Network Management and Monitoring

GPS

General Print Server

Platform: z/VSE and VSEⁿ

GPS (General Print Server) restores and augments 328x print functionality in the TN3270 environment.

Compatible with a wide variety of network operating systems and network-based printers.

For printers attached directly to the network, GPS implements the HP Jetdirect Sockets protocol to communicate with the printer. For other printers, GPS uses the standard LPR/LPD function within TCP/IP for VSE.

More flexible than TN3270 printer support—GPS allows 328x print output to be sent to any TCP/IP printer.

Printing occurs without requiring the user to log on to the mainframe for a printer connection. As long as the printer or the associated Line Printer is available, manual intervention is unnecessary.

Preserves VTAM LU name privacy for installation-specific security purposes. TN3270E compromises this security measure by allowing users to specify their own LU name.

GPS is an optional product that is included with your TCP/IP for VSE distribution—simply obtain a product key code for activation.

Data Sheet

Available Downloads

TCP/IP for VSE

GPS is included in the TCP/IP for VSE distribution. Obtain a key code to use this product.

Required Components

Optional Components

GPS is included in the TCP/IP for VSE distribution. Obtain a key code to use this product.