Model 3i
PC Dial-Up Server for IBM AS/400
The Perle Model 3i is a flexible, cost-effective
ASCII workstation controller that connects ASCII devices,
such as dial-in PCs printers and terminals to the IBM AS/400
On the host side, the Perle Model 3i attaches
to a twinax port. On the network side, by attaching low-cost
PC modems to the RS-232 ports on the Model 3i, users with
a wide variety of PCs, terminals and printers can dial-in
and connect to the host. Dial-in users just need an inexpensive
PC-type (asynchronous) modem and 5250 terminal emulation
software, such as PerleTALK; no emulation cards are needed,
resulting in both cost and space savings in the PC. The Perle
Model 3i is available with 1, 3, 5 or 7 ports, depending
on the number of concurrent users required. Ports not required
for dial-up access can be used for direct-attach devices
such as LaserJet printers or ASCII terminals. The Model 3i
has many benefits for both the dial-in user and the system
administrator. For dial-in users the Model 3i speeds connection
to applications using an automated sign-on feature. Users
also save time when the Model 3i's dynamic port configuration
is combined with the phone company's hunt-group feature allowing
the dial-in user to be connected to the first free port with
no redialing required.
For the system administrator the number
of ports and phone lines for dial-in users can be reduced
as ports do not have to be allocated for each type of device
dialing-in. Additionally, the Model 3i enables remote terminals
or PCs to emulate a local terminal, so a system administrator's
tasks can be managed from a remote PC or terminal, if needed.
Features and Benefits:
- Supports 5250 terminal emulation packages including PerleTALK
for Windows or DOS. PerleTALK is optimized to provide many
useful productivity features when used in conjunction with
the Perle Model 3i.
- ASCII impact or laser printers, such as the HP LaserJet
(for DisplayWrite or OfficeVision applications) are supported
as auxiliary printers on remote PCs, or can be directly-connected
to the Perle Model 3i without the need for twinax emulation
boards.
- Built-in multi-session support, which allows a single user
to access up to seven sessions concurrently, without needing
to log off and on to change applications.
- Easy to use and manage
HTSUS Number: 8471.80.1000 ECCN Code: 5A991
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