte for RAM capacity purposes, is equal to 1,048,576 storage locations. A megabyte for fixed or removable disk storage capacity is equal to 1,000,000 storage locations. Advanced File SystemAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 provides an advanced file system that exploits the large virtual memory and hardware lock facilities of RS/6000 systems by building upon the services, recovery characteristics, and concurrency control facilities of AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 virtual memory management. The entire file system is mapped to virtual memory and manipulated as shared memory. Extended Real-time SupportAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 has altered and extended the kernel to provide an execution environment that is conducive to the support of real-time processing applications as well as time sharing applications. AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 provides a fundamental set of real- time features that will support online transaction processing and will equip IBM RS/6000 systems for the support of many computer- integrated manufacturing, process control, instrumentation and measurement, satellite data acquisition, securities market data feeds, and federal government applications where the system interface is with machines rather than people. The following real-time features/support are provided by AIX Version 3 for RS/6000:
AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 provides enhancements to the ported AIX/RT real-time support interfaces (e.g., process priority and timer management) such that the functions/services are available to privileged application programs as well as system interrupt handler and other kernel programs. Advanced Program ManagementAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 provides an advanced form of program management based on a unified programming model and an Extended Common Object File Format (XCOFF) binder/loader that is tailored for a virtual memory environment. Use of shared libraries is enhanced through support of page mapped loading, dynamic (i.e., load-time) binding, and a common linkage convention for inter-language calling. Dynamic binding also facilitates program updating since individual modules can be added or replaced in either an application or IBM RS/6000 licensed program without requiring the total program to be rebound or relinked. Integrated Communications SupportNetworking Facilities:
Note: The AIX Network File System Encryption Feature/6000, which provides a general purpose encryption capability, implements the Data Encryption Standard, and requires a special export license for shipment outside the U.S. In the U.S., it is available for general use. Refer to the ordering section for feature code designation.
The following additional function has been included with the NFS support provided for IBM RS/6000 system:
End User/Applications Services
Link Protocol Support:
Note: X.25 is a recommendation by the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultation Committee (CCITT) Terminal Support/ManagementSystem ConsoleThe AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 supports the terminal attachment capabilities of IBM RS/6000 systems by allowing the system console to be any character special file (i.e., TTY, PTY, HFT, null). This capability permits users to interact with system installation and system management facilities from an asynchronously attached ASCII character terminal or natively-attached keyboard and display device through both command and menu-driven interfaces. This eliminates the AIX/RT Version 2.2.1 requirement that a natively-attached keyboard and display device be a mandatory part of the system. A default system console is defined for IPL; however, the system administrator will be able to select/specify the system console device during run-time. The default for IPL may also be redefined by the system administrator. Virtual TerminalsVirtual terminals allow support of multiple simultaneous interactive applications on a single physical display device by means of full-screen time sharing, thereby giving the appearance of more terminals than physically exist on the system. Such sharing of physical interactive devices offers operator convenience and allows customers to reduce system cost. AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 virtual terminal support allows a virtual terminal to be defined to function on any natively-attached keyboard and All Points Addressable (APA) display device, i.e., non-ASCII character terminal as a high function terminal (HFT model) in one of the following modes: (1) in character mode, a simulated ASCII terminal (KSR model), which provides device-independent access to physical displays, or (2) in monitor mode (MOM) which allows controlled access to specific functions of a given physical display device. Graphics Hardcopy Output SupportAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 includes run-time execution support facilities for hardcopy output as follows: Computer Graphics Interface (CGI) Device DriversDrivers that provide device independent execution support for applications written to AIX Computer Graphics Interface Toolkit/6000. PostScript Printer SupportPostScript Datastream Manager is a utility that accepts PostScript page description language commands and routes a PostScript print file to a PostScript printer. Support includes:
Enhanced System ManagementSystem Management Interface Tool (SMIT): AIX Version 3 for RISC System/6000 provides a set of menu-driven services which facilitate the performance of tasks such as installation, configuration, device management, problem determination, and storage management. The user is guided by a series of interactive menus and/or dialogs that automatically build, execute, and log commands required to accomplish selected operations thereby eliminating the need for the user to know or learn command level syntax for system management tasks. In addition, online softcopy help is available at each level of the interface. Install/Update FacilitiesExisting IBM AIX/RT Version 2.2.1 mechanisms and procedures for software installation are extended and enhanced in AIX Version 3 for RISC System/6000 to improve usability. A set of menu-driven system facilities is provided for the initial installation as well as subsequent update of basic AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 components. Key features are:
AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 consists of an AIX startup system and a group of optionally installable AIX extensions. The AIX startup system provides customers with a minimum system subset that includes:
Optionally installable AIX extensions include such things as the C shell, DOS Server, accounting services, text formatting system, and application development tools. The AIX startup system can be installed on any RS/6000 fixed disk from any of the software distribution media selected. The AIX startup system will IPL and be ready for selection of National Language Version (NLV) support and for installation of AIX extensions and/or application programs; or for connection to a LAN as a ready-to-use client system. When the RS/6000 POWERstation 320 is equipped with the minimum entry 120MB 3.5-inch internal fixed disk with AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 preinstalled, it becomes a client machine. It is important to note some usage restrictions regarding AIX extensions and other software in this client system environment:
Configuration/Device ManagementA set of high-level commands is provided to support task-oriented device configuration such as the addition or removal of a device, showing a device or changing a device. These high-level commands replace the "devices" facility of AIX/RT Version 2.2.1. System management improvements are available for TCP/IP. These changes provide a menu/dialog user interface that permits the TCP/IP users to configure most network configurations without having an extensive knowledge of specific networking configuration requirements. They permit installation and configuration without remaking the kernel, plus system resource control for TCP/IP and its daemons. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent support is also provided for TCP/IP networks. SNMP is the current industry accepted method for managing TCP/IP networks. SNMP provides the capability of get, set and trap and a Management Information Base (MIB) for a TCP/IP environment. TCP/IP hosts that support SNMP may provide either or both the functions of an SNMP agent or an SNMP manager. The SNMP manager is able to respond to agent generated traps and generate get and limited set requests that are sent to the agent. The SNMP manager application, and application programming interface and commands are provided in the IBM AIX Network Management/6000 licensed program (5601-253). Examples of traps are:
Storage ManagementA set of high-level commands is provided for the management of file systems, logical volumes, and logical/physical groups. These commands, along with the logical volume managers, replace the minidisk facilities of the AIX/RT and allow the user to perform such operations as adding a volume group of hard disks to the system, removing a volume group of hard disks, moving the contents of a hard disk to another specified hard disk, adding a logical volume, or varying a volume group on or off. Problem DeterminationFacilities are included to help trained users and service representatives to diagnose and correct AIX supported systems hardware and/or software failures. These facilities are delivered in two forms:
Accounting ServicesAIX System Accounting provides the necessary services for collecting and processing the following types of system data:
Full Screen Text EditorsAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 includes two full screen editors as follows:
Command ShellsThe basic user interface to a UNIX operating system is the command "shell". Interacting with the user through the keyboard and terminal display, the shell manages the dialog between the computer user and a UNIX operating system. The shell is, in reality, a procedures language, i.e., a powerful command interpreter with built-in programming language features. AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 provides multiple command shells or procedures languages as follows: BOURNE ShellThe shell most widely used on UNIX operating systems, named after its developer. C ShellA shell originally developed as a part of the BSD version of the UNIX operating system. Although very similar to the BOURNE shell, it differs in that commands that control the flow of shell scripts resemble the corresponding constructs in the C programming language, hence, the name C shell. It also provides additional built-in features such as a history command buffer, aliasing and other conveniences. KORN Shell (obtained from UNIX System V Toolchest)The default shell for AIX Version 3 for RS/6000. It is based on the ksh shell offered with UNIX System V Release 3. The KORN shell is an enhanced compatible superset of the BOURNE shell incorporating additional features (many of which were previously available only in the C shell), such as command name aliasing, arithmetic expression evaluation, history substitution for command re-entry, job control, and VI editing mode. Restricted versions of the KORN shell are also included for use in environments where the operations and privileges of a user must be restricted for security or other reasons. Text Formatting SystemThe Text Formatting System provides a set of services that support the process of formatting and printing a wide variety of documents, including business and technical reports, journal articles, books, and reports formatted for printers or photo-typesetters. The Text Formatting System consists of the familiar UNIX operating system nroff and troff utilities and related set of commands and supporting functions from the Documenter's Workbench** Release 2.0 package as well as enhancements and additional commands to provide 4.3 BSD functions. Text Formatting System includes, but is not limited to, the following key facilities:
