Reflection Suite for X 14.1

Reflection Suite for X 14.1 offers a PC X server, terminal emulation software, and file transfer clients—all in one deployment package. With this multipurpose solution, you can connect Windows users to  graphical and text-based applications on UNIX, Linux, OpenVMS, and IBM systems.

 

Product Components

• PC X Server
• UNIX and OpenVMS Terminal Emulation
• IBM Terminal Emulation

PC X Server: Technical Specifications

Product Components

• PC X server
• UNIX and OpenVMS terminal emulation
• Secure file transfer application

X Server Display

• X11compliance
• Support for multiple X displays and X screens
• Multiple monitor support
• Color depths: 1, 8, 24, and 32
• Broad server visual support, including TrueColor, PseudoColor, GrayScale, StaticColor, and StaticGray
• Support for local and remote window managers, including GNOME, KDE, and CDE
• Sun X server compatibility settings
• Backing store and save under support
• Native 64-bit support for Microsoft Windows
• IPv4 and IPv6 support

Session and Client Launching

• XDMCP (direct, indirect, and broadcast)
• Extensive client connection options, including SSH, Telnet, Kerberized Telnet, rexec, rsh, rlogin, and PCX$SERVER

Copy and Paste

• Copy and paste both text and graphics between X clients and Microsoft Windows applications
• Copy and paste text between X clients
• Text, area, and window selection modes
• Copy to Windows printers and graphics editors

Font Support

• X11R5/X11R6 font server with local font caching
• Automatic connection to font server
• Support for TrueType, Unicode, and international fonts
• Automatic font substitution

Keyboard Support

• Graphical keyboard mapping 
• International keyboard support
• Host keyboard emulation for Sun, HP, IBM, SCO, and DEC (including LK450)

Mouse Support

• SpacePilot support
• 3Dconnexion SpaceBall 5000 and SpaceMouse Plus support
• 3-button emulation 
• Wheel-mouse scroll support for buttons 4 and 5

X Extensions Support

• RENDER
• DAMAGE, XFixes, BIG-REQUESTS, GLX, MIT_SUNDRY_NONSTANDARD, SHAPE, XTEST, MIT-SHM, SYNC, DEC-XTRAP, DOUBLE-BUFFER, EVI, GP-MIT-SHM, MBX, SECURITY, TOG-CUP, WRQ_XPRINT, WRQ-ADMIN, XC-APPGROUP, XC-MISC, XDIRECTACCESS, XF86_BIGFONT, XINPUT, and XKB

OpenGL/GLX

• OpenGL 1.5 and GLX 1.4 support
• Overlay plane support
• Accelerated 3D hardware support

Security

• FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (Certificate #1027) 
•  Support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2 encryption
•  Support for SHA-256/RSA-2048 digital signatures
• Adheres to FDCC security policy requirements 
• PKI support built to meet DoD standards: 
  • PKCS #11 support 
  • U.S. DoD Common Access Card (CAC) support 
  • Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) support  
  • Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL)   
  • Intermediate certificate storage through LDAP  
  • Reflection Certificate Manager
• Reflection Key Agent accepts SSH keys and certificates for single sign-on authentication
• SSH encryption:  
  • SSH X client launching
  • X11 forwarding
  • Command line SSH utilities (SSH, SCP, and SFTP)
  • Port forwarding (tunneling) for TCP/IP ports through secure channel
  • Integrated multihop SSH configuration support
  • Password, keyboard interactive, public key (user key and X.509 certificates), and Kerberos authentication  
  • Smart card support through PKCS #11 interface 
  • SSH key agent 
  • Key generation and conversion (RSA-1, RSA, and DSA) utility
  • Easy uploading of users’ public keys to SSH servers
  • SSH connection reuse
• Reflection Kerberos Client:  
  • Secure authentication 
  • Datastream encryption (DES and 3DES) for Telnet and FTP  
  • Support for ticket forwarding and renewal 
  • Compatible with Microsoft and Leash32 credentials caches  
  • Standard Kerberos configurations
  • Support for Kerberos KDCs using TCP or UDP 
• SSL/TLS Telnet encryption:
  • Integrated SSL/TLS Telnet encryption 

Printing

• Windows or host control 
• Network, local, or print to disk 
• Print logging 
• Fixed pitch TrueType and printer font 
• Line-drawing characters

Administrative Tools

• X Manager:
  • Multiple X client and server management from a single tool
  • Consolidated view of all configuration settings
• X Profiler:
  • Default value configuration for each Reflection X setting
  • End-user configuration lockdown
• Quick-start tools:
  • X Client Wizard
  • Client-connection and server configuration templates
• X protocol trace and replay utility with custom filters for troubleshooting, user training, or presentation
• Support for Windows administration features: 
  • Windows Installer (MSI)
  • Active Directory
  • Roaming user and multiple user profiles
  • Group Policy

International Support

• English, French, German, and Japanese languages
• Japanese inline input
• XIM (I18N and XIMP), Microsoft-IME, and LocalFEP
• Support for double-byte fonts, including Chinese

