Channel Input Modules(GET PDF)

The BUS/TAG and ESCON Channel Input connectivity modules of the Solimar® Print Director™ Enterprise (SPDE) accepts print data from IBM and compatible mainframe systems by an integrated online channel connection. The Solimar print server appears to host systems as a mainframe printer and can receive and process data or simply act as a pass-through channel link in a daisy-chain configuration.

These modules are often used for directing mainframe and network data to the Solimar print server for managing, distributing, and archiving print jobs.

Technical Specifications

General

• Receives multiple jobs simultaneously via channel address
• Supports up to four BUS/TAG or ESCON inputs per print server
• Outputs variable record format
• Configure each input with up to 256 adjustable printer addresses
• Integrated connectivity eliminates the need for multiple vendors to transfer data
• Reads data from mainframe or compatible systems
• Routes jobs automatically based on printer addresses
• Emulates 3211, 3262, 4245, 4248, and 6262 line printers

Components

• BUS/TAG or ESCON communication software
• Standard PCI adapter
• 5V compatible PCI slots
• 4.2" x 5.75" adaptor card
• EMI Certified - Meets latest CE/FCC requirements

Notes

• Channel Input modules support PCI-X slots and can operate in either 3.3V (100MHz or less) or 5.0V PCI slots and in 32 or 64 bit slots.