Application Development ToolsXL C Complier: Produces optimized object code when the optimization compiler option is specified. If no optimization is requested, compilation is faster. Standards Conformance/Source Code CompatibilityThe XL C Complier aids migration and coexistence by conforming with C standards and providing source code compatibility with various existing compilers:
XL C Complier provides compile time options to select which C language definition is required: ANSI mode, SAA mode, or EXTENDED mode. Optimization Techniques UtilizedWhen optimization is selected at compilation time by the user, the XL C Complier performs a variety of optimizations upon the program, which may include:
Base Application Development ToolkitThe Base Application Development Toolkit is a collection of common development tools that are designed to aid a programmer's productivity on the RS/6000 system and provide a key element in a Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) environment. The Base Application Development Toolkit includes the following tools: X development environment (xde), source code control system (sccs), system build facilities (make), symbolic debugger (dbx), Application Development Facilities (ADF) tools, and the AIX Assembler (as). X Development Environment(xde) provides an interactive multi-window application development environment that allows the developer to debug applications. xde was developed using the AIXwindows application development environment, based on OSF/Motif and requires AIXwindows Environment/6000 (5601-257) to be installed for execution and use. xde has the following capabilities:
Source Code Control System(sccs) is a collection of programs that manages changes to controlled text files. It provides facilities for storing, updating, and retrieving any version of a controlled file, controls updating privileges to a file, and records who made each change, when it was made, and why it was made. sccs assists software developers during the development, testing, and support of programs. Sccs provides commands to manipulate a repository of program files. It includes the following features:
System Build Facilities(make) Utilizes a set of pre-defined (and user customizable) rules and a user-defined make description file to create target products. make is primarily used for building up-to-date versions of programs though it can also be used for many other applications. make can work with any compiler, assembler, or linker that uses a command line interface. When the target product is a program, the predefined rules will typically be language specific, and the description file will define how and when to build target programs. If a target product is changed, the make command will build only those files of the target product affected by the change. make can build programs from sccs source files. Default rules are also provided for building C, FORTRAN, Pascal, Assembler, yacc, and many other files. A user can:
Symbolic Debugger(dbx) is a multilanguage debugger that provides the user with debugging commands that simplify problem determination. (dbx) provides the following functions:
ADF (Application Development Facility) ToolsADF includes a set of UNIX commands and utilities primarily used in the software development process. These tools include:
AIX AssemblerAIX Assembler (as) is provided for developers who need to directly generate the machine instructions. OnLine Hypertext Softcopy InformationInfoExplorer and hypertext information base: InfoExplorer, as an integral part of AIX Version 3 for RS/6000, allows users access to information in the online hypertext information base. Users can enter the hypertext information base via an index of common tasks, select the desired task, and be shown the information on how to do the task. Users can set up an information window beside an AIX window and have the information on how to do something visible while they are doing it. Other methods of access into the information include selecting a particular command or subroutine from a list rather than having to recall its name, browsing through the information in a simulated book mode, full-text search on words/phrases/titles plus a variety of Boolean search specifications, and user-created bookmarks. Once in the hypertext information base, users can:
The hypertext information base can reside on the fixed disk in a server environment, on a CD-ROM serving one or more users, or both. Man CommandThe online "pubs" man command provides the capability to view sections of the "AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 Commands Reference" and "Technical Reference" information. The man command locates and displays the entries for the specific title and section for the online information. The command syntax is compatible with other UNIX operating systems, but the screen presentation may be different. National Language Support (NLS)National Language Support provides the capability for an end user to operate with the system in many different countries using native standards and conventions for these countries. The system is capable of processing national language data consistent with the country characteristics. Major NLS categories are character handling, character usage in object names, support for language dependent functions, and message handling. National Language Support as described in this announcement, and which is referred to in other RS/6000 program product announcements, includes the following, unless stated otherwise in the respective announcement material for each program product: National Language (NL) character encoding and handling: This is the capability of the program product to recognize and process characters contained in the AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 IBM PC Code Page 850 for Single Byte Character Set (SBCS), or Shifted-Japanese Industry Standard (S-JIS) IBM PC Code Page 932 for Japanese Kanji (Double Byte Character Set-DBCS). The above two code pages are mutually exclusive. The S-JIS Code Page support is only offered in