HH&S SPool Offload
HSPO (HH&S SPool Offload) is a batch utility that processes SPOOL OFFLOAD files coming from MVS/JES2 and split them into homogeneous logical streams (text lines, pure AFP) to be processed on a print subsystem (ACIF). This utility runs on PC/mid-range open systems having their own AFP print controler.AIX 5, 6
SUN Solaris 8, 9, 10, 11
Linux x86
z/Linux S/390
Windows XP, 7, 2003, 2008, 2012
- non-SNA network (Internet, ...)
- magnetic tapes
- CD-rom
- etc ...
HSPO allows to decentralize mainframe printing to PC/UNIX stations such as
- office departements
- remote agencies
- outsourced production units (service suppliers)
Benefits for IBM mainframe sites:
- possibility of sending raw spool offload to printing partners, saving CPU and production costs
Benefits for printing partners:
- possibility of accepting native MVS Spool Offload from clients running a mainframe ... without the need of a mainframe !