Chapter 2. Features And Functions Of The 3174 Controller; • 2.4Mb Diskette Drive - IBM 3174 Introduction Manual

Chapter 2. Features and Functions of the 3174 Controller
This chapter describes the abilities of the IBM 3174 Establishment Controller. It
explains the features and the basic tasks that these features enable the user to
perform.
Different models of 3174 controller support different feature combinations. "Table
of Features Supported by Each 3174 Controller" on page A-6 lists the possible
feature support provided by each controller model.
Some of the features and functions that IBM supports may not be apparent to the
user. This chapter discusses only those that are apparent.
The 3174 controller supports the following features and functions:
• Asynchronous Emulation Adapter (AEA)
• 2.4MB diskette drive
• 20MB Fixed Disk Drive
• 16/4Mbps Token-Ring Network Gateway feature
• Type 1 Teleprocessing Communication Adapter
• Type 2 Teleprocessing Communication Adapter
• 4Mbps Type 3 Communication Adapter
• Type 3A Dual speed (16/4Mbps) Communication Adapter
• Base memory on new/existing models
• Storage Expansion
• Encrypt/Decrypt Adapter
• Concurrent Communication Adapter (CCA)
• Single Link Multi-Host Support
• Central Site Customizing Utility (CSCU)
• Central Site Change Management (CSCM)
• Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS)
• Multiple Logical Terminals (ML T)
• Country Extended Code Page (CECP)
• Response Time Monitor (RTM)
• Terminal Multiplexer Adapter (TMA)
• Network Asset Management
• Serial Original Equipment Manufacture Interface (SOEMI).
Some of the features and functions are dependent upon the microcode
configuration type. For lists of the specific features and functions offered by each
microcode configuration type, see "Microcode Support" on page 2-17.
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