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Technical Specifications

EXTRA! X-treme

EXTRA! X-treme terminal emulation software securely connects Microsoft Windows users to IBM System z (Mainframe), IBM System i (AS/400), and UNIX systems. With support for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Office 2007, programmatic options for automating business processes, and diverse security architectures, EXTRA! X-treme delivers all the tools you need to manage IT complexity.

HIGHLIGHTS OF VERSION 9.1

  • Tested on new platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2003, Citrix® XenApp, and Microsoft App-V
  • Support for IPv6
  • Enhanced productivity features save time and reduce costs:
    • Spell Check
    • Screen History
    • Auto Complete 
    • Auto Expand
  • Microsoft Office Integration
  • Includes Reflection Secure FTP Client:
    • FIPS 140-2 validated SSL/TLS crypto module (Certificate #1027)
    • Safeguard data in motion via SSL/TLS, SSH, and Kerberos

Host Types

  • IBM System z (Mainframe)
  • IBM System i (AS/400)
  • UNIX/Linux/OpenVMS (VT)
  • Tandem 6530 (optional add-on)

Emulation Types

  • IBM System z (Mainframe):
    • 3270, 3278, 3179, 3179-G, 3192-G, 3472-G
  • IBM System i (AS/400):
    • 5250, 5251, 5291, 5292
  • UNIX, Linux, and OpenVMS (VT)
    • VT420, VT400-7, VT400-8, VT320, VT330, VT241, VT220, VT102, VT52, ReGIS, Sixel, and Tektronix graphics terminal emulation (VT340 and Tektronix 4010/4014), Wyse 50+, Wyse 60, SCO-ANSI, BBS-ANSI, and AT386
  • Tandem 6530 (optional add-on)

Network Protocols

  • IPv6 support
  • IBM System z (Mainframe):
    • 802.2 (DLC)
    • Microsoft SNA Server
    • NetWare for SAA
    • LU 6.2 (APPC)
    • TN3270 and TN3270E
  • IBM System i (AS/400):
    • 802.2 (DLC)
    • Microsoft SNA Server
    • MPTN (AnyNet)
    • NetWare for SAA
    • LU 6.2 (APPC)
    • TN5250 and TN5250E
  • UNIX/Linux/OpenVMS (VT)
    • SSH
    • Telnet
    • Modem
    • Serial connections

Security

  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • SSH (Secure Shell)
  • SSH keyboard interactive authentication
  • FIPS 140-2 validated SSL/TLS crypto module (Certificate #1027)
  • Host authentication via smart card
  • Support for IBM Express Logon Feature (ELF) enables certificate authentication and single sign-on (SSO) for mainframe sessions
  • Lock down session features
  • New digitally signed executable and DLL files
  • Reflection Secure FTP Client (see below)

File Transfer

  • IND$File, DISOSS, SQL data query, and batch-file transfer
  • FTP, Kermit, Zmodem
  • Reflection Secure FTP client:
    • FTP file transfer available via the session UI
    • Host file browsing
    • SSL/TLS encryption for FTP file transfers
    • SSL encryption for AS/400 LIPI file transfers
    • Kerberos 5 authentication
    • Secure file transfer via SFTP (SSH)
    • Management of FTP client settings via Reflection Administrator
    • IPv6 support
    • Change UNIX file permissions with FTP client
    • Support for a wide variety of FTP servers (UNIX, NetWare, Unisys, HP 3000, IBM Sysem z (Mainframe), System i (AS/400), and OpenVMS)
    • Site-to-site transfer between FTP servers
    • FTP site wizard
    • Export/import settings in XML format
    • Wildcard filters
    • Automation tools (script recorder and Microsoft OLE Automation) 

Printing

  • 3287, 3812, and 3912 printer emulation
  • LU1 (SCS), LU3, and LU4
  • Print screen with utility to print multiple screens
  • Host Print Transform
  • Network, local, or print-to-disk
  • Fixed pitch TrueType and printer font

Programming and Automation

  • EXTRA! Basic macro language with integrated development environment
  • Macro-recorder support  
  • Programmatic access to properties and methods via EXTRA! APIs
  • HLLAPI, eHLLAPI, WinHLLAPI, CPI-C, and WinAPPC
  • Microsoft OLE Automation 2.0 support
  • Embed EXTRA! as ActiveX control in web page
  • Navigation
  • Telnet hot backup/load balancing/failover for Tandem 6530 sessions

User Interface

  • Microsoft Office integration
  • Batch-file transfers
  • Font sizing
  • 3270 and 5250 word wrap
  • Customizable toolbars
  • Customizable and dynamic HotSpots
  • Customizable QuickPads
  • Graphical keyboard mapping
  • Menu mapping utility
  • Mouse mapping (2- and 3-button)
  • Full color editing
  • Productivity features
  • Keystroke savings calculator
  • 5250 Text Assist

Administrative Tools

  • Custom Installation Wizard for creating custom installs compatible with Microsoft Installer (MSI) technology
  • Centralized management of settings files using group policy
  • Customization tool for settings and installation files (including MSI)
  • Support for Windows administration features:
    • Microsoft Installer (including application self-repair)
    • Active Directory
    • Roaming user profiles
    • Group Policy

International Support

  • English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Italian language localization for UI and Help
  • Host code page support for most single-byte language character sets
  • Localized keyboards, displays, and printers
  • Switch languages on the fly

System Requirements

  • Any system that meets the minimum requirements for supported Microsoft Windows operating systems
  • Disk space required will vary depending on features to be installed
  • Network interface card
  • 2- or 3-button mouse

Operating Systems

  • new Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • new Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows Terminal Server  
  • Citrix XenApp/Presentation Server

 

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