About This Publication iii
About This Publication
This User's Guide provides the information necessary to install and configure Bus-
Tech's PCI ESCON Adapter (PBSA) to connect a Server to an IBM Mainframe.
The following terms are used as synonyms for the PCI ESCON Adapter in this
publication and in some software installation screens:
Bus-Tech PCIto ESCON Adapter (PBSA)
PBSA
ESCON adapter
adapter

Who Should Use This Publication

This publication is intended for the system administrator of a server responsible for
configuring the server to communicate with an OS/390, MVS, VM, or DOS/VSE
mainframe.

How to Use This Publication

This publication is organized into distinct chapters. Refer to those chapters specific
to completing the task(s) you are performing

What is Included in This Publication

This User's Guide contains the following chapters:
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION - This chapter gives an overview of the PCI
ESCON Adapter implementation, and provides a list of reference
documentation.
CHAPTER 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION - This chapter details
installation of the PCI ESCON Adapter.
CHAPTER 3. DRIVER INSTALLATION - This chapter details installation of
the adapter drivers for Microsoft's Windows 2000 Server and Windows NT
Server.
CHAPTER 4. ESCON CONFIGURATION – This chapter details
configuration of the PCI ESCON Adapter for the ESCON environment of the
mainframe.
CHAPTER 5. TCP/IP Direct Connect – This chapter covers installation and
configuration of TCP/IP Direct Connect software.