Article Title : NCDware 3.2 Server Creation Date : 07/14/94 Message ID : JGRNSQ Last Update : Expiration Rules : unknown Location : NCD-Articles/NCDware ================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- *-----------------------------------------* | NCDware 3.2 Servers | *-----------------------------------------* Key Points: ----------- o Translating features into a server o Memory requirements for servers o Boot options over LAN and from local storage Contents -------- * NCDware * Server Configurations * Server Availability * NCDware Licensed Options * Memory Requirements * NCDware Boot Media * Local Boot Media * Local Boot Media Options * Software Releases for Discontinued Models NCDware ======= NCDware is Network Computing Devices's optimized X Server software. It offers a wide range of powerful features that increase performance, simplify administration, and maximize the utility of NCD's X terminals. This software can boot an NCD X terminal either over the network or from local storage. XRemote is an NCDware option that allows NCD X terminals to communicate efficiently over serial lines. New features in NCDware 3.2 include local tn3270 terminal emulation, local Display PostScript, Energy Star support, local OSF/Motif, NFS file service, local XTrap, Quick Start PCMCIA memory cards as well as significant enhancements to existing features like adding PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) communication to XRemote. Please, see also the "NCDware 3.2 Release Notes." Server Configurations ===================== NCDware 3.2 contains several server configurations to provide the maximum number of features while minimizing memory use. The list below denotes the name of the NCDware 3.2 server configurations, the description of the server and the features included in the named server configuration. Standard Server --------------- Description Convenient packaging for simultaneous use over a LAN and XRemote serial connections with popular local clients and selected features Included Features LAN & XRemote interfaces plus local NCDwm, NCDterm, Console, Energy Star, file and network services, SIE, XTrap, NCDaudio, all "Show" clients Minimal Server -------------- Description Optimized server to support a mini- mum memory configuration for each supported NCD model on a LAN Included Features LAN interface plus local NCDwm, NCD- term, Console, Energy Star, file and net- work services, some "Show" clients XRemote Only Server ------------------- Description Specialized server for minimally con- figured NCD models using XRemote serial communication Included Features XRemote interface plus local NCDwm, NCDterm, Console, Energy Star, file and network services, some "Show" clients NCD 3270 Server --------------- Description Full IBM connectivity over a telnet (tn3270) connection-includes editor to customize keyboard layouts Included Features Standard Server plus local NCD 3270 and Graphical Keyboard Mapper MWM Server ---------- Description Provides an OSF/Motif desktop Included Features Standard Server plus local MWM DPS Server ---------- Description Enables Display PostScript applica- tions such as Solaris AnswerBook Included Features Standard Server plus local DPS MWM, DPS Server --------------- Description Enables Display PostScript applications with a Motif desktop Included Features Standard Server plus local MWM & DPS PEX Server ---------- Description Supports 3-D graphics applications Included Features Standard Server plus local PEX Server Availability =================== The following table lists the server configurations along the left column and the supported terminal models along the top. An entry of "X" indicates that the server configuration is available for the terminal models. An entry of "NA" indicates that the server configuration is not available for the terminal models. 19c,17fs, Server 17cr,19g,21c MCX ECX 15r,19r ------ ------------ --- --- ------- Standard X X X X Minimal X X X X XRemote Only(1) X X X X NCD 3270 X X X X MWM X X X X DPS X X NA NA MWM/DPS X X NA NA PEX X X NA NA Server 15b 14c,17c(2) 19(2) ------ --- ---------- ----- Standard X X X Minimal X X X XRemote Only(1) X X NA(3) (1) XRemote Only Servers are available to load into PCMCIA cards or preloaded in PROM and in PCMCIA cards. (2) The 14c, 17c and 19 are discontinued hardware products. (3) All supported platforms are available with XRemote 3.2 except the NCD19 which can run XRemote 2.4.8. NCDware Licensed Options ======================== The following table lists which licensed options are available in the NCDware 3.2 server configurations. The licensed software options are listed in the left column. The server configurations are listed in the top right columns. An entry of "X" indicates that the licensed option is present in the server configuration in that column. Licensed Options Standard Minimal XRemote Only ---------------- -------- ------- ------------ XRemote X X NCDnet (DECnet) X X NCD 3270 Display PostScript (DPS) Motif Window Manager (MWM) PEX (3D Graphics) Licensed Options NCD 3270 MWM DPS ---------------- -------- --- --- XRemote X X X NCDnet (DECnet) X X X NCD 3270 X Display PostScript (DPS) X Motif Window Manager (MWM) X PEX (3D Graphics) Licensed Options MWM/DPS PEX ---------------- ------- --- XRemote X X NCDnet (DECnet) X X NCD 3270 Display PostScript (DPS) X Motif Window Manager (MWM) X PEX (3D Graphics) X Memory Requirements =================== The following table lists the server configurations along the left column and the supported terminal models along the top. Each table entry indicates the minimal memory requirements in mega bytes (MB) for a terminal model running a server configuration. An entry with a breakdown i.e. "6 MB (2/4)" indicates terminal models which address code (2 MB) and data (4 MB) memory separately. An entry of "NA" indicates that the server configuration is not available for that model. 