IBM Host Access Client Package
Access and emulate z/OS® hosts

IBM Personal Communications

IBM Personal Communications is a host-communication and terminal-emulation package for Windows™. The package provides useful features such as:

• VT Options: Choose from 3270 and 5250 Virtual Terminal (VT) emulation.
• FTP Client: Transfer files using File Transfer Protocol integration.
• SNA Support: Get Systems Network Architecture (SNA) application support.
• Connectivity: Use Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol connectivity (TCP/IP).
• Integration: Access Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) support and Microsoft Office integration.
• Automation Enhancements: Take advantage of Macro PasteText API and EHLLAPI 64-bit library support.

IBM Host On-Demand

IBM Host On-Demand is a web-to-host terminal emulation and host access application programming support for Java®. It offers powerful features such as:

• Powerful and Light: Simplify deployment by replacing the browser on the local machine and removing the need to download Java Runtime Environment.
• FTP Client: Convert with code page conversion and other performance improvements.
• Connectivity: Connect to TN3270E, TN5250, VT52, VT100, VT220, VT420, IBM CICS®, and FTP systems.
• Customizable: Create custom on-demand applications with the Java toolset.
• Ease of Use: Create custom files with different configurations using the easy-to-use deployment wizard.

IBM Host Access Client Package Extended Edition

The Extended Edition allows users to connect to IBM Z and IBM i hosts through HOD on a mobile browser. It provides end users with features such as:

• Zero Footprint: Move to a zero-footprint solution so that nothing gets downloaded to end users' systems.
• Modernization: See and represent data graphically with Host Access Client Package Extended Edition—it’s more than just an emulator.
• Fast and Easy: Choose from quick options to transform entire terminals or specific parts into web interfaces.
• Multiple Configurations: Fetch 3270/5250 display session configurations from HTML-based, combined-based, and configuration server-based model pages.
• Simple UI: Visualize host data with easy-to-use widgets. The Extended Edition offers an intuitive, user-centric design.
• Independent: Achieve platform independence with no dependency on Java or any other browser plugins.

Download Host Access Client Package

You can download the Host Access Client Package from the Passport Advantage site. If you don’t have an account, click "Enroll in Passport Advantage".

Access an all-in-one package

Access host applications and data, perform security-rich terminal emulation, and connect it all in a single browser.

Focus on modernization

Accelerate your modernization efforts by connecting users to both hosted and cloud platforms.

Get a zero-footprint solution

Enable host access and terminal emulation without downloads to end user’s systems.

Achieve high-value at a low cost

Achieve a fast ROI for market-leading host connectivity and emulation tools that enhance your existing investments.