Welcome to Comm-Pro Associates, Inc. - Provider of X.25 and TCP/IP software components for the IBM 37XX (3745, 3720, 3725 or 3705) Communications Controllers (EP|NCP|NCP-R|PEP) and IBM Router based Mainframe environments.
Notice: Comm-Pro has retired the 37XX Network Access Support Software packages. While we provided many products & features for the IBM 3705, 3720, 3725 & 3745 and Amdahl Communication Controller / Front End Processors these devices are no longer in use.
X.25 via IBM 37XX Communication Controller Support
(Over 30 years of experience supporting IBM 37XX Communication Controllers)
X.25 Network Access Support Products: - ITI, DSP, BPAD, PSH, QLLC, XPATH, etc.
This collect of 37XX software packages allows personal computers, asynchronous TTY
terminals, BSC 2780/3780 contention mode terminals, BSC 3270 terminals and native SNA PU
type 1 and 2 terminal equipment to access host systems via packet switched networks that
utilize X25 link access procedures. From the host's viewpoint, there is no distinction
between directly connected terminals and those that communicate via an X.25 network.
NCP Version 7 Release 8 Mod 1 is supported under our NCP V7R8
distribution, see link for details.
37XX PRODUCTS & SERVICES
• X.25 37XX NAS - Network Access Support Products
X.25 - ITI, DSP, BPAD, PSH, QLLC, XPATH, etc.
• 37XX NAS/IP - Network Access Support, TCP/IP Extension
TCP/IP (PPP) - TELNET/EP, TN3270/EP, etc.
• 37XX NAS Other Products and Features
NFP (PP04) STATS, etc.
Consulting Services and Custom Enhancements
28 Years of experience supporting IBM 3745|3720|3725|3705 Communication
Controllers.
OTHER PRODUCTS - MAINFRAME ROUTER ENVIRONMENTS
• X.25 Host NAS for OS/390, MVS/ESA and VM/ESA -
Overview
X.25 connectivity via IBM XTP and Cisco XOT routers into OS/390, MVS/ESA and VM/ESA
applications via the host resident TCP/IP stack. Installation's that no longer have a
requirement for 270x emulator program applications, should consider Comm-Pro's X.25 Host
NAS product as a replacement for IBM 3745's running NCP with NPSI or X.25 37XX NAS.
The X.25 Host NAS product is used in conjunction with various Cisco XOT enabled routers
and IBM 2210, 2212, 2216 routers, 3746-900 and Net Utility.
37XX PRODUCTS ON THE HORIZON
• 37XX NAS Products Currently Under Development/Review at
Comm-Pro
SHIP26, TCP/IP, Ethernet, Frame Relay, etc.
• SHIP26 Status - June 2, 1999
37XX PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
• Recent Ship25 Product Component Releases
TCP/IP, PPP, TN3270/EP and TELNET/EP, etc.
• Enhancements
Product Enhancements (after initial release) by Ship Level, and Comm-Pro support
dates for NCP, EP and SSP Versions/Releases, as they become available.
• Maintenance and Support
Maintenance Summaries, APARs, PTFs etc.
• NCP Version 7 Release 8, EP Version 1 Release 14
and SSP Version 4 Release 8
Now supported under SHIP25 Mod 2 - (Requires CUME TCD > 07-31-2000). EP
Version 1 Release 14 stand alone support is currently on hold.
• NCP Version 7 Release 7, EP Version 1 Release 14 and SSP
Version 4 Release 7
Now supported under SHIP25 Mod 2 - (Requires CUME TCD > 03-23-1999). EP
Version 1 Release 14 stand alone support is currently ON HOLD.
• Year 2000 Support
Support issues, concerns.
COMPANY INFORMATION
• Company History and Philosophy
International Marketing Support - Comm-Pro Business Partners - Link
Comm-Pro currently directly supports the majority of their X.25 37XX NAS (37XXNAS) International customers out of their headquarters in Santa Clarita, California (U.S.A.).
As for potential International X.25 Host NAS (HNAS) customers, we suggests that you go through one of our business partners whenever possible to take advantage of the added value of; local language, time zones, support, etc. Comm-Pro can support International HNAS customers directly from their headquarters in Santa Clarita, California (U.S.A.) should our business partner support not be available in your region. Please refer to the International Marketing Support - Comm-Pro Business Partners link for contact information.
LINK TO SITES WITH RELATED TOPICS
AMDAHL - Amdahl Corporate Home Page
• Amdahl 4745 Communications Processor Series Specification
• Amdahl Withdrawal From Market
• Amdahl Year 2000 Information
Cisco Systems - Cisco Systems Home Page
• XOT
- X.25 over TCP/IP
Product Information Link for XOT. See Request For Comments (RFC)
1613.
IBM - Networking Products
• IBM
Communication Controller Migration Guide Abstract and Guide
(PDF 3 MB)
Refer to Chapter 6 - X.25 NCP Packet Switching Interface (NPSI)
If the Guide hyperlink fails for the PDF document, go directly to IBM Redbooks main page and search on IBM Form Number SG24-6298-00 to locate the document.
• IBM - 3745
Communication Controller and Network Control Program
Product Information Li.
• IBM - 3746 NWAYS
Multiprotocol Controllers
Product Information Link for Model 900/950.
• IBM - Routers
Product Information Link for 2210, 2212 and 2216 Routers.
• IBM Year 2000 Product Readiness
See Generate a Hardware Report for 37mm and 3745 minimum EC levels and
See Generate a Software Report for NCP and EP support levels.
Some of Comm-Pro's existing customers using NAS products .
Last Update - December 31, 2014