gtpg1m0l | General Information |
The TPF system supports several communication protocols and devices that can be used in combination. TPF systems support very large networks and provide extremely fast response time. This support includes the sharing of terminals among CPCs in an integrated network of computing systems that may run the TPF system or VTAM operating environments. The terminals or workstations in a TPF network can be configured in two ways:
Local terminals are directly attached to a multiplexer channel on the TPF processor. The principal uses for a local terminal are:
Communication with remote terminals takes place via the IBM 37x5 communication controller. The TPF system supports several 37x5 communication controllers. For additional information, see the TPF Migration Guide: Program Update Tapes (available prior to the availability of the TPF 4.1 system).