Barr Systems Introduces EE Link

Gainesville, Fla.- Barr Systems, Inc. announces a way for customers to eliminate their SNA networks while maintaining their SNA applications on the host. Now BARR/NJE or BARR/RJE can connect to an IBM mainframe over an IP network, without the need for any special routers or gateways.

The communications link works by connecting BARR/RJE and BARR/NJE to the mainframe via IBM's Enterprise Extender, a strategic approach to integrating SNA applications into IP networking. Enterprise Extender provides APPN High-Performance Routing (HPR) functionality, giving host applications the benefits of both APPN and IP connectivity.

Making the switch from SNA to IP-connected RJE applications is easy. A simple change in the communications link means a change to existing RJE definitions is not needed to connect your mainframe with BARR/RJE via IP. The process is similar to defining any other link type, such as SDLC or 802.2. Depending on the customer’s current configuration, elimination of a wide variety of equipment, expenses, and headaches is possible with RJE/IP.

About Barr Systems

Barr Systems, Inc. leads the industry in the design, manufacture, and support of high-performance data communications products. Its PC-based software and hardware products provide solutions to Fortune 1000 organizations for enterprise-wide connectivity and printing. Incorporated in 1978, the company serves an international customer base that has installed more than 32,000 products. For more information about Barr Systems and its full range of connectivity and high-speed printing solutions, call 800-BARR-SYS or 352-491-3100, or visit the Barr Web site at www.barrsys.com.