Interfacing with an IBM AS/400 using IBM 2780/3780 BSC RJE Protocol

AS2 and LexiCom FTP & HTTP for AS/400

The most popular package for 3780 File Transfers is the SyncPack2000e

Many Banks and other financial institutions need a link into an IBM AS/400 Computer System using 2780/3780 Bisynchronous Remote Job Entry Protocol.   While each AS/400 Host will require a unique login-in I.D. and Password, the information below is somewhat typical.

Usual PC Software and Related Communication Hardware Requirements:

  • IBM BSC 2780/3780 Software

  • Synchronous/Async Modem

  • Synchronous Interface Card - Not Required.

 

smallredarrow.gif (103 bytes) SyncPack2000e.  Includes FastSync 3780 software and a synchronous modem.  This package is unique in that it does not require an internal "sync-card" inside your PC.  All the sync-to-async translation is done between the 3780 software and the modem itself.  This package is ideal for Microsoft NT/XP users.  Click here for details.

Should you decide to order one of CTI's packages, below are simple steps used to link with an AS/400 computer system.

Step 1.

Using a Text Editor, create a Batch file called AS400.BAT.  This file contains the following information on a single line:

FASTSYNC  .CMD(AS400.CMD)

Step 2.

Using a Text Editor, create a Send type Command File called AS400.CMD.  This file should appear as below:

.CMPRES.OFF
.RECSIZE,85
.MULTI_RECS,OFF
.CALL,1-XXX-XXX-XXXX
.SEND,AS4001.FIL (NOEOT)
.SEND,AS4002.FIL (NOEOT)
.SEND,DATAFILE.000
.EXIT
Note:  The 3rd .SEND command shows an example name of the data file you will be transmitting to a Host AS/400 computer.

Step 3.

Using a Text Editor, create an 80 byte Text file called AS4001.FIL.  This file data should appear as shown below, but will be changed to correspond to exact information provided by your Host Administrator.

*AAAAAABBBBBC

Note: After the final character (in the example above "C"), use your Tab Key to enter spaces.  But, do NOT exceed 80 characters in total (i.e., including data stream plus spaces).  If you require a good text editor to get the exact 80 byte record count, call CTI and we'll E-mail you one.     

Step 4.

Using a Text Editor, create an 80 byte Text file called AS4002.FIL.  This file data should appear as shown below, but will be changed to correspond to exact information provided by your Host Administrator.

*AS400AS400AS400AS400AS400AS400AS400XXX

Note: After the final character (in the example above "X"), use your Tab Key to enter spaces.  But, do NOT exceed 80 characters in total (i.e., including data stream plus spaces).  If you require a good text editor to get the exact 80 byte record count, call CTI and we'll E-mail you one.  

The information above can be quite confusing if you're doing this for  the first time.  Don't hesitate to call us.  Perhaps we can help using simpler terms.  Also, we can E-mail you these files in a "Word" format and save you the trouble of creating them yourself (you will have to edit them to enter your specific information).  Our number is (201) 563-7800.

References:  National Bank of South Carolina;   State of Washington; others