TOPS-10 IBM Emulation/Termination

This document, titled 'TOPS-10 IBM Emulation/Termination', is a technical guide for installing and operating TOPS-10 IBM communications software, which allows a TOPS-10 host to communicate with IBM hosts or remote job entry (RJE) stations. The guide covers:

• Introduction and Configuration: Describes the two modes of operation (emulation and termination) and hardware/software requirements.
• User Procedures: Details how users at TOPS-10 hosts, remote batch stations, and IBM hosts can submit jobs and transfer files.
• Installation Procedures: Provides a five-phase process for installers, including hardware setup, software installation, verification, and editing system files for automatic startup.
• Operator Procedures: Explains tasks for the TOPS-10 operator, termination station operator, and IBM host operator, including software loading, node definition, status monitoring, and handling errors.
• Technical Appendixes: Contains details on distribution tapes, hardware diagnostics (CHK60, D60SPD), and operational error codes.