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GA27-3102-0 File No. S370-09 Systems Network Architecture Systems General Information Preface This manual is designed for those persons having a basic understanding of data communications who need general information about Systems Network Architec- ture (SNA). It includes basic descriptions of the terminology, concepts, and scope of SNA. The information contained in this manual is current with the September, 1974, announcement of Advanced Function for Communications. This manual does not provide instructions for implementing SNA, nor does it describe any specific equipment or programs that may implement SNA. For details of specific SNA implementations or information on SNA implementation subsets, the reader should refer to the appropriate publications, as available, that describe equipment or programs to be incorporated in an IBM SNA communica- tions system. Specific IBM equipment and programs which are consistent with SNA are identi- fied in Advanced Function for Communications System Summary, GA27-3099. See notice (below) for the availability and current level of the applicable manuals. First Edition (January 1975) Changes are periodically made to the information herein; before using this publication in connection with the operation of IBM systems or equipment, refer to the IBM System/360-System/370 Bibliography (Order No. GA22-6822) for the editions that are applicabk and current. Requests for copies of IBM publications should be made to your IBM representative or to the IBM branch office serving your locality. This manual has been prepared by the IBM Systems Development Division, Advanced Systems. Architecture, Dept: E97, P.O. Box 12195, Research Triangle Park, North Carolma 27709 and pubhshed by department EO 1. A form for readers' comments is provided at the back of this publication. If the form has been removed, comments may be sent to the above address.