Series 2OOO:A response to medium-scaleusers across the board.

A medium-scalefamily of fiveModel 2040 - an easy way tomove into a medium-sized system.Series 2000 hardware and softwareplus the lean price structure ofModel 2040 make this model theperfect introduction to a newworld of multiprogramming andcommunications.

Model 2050 - for those whowant fast upgrade payoff. Withtwice the internal transfer capa-bility and twice the memory ofthe 2040, Model 2050 is excellentfor multijob operations withdata communications.

Model 2060 - with morememory and I/O capacity thanthe 2050, Model 2060 can helpyou build solid multi-partitionaccess capabilities with data basefile structures.

Model 2070 - doubles the I/Ocapacity of the 2060. It's the bigmedium system for advancedcommunications networks thatrequire a lot of peripheral capa-city, interactive data baseprocessing, and high jobthroughput.

Model 2088 - a dual-processorwith large system performanceat medium system prices. It offershigh internal transfer speed, 1M

character memory, vast periph-eral resources, and the Mod 4High Up-Time real-time oper-ating system for critical datacommunications and processor-shared file activities.

CRT console forimproved operation

The Type 220-8 Visual Infor-mation Control Console offersinteractive message transfer,status display, and better oper-ator control of any medium-scaleSeries 200/2000 system. A solid-state full data keyboard withnumeric pad is used for data andparameter entry. An adjacentcontrol panel provides hardwaresystem control functions. Screensize is 1920 characters (24 x 80matrix). You can add anotherdisplay screen, a serial printer,and a remote 23" display monitor.The console, keyboard, and dis-play are arranged in a free-stand-ing desk-like configuration.

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Disk peripherals forbetter data access

High performance, largecapacity, removable disk packdrives are featured peripheralswith Series 2000. Types 275, 277,and 279 drives offer two or three

spindles per control, expandableto eight per control. The controlon Type 277 and 279 drivesbuffers data independent of theCP for more efficient I/O andperipheral operation. Fast accesstimes and high data transfer ratesmake these devices especially wellsuited to Series 2000.

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Visual improvementsin CRT's

Models 765, 775, and 785 of the700 Series offer single, dual, orclustered CRT keyboard/displaycapabilities. All models featuresolid-state keyboard and multiple-key depression without error.Models 775 and 785 include anadding-machine-like numeric padfor data entry. All models includevertical and horizontal line draw-ing, automatic tabbing, messageflashing, and data entry repeatcapabilities.

A responsive operating system:OS/2000

As many as 10 job operationsplus five data transcriptionroutines can be processed con-currently under OS, 2000. Jobs inmultiple variable partitions(MVP) with hardware protectionare scheduled by a Job Schedulerwhich fits in any available 8Karea of memory. Partitions areshuffled dynamically withinmemory to accommodate largerjobs, and no recompilation ofprograms is required to insuretheir ability to reside in a givenarea of memory. (See figure below.)

The Input Reader, scheduledwithin a partition, processes jobcontrol information and storesresource information on disk. TheJob Scheduler acts on this infor-mation to schedule a job accordingto memory and peripheralresources required and schedulingpriorities assigned. Peripheralresources are allocated from adevice-pool to ensure dynamicdevice reassignment.

To accommodate an urgentpriority job, a roll-out/roll-incapability will roll an active jobout of memory onto a disk, thenroll it back into memory uponcompletion of the urgent job.

Beyond scheduling priorities, auser-selectable dispatchingpriority scheme governs theamount of processor time receivedby jobs and allows for maximumsystem control and throughput.Linear dispatching, "round robin"dispatching, or combinations ofthe two can be selected.

Complete flexibility in inputand output media is available.Dynamic device reassignment letsthe user defer selection of printand punch media until executiontime. Added facilities for datatranscription offer efficient accessto print and punch files whileconcurrently processing batchjobs, data base demands, andcommunications transactions.Data communicationscontrol. An OS/2000 Communi-cations Controller provides thesoftware link with either theDATANET 2000 communicationsprocessor or the Type 286 Multi-line Communications Controller.

For DATANET 2000, the linkprovides the means for sendingdata to a symbolic terminal andretrieving data from symbolicqueues. Software resident inDATANET 2000 removes line

control, message handling, andqueuing and routing functionsfrom the central processor. Withthe Type 286, the OS/2000 Com-munications Controller controlsoverall communications activityand flow of data.Data base management.Once all user data is consolidatedin one data base file, the DataBase File Management moduleof OS/2000 acts as the interfacebetween user programs and thebase. The data base eliminatesdata, program, and file redun-dancies, since it uses only one setof data accessed by any jobpartition or remote communica-tion device.