UNIX and OpenVMS Terminal Emulation: Technical Specifications

Host Types

• UNIX (including Linux)
• OpenVMS (including Itanium)
• Data General

Emulation Types

• UNIX and OpenVMS:
  • VT terminals, including Japanese
  • Support for numerous host character sets, including UTF-8 (Unicode)
  • TVI 950/955, Wyse 50+, Wyse 60, ADDS VP2, SCO-ANSI, and BBS-ANSI
  • Linux console, AT386, IBM 3151, xterm, and VT-UTF8
• Data General:
  • Dasher 215
• All host types:
  • IPv4 and IPv6 support (Telnet, SSL/TLS, and SSH)

Network Protocols

• SOCKS client support
• Extensive Telnet options with support for threaded I/O; Line mode; NAWS (option 31); Local Echo, including Telnet option 45 (Suppress Local Echo)
• Rlogin, TCP/IP, and network-based modems
• Full support for serial connections, including automatic serial-port detection and USB

Printing

• Windows or host control
• Network, local, or print-to-disk
• Print logging
• Fixed pitch TrueType and printer font
• Line-drawing characters

Programming and Automation

• Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications 
• Reflection Basic and Reflection Command Language  
• VBA macro output available in VB.NET and C# (.NET)
• VBA macro sharing 
• Macro recorder for VBA and Reflection Basic
• Programmatic access to over 400 properties and methods via Reflection API 
• Microsoft OLE Automation Controller and server capability 
• Run Reflection as an ActiveX control within a VB or VB.NET application  
• Programmable events

User Interface

• X11 mouse-style support 
• Connection wizard
• Customizable toolbars and menus
• Dynamic hotspots
• Full-screen terminal mode
• Graphical keyboard mapping
• Mouse mapping (2- and 3-button)
• Resizable terminal keyboard
• Full color editing
• HTML Help in the customization tools

Browser Support

• Run Reflection as an ActiveX control in supported browsers

Security

• FIPS 140-2-validated cryptographic module (Certificate #1027)
• Adheres to FDCC security policy requirements
•  Support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2 encryption
•  Support for SHA-256/RSA-2048 digital signatures
• PKI support built to meet DoD standards:
  • PKCS #11 support
  • U.S. DoD Common Access Card (CAC) support
  • Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) support
  • Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL)
  • Intermediate certificate storage through LDAP
  • Reflection Certificate Manager
• Reflection Key Agent accepts SSH keys and certificates for single sign-on authentication
• SSH encryption:
  • SSH X client launching
  • X11 forwarding
  • Command line SSH utilities (SSH, SCP, and SFTP)
  • Port forwarding (tunneling) for TCP/IP ports through secure channel
  • Integrated multihop SSH configuration support
  • Password, keyboard interactive, public key (user key and X.509 certificates), and Kerberos authentication
  • Smart card support through PKCS #11 interface
  • SSH key agent
  • Key generation and conversion (RSA-1, RSA, and DSA) utility
  • Easy uploading of users’ public keys to SSH servers
  • SSH connection reuse
  • Standard SSH configurations
• Reflection Kerberos Client:
  • Secure authentication
  • Datastream encryption (DES and 3DES) for Telnet and FTP
  • Support for ticket forwarding and renewal
  • Compatible with Microsoft and Leash32 credentials caches
  • Standard Kerberos configurations  
  • Support for Kerberos KDCs using TCP or UDP
• SSL/TLS Telnet encryption:
  • Integrated SSL/TLS Telnet encryption

Administrative Tools

• Centralized management of settings files using group policy
• Customization tools for: 
  • Settings and installation files (including MSI) 
  • Online Help
• Web console for centralized administration of settings files
• Web-based deployment of settings files and updates 
• Support for Windows administration features: 
  • Windows Installer (MSI)
  • Active Directory 
  • Roaming user and multiple user profiles
  • Group Policy
• Support for Microsoft Windows Terminal Server and Remote Desktop Services 
• Citrix XenApp support

International Support

• English, French, German, and Japanese languages
• Localized keyboards, displays, and printers
• Japanese PC-9800 series
• Support for Asian input-method editors

IBM Terminal Emulation: Technical Specifications

Host Types

• IBM mainframe (3270)
• IBM AS/400 (5250)

Emulation Types

• IBM mainframe (System z):
  • 3179, 3179-G, 3180, 3192-G, 3196, 3197, 3270, 3278, 3279, 3472-G, 3476, 3477, 3486, and 3487 
• IBM AS/400 (System i): 
  • 5250, 5251, 5291, and 5292

Network Protocols

• IPv6 support  
• IBM mainframe: 
  • 802.2 (DLC) 
  • Coax DFT 
  • IBM Communication Server
  • LUA 
  • Microsoft SNA Server 
  • NetWare for SAA via IPX/SPX 
  • NetWare for SAA via TCP/IP 
  • SDLC 
  • LU 6.2 (APPC) 
  • TN3270 and TN3270E 
• IBM AS/400:
  • 802.2 (DLC) 
  • IBM Communication Server 
  • Microsoft SNA Server 
  • MPTN (AnyNet) 
  • NetWare for SAA 
  • LU 6.2 (APPC) 
  • TN5250 and TN5250E