19c,17fs, Server 17cr,19g,21c MCX ECX 15r,19r ------ ------------ --- --- ------- Standard 8 MB (4/4) 8 MB (4/4) 4 MB 8 MB Minimal 6 MB (2/4) 6 MB (2/4) 4 MB 5 MB XRemote Only 6 MB (2/4) 6 MB (2/4) 4 MB(1) 5 MB NCD 3270 8 MB (4/4) 8 MB (4/4) 4 MB 8 MB MWM 8 MB (4/4) 8 MB (4/4) 4 MB 8 MB DPS(2) 8 MB (4/4) 8 MB (4/4) NA NA MWM/DPS(2) 10 MB (6/4) 10 MB (6/4) NA NA PEX(3) 8 MB (4/4) 8 MB (4/4) NA NA Server 15b 14c,17c(4) 19(4) ------ --- ---------- ----- Standard 4 MB 4 MB 5 MB Minimal 4 MB 4 MB 5 MB XRemote Only 4 MB 4 MB NA(5) (1) XRemote for the ECX is available for PCMCIA Memory Cards. PROMs are not available. (2) For applications more advanced than PostScript file viewing, recommend increasing data RAM to 8 MB. (3) Recommend 8MB or more data memory for most "display list mode" PEX applications. (4) The 14c, 17c and 19 are discontinued hardware products. (5) All supported NCD platforms are available with XRemote except the NCD19, which can run XRemote 2.4.8. NCDware Boot Media ================== NCDware can be broken into two sets of components: those that run on a host system and those that run on the NCD X terminal. For example, installation of NCDware Boot Media (CD or tape) is supported on the host system while the X server itself runs on the NCD X terminal. NCDware includes binaries for supportive applications such as the Font Server, XDM login service, and XRemote host side support. These supportive applications run on the host system and enhance (or enable in the case of XRemote) the operation of the NCD X terminal. Even when using local boot media, it is wise (or required in the case of XRemote) to also install a copy of the NCDware media. The latest release of NCDware supports installation and configuration on the following host operating systems: o SunOS o DEC ULTRIX o Hewlett-Packard HP-UX o DEC VMS o IBM AIX Additional host system installations and NCDware supportive applications are provided on the Contribution CD which is included with every copy of the NCDware Boot Media. Local Boot Media ================ PROMs and PCMCIA Memory Cards are media options which store NCDware X Server software "locally." In addition, PCMCIA card-based units allow you to store updated revisions of NCDware which can be downloaded into the PCMCIA card across the network. It is advisable to purchase an NCDware Boot Media with those NCD X terminals that will be booting from PROM or PCMCIA Memory Cards, as it provides fonts, XRemote host binaries, and compressed X Servers that can be downloaded into the PCMCIA Memory Cards. PCMCIA Memory Cards ------------------- NCD is offering preconfigured PCMCIA Memory Cards in two sizes: 2MB and 4MB Quick Start. The major benefit of a PCMCIA Memory Card vs. PROMs is that it is "update ready". New revisions of NCDware can be downloaded across the network as compressed boot images into the PCMCIA Memory card. These compressed boot images are also included on the NCDware Boot Media. Quick Start PCMCIA Memory Cards ------------------------------- Quick Start PCMCIA Memory Cards (4MB) have either a Minimal X Server or an XRemote Only Server preconfigured into the card at the factory along with fonts and configuration files. This allows users to boot the unit, login, and operate in their native environment locally or remotely (Sun, HP, IBM, and DEC Ultrix) within minutes. Local Boot Media Options ======================== The following table lists the local boot media options with preloaded server configurations along the left two columns and the supported terminal models along the top. An entry of "X" indicates that the local media option with the corresponding preloaded server is available for the terminal models. An entry of "NA" indicates that the local media option is not available for the terminal models. 19c,17fs, Local Media Server 17cr,19g,21c MCX ECX 15r,19r ----------- ------ ------------ --- --- ------- PROM Minimal X X NA(1) X XRemote Only X X NA(1) X ----------- ------ ------------ --- --- ------- 2 MB PCMCIA Minimal X X X X Memory Cards(2) XRemote Only X X X X ----------- ------ ------------ --- --- ------- Quick Start Minimal X X X X 4 MB PCMCIA XRemote Only X X X X Memory Cards(2,3) Local Media Server 15b 14c,17c(4) ----------- ------ --- ---------- PROM Minimal X X XRemote Only X X ----------- ------ --- ---------- 2 MB PCMCIA Minimal X X Memory Cards(2) XRemote Only X X ----------- ------ --- ---------- Quick Start Minimal X X 4 MB PCMCIA XRemote Only X X Memory Cards(2,3) (1) Servers in local media for the ECX is available for PCMCIA Memory Cards. PROMs are not available. (2) Requires ESP or TRP Network Board except for the ECX which has built-in PCMCIA. (3) The Quick Start PCMCIA cards (4MB) require 2.6.0 Boot PROMs. (4) The 14c, 17c and 19 are discontinued hardware products. The 19 may only work with PROMs. PROM options for the 19 continue to be available for previous releases of NCDware and XRemote. Software Releases for Discontinued Models ========================================= NCD continues to provide the latest software release for all discontinued NCD terminal models. The following table lists the latest software release version for discontinued hardware models. These release versions continue to be available on the price list. Discontinued NCD Terminal Models NCDware 16 16e 19 19b 15s 14c 17c ------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- NCDware LAN Release 3.1 3.1 3.2.1 3.1 NA(1) 3.2.1 3.2.1 XRemote Release 2.4.8 2.4.8 2.4.8 2.4.8 2.4.8 3.2.1 3.2.1 ______________________________________________________________