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Introduction to the Model 5390 Server
Applications for the Model 5390 Server
The Model 5390 server supports many applications that go beyond simply servicing terminals.
Using the Model 5390 server, you can:
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Connect terminals, X Window terminals, PCs, modems, and printers.
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Connect remote hosts, networks, and Model 5390 servers.
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Connect Apple PowerBook and Macintosh computers.
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Connect hosts lacking a network interface.
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Perform remote system management.
Connecting Terminals
The Model 5390 server provides many options for configuring terminal behavior. The terminal can
have access to the CLI, where the user can create multiple simultaneous sessions to one or more
hosts. The Model 5390 server provides the ability to hot-key back and forth between these sessions
with user-defined key sequences. When multiple sessions have been started, those not currently in
use can be put in the background. This allows messages and notifications (such as the arrival of
mail) to be displayed on your terminal while you are working in another session.
Connecting X Window Terminals
Generally, X Window terminals have a serial interface as well as
a network interface. The serial interface can be used to connect the X Window terminal to the
network. Some X Window vendors provide host-based software, enabling X applications to run
over a serial line. Other vendors provide SLIP or CSLIP on the terminal for this purpose. In either
case, the Model 5390 serial ports can be used to connect the X Window terminals, providing full
transparency to X applications.
Connecting PCs
By running PPP, SLIP, or CSLIP, the user can connect a PC to the network using a serial port attached
to the Model 5390 server. The PC behaves as an IP host on the network, allowing host connectivity
via Telnet, mail service via SMTP, and file transfers via FTP. All Internet services are available just
as if the PC is connected directly to the network.
Summary of Contents for 5390
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