Where 1,200 bps to 128,000 bps 3780 BSC file transfers are called for over Standard Switched Dial-Up Analog or ISDN [Digital] lines, FastSync is the best solution available. 

⁽¹⁾ FastSync® 3780 is now available in a format that does not require a synchronous hardware device at all!  Click here to review the SyncPack2000e product.

The most popular 3780 package including modem:

SyncPack2000e (no sync card required)

Operating Systems Supported:

Some of the Applications Supported:

Synchronous Interface Hardware known to operate with FastSync 3780

Depending upon your operating system, if you already own either an internal synchronous card or internal modem board listed below, you may only need to purchase FastSync software (note - in some cases, speed will be affected by the particular interface card):

Synchronous Internal Remote Cards known to operate with FastSync 3780:

Sample synchronous interface card: used for older communication protocols such as Bell 201c and Bell208b interfaces.

Synchronous Internal Modem Boards known to operate with FastSync 3780:

The FastSync software has been ported to many existing and older synchronous interface cards and modem-boards. Therefore, if your company owns one of these cards and/or boards, you could save money by purchasing software only. Feel free to contact CTI directly and discuss this possibility. For other companies who have several products in the field and want to standardize on FastSync, a 70% discount is offered for competitive up-grades/exchanges where applicable.

External Modems/Adapters known to operate with FastSync 3780:

FastSync will operate on most synchronous oriented modems, however we suggest those modems that have auto dialing capabilities. Call CTI regarding digital Terminal Adapters.

2,400 bps & 4,800 bps Synchronous Bell Modems:

9,600 bps (V.32) - 33,600 bps (V.34+) Synchronous Modems:

Recommended ISDN 56,000 - 128,800bps Terminal Adaptors U.S. Robotics Courier I-Modem family or ARESCOM ISDN Products.

Note: Other modems not on this list are known to operate with FastSync software and/or related hardware. Call CTI if you have questions.

Key Purchase Considerations

1. Competitively priced software only package starting at $395 (assumes existing approved synchronous hardware).
2. Very fast (fastest known in the industry) - can save substantial time and money over long distance telephone lines.
3. Provides 33,600 bps on standard dial-up telephone lines.
4. Provides 56,000 bps over Switched/Leased lines and 1,200 to 128,000 bps over ISDN BRI lines.
5. Performs unattended, auto dial and auto answer file transfers any time, day or night, by using either the Kickoff command or FastSync's Sleep program.
6. Easy to learn, to use and to understand.
7. Function Key driven for quick and easy interactive file transfer - or do everything automatically through user specified command files.
8. Powerful scripting language for streamlining commands.
9. Standard Remote Control capability! This is a great time saver and allows technical and/or customer support personnel to "take-over" a customer's remote computer for troubleshooting and updating files.
10. Software operates on virtually all major synchronous cards and internal modem boards in the industry.
11. Knowledgeable and efficient technical support.
12. Special "hooks" available for software houses. Uses same commands for both sync and async data communications. programmers- click here to review the powerful scripting commands that will allow you to program your application for use with IBM's 3780 RJE protocol (this will take about 5 seconds to download).

Features and Special Capabilities (DOS shown - varies between Windows, UNIX and AIX Versions)

1. Here is what any good 3780 package should provide as basic functions: Basic program handles all IBM 2780 and 3780 protocol standards. Plus, such things as Auto Dial (with selected modems), Auto Answer, sending and receiving both Binary (Transparent) and Text (Non-Transparent) files, support for space compression, multiple records per block, user-definable receive and transmit timeout retries, a built-in line trace facility for problem determination, the capability of specifying receive file names when sending files to compatible systems, along with the capability of sending single records from either the keyboard or from command (script-batch-job) files. Operates either as a Master or Slave for PC to PC communications. Automatic conversion from/to EBCDIC/ASCII. User defined Tables for printer Vertical Format Unit (VFU) commands. Supports switched (dial-up), leased lines & ISDN. Hot Key capability to run either system commands or stand-alone application programs without ending the communications session.

   CTI's 3780 software provides the following features and functions that are in addition to the basics:

2. Automatic command file execution can be delayed until a predetermined time to take advantage of lower long distance telephone rates late at night using the Kickoff command or Sleep program.
3. Automatic Sign-On upon program execution, or from within a command file.
4. Current speed setting of multi-speed modems displayed on the screen.
5. Receive file names can be completely specified as prefix only, as well as prefix plus alpha extension.
6. Receive command has options to either append or overwrite existing files.
7. Files can be requested by name from remote compatible systems.
8. Full Interactive Capabilities - Function key entry for commonly used commands. Function key assignments displayed on screen (optional on UNIX systems).
9. Translation Tables can be easily changed using an included screen I/O based program.
10. Remote Control capability for State-of-the-Art customer service and support.
11. Configuration items can be changed individually with a single command.
12. Optional ability to display file contents on screen while simultaneously receiving to disk.
13. Menu driven HELP feature with extended help facility to provide specific information for each command.
14. Quiet mode suppresses all screen output.
15. While running in Quiet Mode, user has option of displaying user defined screen messages.
16. Report file contents can be customized through command line options.
17. Variables can be passed to Command Files through DOS .BAT files.
18. Commands may be entered at any time.
19. Command Buffering - new commands can be entered before prior command is finished processing.#12;
20. Interactive command files can prompt user for input, and branch to different points in the command file based upon the user's response.
21. Report file contains user's start-up configuration (aids the technical support department).
22. Default Report File name can be changed by user from the command line.
23. Telephone line disconnected automatically (DTR dropped) when program execution is ended (doesn't keep the phone off-hook).
24. Display is in Color, and DOS users may define screen colors.
25. Automatic naming of both punch and printer files.
26. Punch files can be received as either print or punch files.
27. Configuration displayed on Screen at all times unless optionally suppressed by user.
28. Program will support fast line or page printers with the appropriate synchronous interface card.
29. Files can be renamed and/or erased without shelling-out to the operating system.
30. All configuration options for internal modems can be changed from either a command file, the keyboard, or command line.
31. File name and file size displayed on Screen.
32. 3780 Status continuously displayed on Screen in real time, rather than after the fact.
33. Other command files can be called from within command files.
34. Command File Name, Trace File Name, and Report File Name displayed on Screen.
35. Type of internal modem/card displayed on Screen unless suppressed by the user.
36. Block Sizes up to 3,000+ Characters (higher upon request).
37. Any IRQ conflicts displayed on Screen.
38. Use of IRQs optional (but, depends on particular DOS Systems).
39. Real time clock displayed on the screen.
40. Dial through non-autodial modems without having to switch the modem from talk (voice) mode into data mode.
41. File contents can be read or changed while on line with a remote system.
42. Global error trapping can be set up for the duration of the command (also called job or script) file.
43. Routines to handle command errors can be specified as options with the command.

This is not an all-inclusive list of FastSync's features and capabilities - call us if you need additional information.

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