Printing

• 3287, 3812, 3912, and 5553 printer emulation
• Pre-printed form support 
• Print screen with consolidated screen-printing utility 
• Host Print Transform 
• Duplex printing

Programming and Automation

• One session file for settings and macros
• Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications 
• VBA macro output available in VB.NET and C# (.NET)
• VBA macro sharing 
• Reflection Basic
• Macro recorder support for VBA and Reflection Basic 
• Programmatic access to over 400 properties and methods via Reflection API 
• DOS HLLAPI, HLLAPI, eHLLAPI, WinHLLAPI, IMAPI, CPI-C, and WinAPPC 
• Microsoft OLE Automation Controller and server capability 
• Programmable events
• Run Reflection as an ActiveX control within a VB or VB.NET application 
• Microsoft Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)

User Interface

• Clickable Internet addresses (URLs) in host sessions 
• Option to hide OIA
• Simplified batch-file transfers
• Customizable screen sizes (3270 only)
• Font sizing 
• Removable title bar
• 3270 word wrap
• FTP toolbar button
• Connection wizard 
• Customizable toolbars and menus  
• Dynamic hot spots 
• Graphical keyboard mapping 
• Mouse mapping (2- and 3-button) 
• Resizable terminal keyboard 
• Full color editing 
• HTML Help in the customization tools

Browser Support

• Run Reflection as an ActiveX control in supported browsers

Security

• FIPS 140-2-validated cryptographic module (Certificate #1027)
• Adheres to FDCC security policy requirements
•  Support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2 encryption
•  Support for SHA-256/RSA-2048 digital signatures
• IBM Express Logon Feature (ELF) support
• Automatic Kerberos sign-on for IBM AS/400 
• PKI support built to meet DoD standards:
  • PKCS #11 support
  • U.S. DoD Common Access Card (CAC) support
  • Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) support
  • Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL)
  • Intermediate certificate storage through LDAP
  • Reflection Certificate Manager
• Integrated SSL/TLS Telnet encryption

Administrative Tools

• Auto-update of device names
• Centralized management of settings files using group policy 
• Customization tools for: 
  • Settings and installation files (including MSI) 
  • Online Help
• Web-based deployment of settings files and updates 
• Support for Windows administration features: 
  • Windows Installer 
  • Active Directory 
  • Roaming user and multiple user profiles
  • Group Policy
• Support for Microsoft Windows Terminal Server and Remote Desktop Services  
• Citrix XenApp support

International Support

• English, French, German, and Japanese languages
• Localized keyboards, displays, and printers
• Japanese PC-9800 series
• Support for Asian input-method editors

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS

File Transfer

• Reflection Secure FTP Client:
  •  Support for SFTP 4.0 to ensure proper translation of international characters
  • SSH, SSL/TLS, SOCKS, and Kerberos security protocols 
  • Extensive firewall support 
  • File browsing on z/OS hosts with TSO data sets 
  • Save FTP client sessions in Layouts 
  • Management of FTP settings via Reflection Security Gateway 
  • IPv4 and IPv6 support 
  • Change UNIX file permissions with FTP client 
  • SFTP downloads resume after interruption 
  • Support for a wide variety of FTP servers, including IBM System z, IBM System i, UNIX, NetWare, Unisys, HP 3000, and OpenVMS   
  • FTP site wizard 
  • Site-to-site transfer between FTP servers  
  • Export/import settings in XML format  
  • Wildcard filters  
  • Automation tools (script recorder and Microsoft OLE Automation)
  • Drag-and-drop file transfers directly to the desktop
• WRQ Reflection proprietary protocol, FTP, Kermit, Xmodem, and Zmodem
  • ASCII, binary, and labels/image support
• IND$File, DISOSS, SQL data query, batch-file transfer, and APVUFILE (IBM terminal emulator only)
• SSL/TLS encryption for AS/400 LIPI file transfers (IBM terminal emulator only)

System Requirements

• Any system that meets the recommended requirements for the Microsoft Windows operating system (an additional 64 MB of memory is recommended for better performance)
• Disk space requirement varies depending on the features installed (typically 45–120 MB)
• 256-color video card (24-bit color recommended; accelerated OpenGL video card recommended for 3-D CAD/CAM applications)
• 100 Mbps network speed for 2D and 3D CAD/CAM applications
• 2-button mouse, 3-button mouse, wheel mouse, 3Dconnexion SpaceBall 5000, or SpaceMouse Plus, or SpacePilot

Operating Systems

•  Microsoft Windows 8 Pro
• Microsoft Windows 7
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Microsoft Windows XP
•  Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Services
• Microsoft Windows Terminal Server  
• Citrix XenApp

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