Technical Specifications

EXTRA! X-treme™ terminal-emulation software securely connects Microsoft® Windows® users to IBM System z (Mainframe), IBM System i (AS/400), and UNIX systems. It is the first application certified for Microsoft Windows Vista.™ EXTRA! X-treme’s seamless integration with Microsoft Office applications enables users to work more efficiently, which results in cost savings for the organization.

EXTRA! X-treme is built to safeguard data in motion, boost user productivity, and make reliable connections from any desktop to any host.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 9.0 WITH SP1

• Certified for Microsoft Windows Vista (x86 and x64)
• 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 certified SSL/TLS crypto module
  • Safeguard data in motion via SSL/TLS, SSH, or Kerberos

Host Types

• IBM System z (Mainframe)
• IBM System i (AS/400)
• UNIX/Linux/OpenVMS (VT)
• Tandem (6530)*

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/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)*

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 v3.0 and SSL 3.1/TSL 1.0 encryption
• SSH (Secure Shell)
• SSH keyboard interactive authentication
•  FIPS 140-2 certified SSL/TLS crypto module
• 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
• 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, 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
• Ability to consume Web services using EXTRA! Basic
• 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
• Connection wizard
• Simplified 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 user-interface and Help elements.
• 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

•  Microsoft Windows Vista
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows Terminal Server  
• Citrix