IBM Emulation Termination Feb83

This document, "TOPS-10 IBM Emulation/Termination (AA-D612B-TB)," published in February 1983, describes the installation, operation, and use of software that allows a TOPS-10 host system to communicate with IBM hosts or remote stations.

The software supports two modes:

1. Emulation Mode: The TOPS-10 host acts as an IBM-type Remote Job Entry (RJE) station, communicating with an IBM host.
2. Termination Mode: The TOPS-10 host acts as a terminus for an IBM-type RJE station, allowing the RJE station to communicate with the TOPS-10 host.

Key aspects covered include:

• Configurations: Details compatible processors (K10/KL10) and supported communication lines.
• User Procedures: Explains how users at TOPS-10 hosts, remote batch stations, and IBM hosts can submit jobs and transfer files.
• Installation Procedures: Provides a step-by-step guide for system programmers, covering hardware and software prerequisites, loading communication front ends (DN20, DN87, DN87S) using BOOT11 or DTELDR, verifying the installation with diagnostic tools like D60SPD and CHK60, and configuring system files for automatic startup.
• Operator Procedures: Guides TOPS-10 operators on loading software, defining and managing IBM nodes, handling communication errors, and dialing remote sites. It also outlines limited commands for termination station operators and basic interactions for IBM host operators.
• Associated Documents and Glossary: Lists other relevant TOPS-10 manuals and defines technical terms.

The manual emphasizes that the software uses the IBM Binary Synchronous protocol and integrates with the TOPS-10 GALAXY batch system components (QUASAR, LPTSPL, CDRIVE, SPRINT, IBMSPL, BATCON, ORION, OPR). It assumes the installer and operators are familiar with TOPS-10 and the remote systems.