Single Link Multi-Host Support; Central Site Customizing Utility (Cscu) - IBM 3174 Introduction Manual

Single Link Multi-Host Support
Whereas the Concurrent Communication Adapter is an installable feature, Single
Link Multi-Host Support is provided entirely in the microcode. It is accessed
through a customization option.
Single Link Multi-Host Support provides access to a maximum of eight IBM host
processors that are attached to the same Token-Ring Network. This access is
concurrent and enables any terminals that are attached to a 3174 model 3R, 13R,
53R, or 63R to communicate with up to five of the hosts on the network. (Up to
eight hosts can be linked to these controllers; the attached terminals can
communicate with up to five of the eight hosts.)
Customizing for this option does not affect compatibility with existing host
interfaces, host software or protocols, or 3174 features and functions. Non-gateway
controllers that connect to a Token-Ring Network support this option. They are
models 3R, 13R, 53R, and 63R.
Note: Other models that can be alternately configured to act as these models can
support this option. See "Table of Alternate Controller Configurations" on
page A-B.
For more information about the Single Link Multi-Host Support option, see your
IBM marketing representative.
Central Site Customizing Utility (CSCU)
With Central Site Customizing (see Figure 2-3), one set of microcode update
diskettes is sent to the central site for use in creating updated diskettes that are
distributed to network controllers. This is actually accomplished through a diskette
utility program that allows for generating, maintaining, and storing customizing
parameters, and for generating customized microcode for all the network
controllers.
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Customizing
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Figure 2-3. Central Site Customizing - Manual Distribution
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