Japan, and cannot process the IBM PC Code Page 850. The IBM PC Code Page 850 is offered in other countries, and cannot process S-JIS. Pass Through: Pass through is defined as the ability of a program to support the flow of data through the program without processing the information in such a manner that all data, control and graphic characters flow unaltered through the program to another program. National Language character usage in object names/literals/comments: This is the capability to use characters from the code pages mentioned above when naming objects, such as user data files. It is also the capability to use the NL characters in literals and comments in compiler source statements. Country-specific conventions can be set by the user from the command line or by the program on a per process basis. These conventions include the National Language unique ways to represent date, time, monetary values, numbers, collating sequences, and messages. By setting the appropriate environment variables, users can define their own "locale". Default tables for supported languages are provided and are also user configurable. Standard C library subroutines provide language dependent functions. There are a set of subroutines designed to handle the extended characters needed for National Language Support. Most other system functions make use of these subroutines in order to process all available characters. Most of the Operating System subroutines and commands are sensitive to the locale and work in a manner consistent with the locale values. National Language message handling: This is the capability of the program product messages, panels, and prompts to be translated into national languages. That is, the translatable material is separated from the program executable code. Refer to the ordering information to determine which program products offer translated materials. AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 provides national language character handling. The default keyboard mapping is U.S. English. At installation time a menu is presented to the user to select one of the IBM World Trade keyboards. A facility is provided for user definable keyboards mapping. The System also supports multiple end users concurrently interacting with the system using one or more supported keyboards and respective country dependent national language conventions. The multilingual support is provided via table driven NLS functions. All of these NLS tables are in the AIX Version 3 for RS/6000. The end user can establish the National Language environment for the application session. This may be different than the NLS environment set for the system and/or other natively-attached device sessions. The IBM National Language keyboards supporting the IBM PC Code Page 850 provided in this release are:
The IBM National Language keyboard supporting the IBM PC Code Page 932 provided in this release is:
X/Open based message facilities are incorporated in the AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 to support:
Customer ResponsibilitiesWhen implementing DOS Server function and IBM AIX Access for DOS Users facilities, users are responsible for ensuring compliance with the applicable program license agreements of the application programs being accessed or obtained. Facilities are available within the AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 to help end users comply with those application program License Agreements. These facilities can help restrict application program execution to certain designated machine(s)/users. Operating EnvironmentNot available. Machine RequirementsAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 will support RS/6000 systems with a minimum of 8Mb memory and 120Mb fixed-disk storage configured with at least one supported display and keyboard or ASCII terminal. When AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 is ordered preinstalled (Option #5005) On a RS/6000 POWERstation 320 equipped with only the minimum entry 120 MB internal fixed disk (Client Machine), either an Ethernet High-Performance LAN Adapter (#2980) or a Token-Ring High-Performance Network Adapter (#2970) is required for connection to an AIX server machine, with larger fixed-disk storage capacity, for access to AIX InfoExplorer soft copy entitlement documentation and other AIX optional extensions not included in the client machine's preinstalled AIX "startup system" subset. Use of the AIX InfoExplorer information base and/or other AIX extensions will not be possible on this client machine until access to its server machine is established. Any RS/6000 POWERstation 320 or POWERstation 520 ordered with AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 and either the High-Performance 8-Bit 3D Color Graphics Processor (Feature #2780) or the High-Performance 24-Bit 3D Color Graphics Processor (Feature #2781) must have a minimum of 16 MB of memory for software support. Information can be found in the "IBM RS/6000 General Information and Planning Information Kit" (GK2T-0237). Refer to this information to determine machine memory and fixed disk storage requirements for the AIX "startup system" subset, optionally installable AIX extensions, and any prerequisite or corequisite (i.e., AIXwindows Environment/6000), and all other licensed programs ordered for this machine. Total RAM and fixed-disk storage requirements for the machine are based on all licensed programs and user applications to be installed. Note: A megabyte for RAM capacity purposes, is equal to 1,048,576 storage locations. A megabyte for fixed or removable disk storage capacity is equal to 1,000,000 storage locations.
Asynchronous CommunicationsRS/6000 asynchronous communications support requires the use of one of the standard serial communications ports or one of the following IBM adapters or controller:
DOS Server function requires an RS/6000 system with one or more of the following IBM communications adapters.
Network File System and Network Computing System facilities require an RS/6000 system with one or more of the following IBM communications adapters.