Multiple paths for data accessare provided through stored datadescriptions, multi-indexing,chaining, and linking capabilitiesin the module. The flexibility ofaccess and use is given a highdegree of privacy and protectionwith a system of security keys toprohibit unauthorized access.A chronological transaction filerecords all activities updating thedata base. Thus, if the base weredamaged logically, this file couldbe used to reconstitute thedamaged portions.Easywriter. Easywriter is asimplified data descriptionlanguage and processor thatenables information requests to bewritten in English keywords andcommon arithmetic symbols.Non-programmers can applyEasywriter language to inter-rogate and to generate reportsfrom standard disk and tape files.A self-teaching form is providedto guide the beginner throughbasic report formatting. Extendedcapabilities can then be masteredas needed. Easywriter requestscan be initiated via normal systeminput or remote terminals.Full ANS COBOL compila-tion in 32K. The OS/2000COBOL Compiler requires only

32K of memory to compile allelements of the COBOL languageas defined by ANSI in USAStandard COBOL X3.23-1968,except Report Writer. Theselanguage elements include thetable handling facility, rerunfacility, and sort facility. Inaddition, to enhance OS/2000communications capability, theCOBOL compiler supports a sub-set of the CODASYL COBOLcommunications facility. Usercommunications programs canissue COBOL SEND, RECEIVE,and IF MESSAGE statements.

A Call/Cancel facility allows aprogram to be separated intomore manageable parts, so eachpart can be handled in the lan-guage most appropriate (e.g.,COBOL, Fortran, EasycoderAssembler); all parts are thenregrouped at execution time.A debugging facility allows theuser to set up a debuggingalgorithm providing access topertinent information in asource-language orientation.Dynamic status reporting.This feature provides immediateor deferred display of vital systemstatus information on jobs nowrunning, jobs queued to run,print/punch output queued fortranscription, system resources,and memory maps.Job accounting. Systemresources for each job areaccounted for and logged ondisk as follows:

1. Account identity2. Job and program names3. Date4. Start time, end time, and

elapsed timeCP time (on selected

processors)

5. Amount of memory used6. No. of various devices used7. No. of input cards8. No. of output cards9. No. of lines printed

10. Job termination status

Recovery/Restart.Extensive facilities for recoveryand restart include restoringmemory partitions according tocheckpoint images and reposi-tioning and restoring selectedtape and disk files. The user hascomplete control over the fre-quency of recording recoveryinformation.Honeywell compatibility.OS/2000 is fully compatible withHoneywell's proven and effectiveOS/200 operating system.

The popular Mod 1 compati-bility features of OS/200 are alsoincluded in OS/2000. Most pro-grams written for Honeywell'sMod 1 Operating System can runwithout change under OS/2000.

The benefits of OS/2000 designintegration are also availablewith medium-scale Series 200systems starting with Model 1015.Competitive compatibility.Higher-level language compati-bility is offered in COBOL,Fortran, and RPG. And I/O com-patibility is provided with 9-tracktape peripherals. Whether you'recurrently using IBM, Burroughs,Univac/RCA, or NCR equipment,informative guidelines and a rangeof conversion aids are provided inthe following areas:• Language Translators (COBOL,

Fortran, RPG)• Data File Transcribers• Utilities (card, print, and tape)Simulators are available for IBM1400's and 7000's, Burroughs100/200/300/500 series, andUnivac 1004. And we have aConversion Technology Center toact as a focal point for the distri-bution of all aids in converting toS e r i e s 2 0 0 0 . Check 288 on reader service card.

Responsive data communications:DATANET 2000The sophistication and produc-tivity of large-scale datacommunications comes to themedium-scale user through thedistributive power ofDATANET 2000.

Communications benefits:• Throughput - off-loading of theCP with front-end control ofcommunications functionsincreases computing capacity andinformation throughput. Networkoperation through DATANET2000 can accommodate moreactivity faster.• Power - a fast, self-containedprogrammable miniprocessorexpedites data handling whilemultiplexing up to 120 lines.• Flexibility - front-end process-ing (FEP) software can support avast range of data communicationsterminal and line requirements.• Simplicity - the burden ofcommunications control rests withDATANET software routines forsuch tasks as monitoring, con-version, and transmission. UserSEND/RECEIVE statements inCOBOL initiate transmission.• Reliability - solid-state big-board technology with loop-backtesting and longitudinal andcyclical redundancy checks ensurehigh up-time and data integrity.• Efficiency - You can stabilizedata processing costs becauseDATANET 2000 brings large-scale data communications to youwithout the cost of a large-scalemainframe.A communications packageInformation processing usingdata communications can offertremendous payoffs with theright combination of systemelements. It is essential that thehardware and software elementsof the system be integrated andcontrolled. DATANET 2000offers this approach with anadvanced miniprocessor fornetwork and CP interface thatcomes complete with software tointegrate and control theoverall system.

The DATANET 2000 has amemory processing unit and I/Ofacility of its own. Its extremelyfast cycle time of 385 nanosecondsper byte coupled with a set of 75instructions provide effective datahandling, control, computing,byte-handling, logical, shift, andI/O operations. A basic memoryof 24K 8-bit characters is expand-able in 8K increments up to 65Kwith an optional 512K charactersof storage on a high-speedfixed-head disk.

High-speed CP interface is viaan 83KC read/write channeldirectly connected to the Series200 or Series 2000 mainframe. Tointerface the network, a basiccommunications controller pro-vides multiplexing for up to eightlines operating at up to 10,800bits per second. Line control isexpandable in 2-line groups up toa maximum of 120 lines.

