Attachmate has joined forces with Computer Associates to provide a simplified solution for managing data centre resources. CA`s Unicenter TNG Automation Point Option for Windows NT and Attachmate`s IRMA 3270 PCI adapters offer corporations an effective mechanism for streamlining data operations by enabling network administrators to manage up to 16 IBM host systems from a single workstation. "By aligning with technology partners such as Computer Associates, we are able to bring corporations a more cost-effective and trouble-free vehicle for efficiently controlling and managing their critical data centres," said Paul Cripsey, Attachmate country manager. The Unicenter TNG Automation Point Option acts as an automation server and can accommodate up to 16 IRMA 3270 PCI adapters. Unicenter TNG`s Automation Point provides extensive outboard automation, problem notification, and escalation capabilities for all major host environments. As a result, events that occur on a wide variety of mainframe and distributed systems can be correlated, consolidated, automated, and viewed from one workstation, which reduces costly system downtime and increases the efficiency of data centre operations. "With Attachmate`s IRMA 3270 PCI Adapters, we offer the most effective enterprise management solution for the growing number of users who are moving from ISA to PCI, thus reducing the cost of managing MVS and OS/390," said Carl Hartman, CA vice president of development partner programs. The IRMA 3270 PCI is the only adapter solution available today that supports 3270 terminal connectivity through the PCI interface, fully supporting the PCI v2.1 standard. Today, as more PCs ship with twice as many PCI slots as ISA slots, the IRMA 3270 PCI adapter is a Plug and Play component that facilitates installation and eases configuration, which has a direct impact on the corporate bottom line. The IRMA 3270 PCI adapter offers network managers the cost-effective and flexible adapter solution they need for mainframe access by including an on-board microprocessor, software-loaded microcode for easy upgrades, and built-in support for coax and UTP cabling without requiring an external balun. Installation of up to 16 IRMA 3270 PCI adapters on a single workstation is accomplished by adding a pair of SBS Bit 3 Model 2101-22-1004 Mini-Tower PCI Expansion Units. Each PCI Expansion Unit is used to convert a single PCI slot in the workstation into seven usable PCI slots in the SBS Bit 3 PCI Expansion enclosure. Two IRMA 3270 adapters are installed in the host workstation and seven 3270 adapters are installed in each of the SBS Bit 3 Model 2101-22-1004 Mini-Tower PCI Expansion Units, bringing the total number of IRMA 3270 cards to 16. CA`s Unicenter TNG Automation Point Option features remote operation and problem escalation through the automation of paging requests and inbound/outbound voice communication using phone services. As a result, network managers can automatically correct system problems, respond to irregularities within the data centre infrastructure, and increase overall operational efficiency of an enterprise through consistent performance. Automation Point also automates tasks such as responding to messages, invoking time-based procedures, communicating with host-based products, sounding alarms when critical messages appear, activating a beeper, and voice message notification. For sixteen years, Attachmate has been a leading provider of connectivity software enabling PC users to safely and securely access mission-critical information located on hosts (mainframes, midrange, UNIX, DEC/VAX, Unisys). A team of technical support and consulting experts backs all of Attachmate`s products, which include management
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