X.25 support requires the installation of the X.25 Communications Adapter. The X.25 adapter design conforms to CCITT 1980 and CCITT 1984 recommendations as described in the "IBM SNA General Information" manual (GIM) references GA27-3761 and GA27-3345. Attachment will be via an X.25 interface as delineated in "IBM Architecture Reference" Document SC30-3409. Physical attachment to the network will be via the X.21 and X.21bis interface(s) at speeds up to 64Kbps. TCP/IP facilities of AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 require the installation and use of at least one of the following IBM communications adapters or controllers:
CD-ROM Hypertext Information Base Library disc: Use of the CD-ROM disc requires the installation and use of the RS/6000 Internal CD-ROM Drive (#2600) (30F8902) or IBM 7210 Model 001 External CD-ROM Drive. To print graphics from the hypertext information base a printer that supports the PostScript datastream is required. Text Formatting System: The troff printing function of the Text Formatting System requires one of the following printers:
A device specific postprocessor is required for printing troff documents. Postprocessors for the printers listed above are provided with the Text Formatting System. For nroff printing functions, Text Formatting System requires one of the following printers:
Programming RequirementsDOS Server function: In order to utilize the AIX Version 3 for RISC System/6000 DOS Server function, IBM personal computer or IBM Personal System/2 users are required to have IBM AIX Access for DOS Users licensed program (5709-030)(DOS client). X Development Environment (XDE): In order to use the xde facilities of the Base Application Development Toolkit contained in the AIX Version 3 for RS/6000, the AIXwindows Environment/6000 licensed program (5601-257) must be installed. InfoExplorer Graphics InterfaceIn order to use the InfoExplorer Graphics Interface of AIX Version 3 for RS/6000, the AIXwindows Environment/6000 licensed program (5601-237) must be installed. The AIX InfoExplorer ASCII Interface has no programming corequisites. LimitationsWhen a DOS user accesses AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 text files via the DOS Server function, line endings and other file characteristics specific to AIX applications may appear different. Use of the conversion utilities supplied with the IBM AIX Access for DOS Users and the DOS Server function may be necessary for proper viewing. Participating IBM personal computer or IBM Personal System/2's must be configured with the necessary programs and adapters to facilitate connection to RISC System/6000 system. Each IBM personal computer or IBM Personal System/2 connected to RS/6000 systems must have installed IBM DOS Version 3.3 along with IBM AIX Access for DOS Users licensed program. While the System Build Facilities (make) function of the Base Application Development Toolkit can work with any language, its functions will be limited based on the translators and interpreters available on the system it runs on. Make can function with compilers, assemblers, or linkers that use a command line interface. IBM 5084 Digitizers: IBM 5084 Models 1, 2, and 3 are attached using the AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 Asynchronous Communications Device Driver. 4-Port Multiprotocol Communications Controller: A data rate of up to 19.2kbps is supported for data output using EIA-232D on any port of the 4-Port Multiprotocol Communications Controller. Note: With appropriate user provided software, it is possible to achieve data rates that exceed the above stated IBM supported data rate of 19.2K bps. CompatibilityThe XL C Complier implementation for AIX systems complies with the SAA C level 2 definition, with some exceptions. (The exceptions are specified in the "XL C User's Guide for AIX Version 3 for RISC System/6000", (SC09-1259) The XL C Complier is source code compatible with the languages supported by the following compilers, with some exceptions.
The exceptions are specified in the "XL C User's Guide for AIX Version 3 for RS/6000", (SC09-1259) The NFS support provided in the AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 is compatible with other systems that support ONC/NFS versions 3.X or 4.X. Performance ConsiderationsThe performance of DOS Server function is affected by the network transfer rate and the size and efficiency of the data transfer specific to the DOS or AIX application program. On RS/6000 POWERstations configured with 8 MB of memory in a stand-alone or networked environment where it is necessary to have the InfoExplorer hypertext information base locally resident, InfoExplorer Graphics Interface performance will be degraded because of limited memory. It is recommended that the soft copy data base reside on disk (not CD-ROM) and be accessed only via the InfoExplorer ASCII Interface for improved performance. If connected to a larger memory system running AIX Version 3 for RS/6000 with InfoExplorer, customers may alternately choose to use the InfoExplorer Graphics Interface remotely through AIXwindows Environment/6000. The result is improved InfoExplorer Graphics Interface performance over local performance in 8MB systems. Security, Auditability, and ControlAIX Version 3 for RS/6000 optionally uses the Data Encryption Standard (DES) in user authentication and data encryption as a part of the Network File System Remote Procedure Call functions. The use of DES normally implies a certain cryptographic strength in protecting data from disclosure. However, due to the particular key management technique implemented, the full cryptographic strength of the DES algorithm is not attainable in this product. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Trademarks(R), (TM), * Trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ** Company, product, or service name may be a trademark or service mark of others. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other
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