DATANET 2000 software pro-vides the crucial controlling andinterfacing that put the system inmotion. Off-loading the informa-tion processor, the FEP's residentmonitor performs the code trans-lation, queuing, polling, and

error handling normally includedas CP overhead. These activitiesare performed by FEP hardwareand software so that only messagecontent is forwarded to the CP.Data transmission commands tothe FEP interrupt routines takethe form of Series 2000 COBOLSEND and RECEIVE pro-cedure calls.

Standard FEP interruptroutines handle incoming andoutgoing data and maintainmessage queues in memory or onthe optional fixed-head disk.Errors are handled by FEPsoftware. Communications systeminitialization and loading, linkageto the CP, and operator interven-tion capabilities are also functionsof the FEP software.

Honeywell has been installingdata communications systems foryears. Our DATANET 2000concept offers an extremelysimplified, low-cost way toincrease your informationprocessing capability dramati-cally. We've made it easy for youto have DATANET processingregardless of the terminals youare now using.

Industry-specificapplication packages

Response /2000 relates specifi-cally to the user's business environ-ment. Honeywell's industry-spe-cific system designs and pre-codedpackages for various industrieshave capitalized on this approachand enjoyed wide acceptance.Series 2000 adds even more mean-ing to our proven approach.

Manufacturing. Honeywell'sFactor, a management informa-tion system for manufacturers,adds several new dimensions withSeries 2000. Manufacturingapplications available reach intoimportant areas such as manage-ment sciences, numerical control,production scheduling, andinventory control. Many of thesetools can now be tied together in adata communications and database environment for increasedefficiency and productivity.

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Banking. Series 2000 andOS, 2000 support a full array ofperipherals and terminals forbanks including extensive MICRcapabilities and an advanced 700Series of high-performance CRTdevices. Honeywell's long list ofbanking packages plus the datacommunications and CentralInformation File (CIF) capabili-ties available with Series 2000 cansignificantly increase your bank'sinformation processing capacity.

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Health Care. Honeywell'stotal involvement in the healthcare industry resulted in theHospital Computer SharingSystem (HCSS). HCSS handlescomplete patient administrationand accounting functions for oneor more hospitals. Series 2000 andDATANET 2000 add a newdimension of data communicationsproductivity to such a system.

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Distribution. Honeywell appli-cation systems for distributioncontrol center on MI.DIS, asystem design for total control ofall distribution functions. MI.DISoffers many subsystems such as

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PROFIT II, for total inventorycontrol, and Vehicle Scheduling,for fleet control. Response/2000broadens the MI.DIS conceptwith data base and data communi-cations techniques.

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Real-time service networkHoneywell has built a solid repu-

tation on the ability and respon-siveness of its team of fieldengineering representatives. Inover 200 field offices in the UnitedStates, over 3,000 field engineersapply themselves in installing andmaintaining as many as 550 dif-ferent product line items.

Each field engineer reflects acomplete background of education,training and experience. Suchindividual capability is comple-mented by a sophisticated real-timeservice information network with:ALERT - a system that notifiesfield engineering management ofany problems not resolved withina predetermined time. So, additionalresources can be coordinated tosolve the problem quickly.RAMP - a reliability assur-ance maintenance program forcomputing the preventive main-tenance needs of each product andthen developing a schedule thattakes into consideration customerconstraints. The result is efficientpreventive maintenance andbetter systems availability.FIRM - a centralized inventoryordering and control system to

ensure sufficient inventory levelsat all field locations.

The success and capability ofthis service arm of Honeywell isdemonstrated by the demand forour specialized force of engineerswho maintain the equipment ofmany smaller manufacturers inthe computer industry.

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A Computer Companyyou can believe in

Honeywell has a history ofsuccess stories, not the least ofwhich is our recent acquisition ofGeneral Electric's computeroperations. This merger madeHoneywell Information Systems apowerful international organiza-tion with nearly 12,000 computersystems installed worldwide, over10,000 field support people, andalmost 50,000 employees overall.

We offer products in all industrycategories from printer ribbons tohuge Series 6000 multidimensionalprocessing networks. Our vastsoftware and applications systemsresources are proven user benefitsthat come to you without addi-tional charge. Our business andindustry services such as time-sharing, remote batch processing,contract programming, and com-puter time are offered worldwide.

Basic customer education pro-grams are available at no extracharge through Honeywell fieldeducation centers throughout thecountry. Tuition-based educationcourses are offered to the generalpublic through Honeywell'sInstitute of Information Sciences,with education centers in Boston,New York, Chicago, Detroit,Atlanta, and Los Angeles.

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Honeywell Information Systemshas grown, because we havelearned that our growth dependson our ability to be responsive toyou. Response/2000 is committedto this concept.

For more information about anyproduct or service, check thereader service card or just drop anote to Honeywell InformationSystems (MS 061), 200 Smith St.,Waltham, Mass. 02154.

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