EXTRA! X-treme

With more powerful customization and automation tools, bolstered SSH security, and integration with the latest platforms and technologies, EXTRA! X-treme provides the advanced security and flexibility you need to get the most from your mainframe applications.

Host Types

• IBM System z (Mainframe) 
• IBM System i (AS/400) 
• UNIX/Linux/OpenVMS (VT) 
• HP NonStop/Tandem 6530 (optional add-on)

Emulation Types

• IBM System z (Mainframe):
  • 3270 text and graphics terminals and printers
• IBM System i (AS/400):
  • 5250 terminals and printers
• UNIX, Linux, and 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
• HP NonStop/Tandem 6530 (optional add-on)

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/TLS encryption
• SSH (Secure Shell)
• SSH keyboard interactive authentication
• FIPS 140-2 validated SSL/TLS crypto module (Certificate #1027)
• FIPS 140-2-validated SSH crypto module (Certificate #1027)
• 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
• Digitally signed executable and DLL files
• Adheres to Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) and United States Government Configuration Baseline (USGCB) security policy requirements
• FIPS-mode Group Policy setting for mandatory encryption of all connections
• Encryption of EXTRA! Basic macros
• Reflection Secure FTP Client (see below)

Productivity

• Integration with Microsoft Office
• Macro Launcher
• Macro record/edit
• Print Screen
• Screen History
• Spell Check
• Scratch Pad
• Recent Typing
• Auto Expand
• Auto Complete
• Advanced cut/copy/paste
• Keyboard remapping
• Color mapping
• Configurable toolbar
• Customizable font

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 Security Gateway (optional component)
  • IPv6 support
  • Change UNIX file permissions with FTP client
  • Support for a wide variety of FTP servers [UNIX, NetWare, Unisys, HP 3000, IBM System z (Mainframe), System i (AS/400), OpenVMS, Sterling Connect, and NonStop (Guardian API)]
  • 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, and LU4
• Print Screen function with utility for printing multiple screens
• Host Print Transform
• Network, local, or print-to-disk
• Fixed pitch TrueType and printer font
• Screen History printing

Programming and Automation

• EXTRA! Basic macro language with integrated development environment
• Macro-recorder support  
• 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

• 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
• Customizable Scratch Pad font

Administrative Tools

•  Management of EXTRA! settings via Reflection Security Gateway
• 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 UI and Help
• Host code page support for most single-byte language character sets
• Localized keyboards, displays, and printers

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 8 Pro*
• Microsoft Windows 7*
• Microsoft Windows XP
•  Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop Services
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services
• Citrix XenApp
• Microsoft App-V
• VMware

* 32- and 64-bit editions

Microsoft support for Windows XP is ending in  days. Learn about our Windows 7-compatible products.

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