IBM i Access for Windows V7R1M0

IBM i Access for Windows V7R1M0 is a Windows-based client suite from IBM that connects PCs to IBM i servers (formerly AS/400, iSeries, System i). Designed for administrators, developers, and power users, it provides terminal emulation, database access, data transfer, printer integration, and system management tools to work efficiently with IBM i resources from a Windows desktop.

Key capabilities:

• 5250 terminal emulation: Reliable green-screen access with keyboard mapping, macros, multiple sessions, and printer session support.
• Database connectivity for DB2 for i: Includes ODBC, OLE DB, and .NET providers to enable reporting, application development, and integration with Windows software.
• Data Transfer utilities: Upload and download data between IBM i (DB2 files and the Integrated File System) and PC formats such as Excel and CSV.
• System management tools: System i Navigator for managing users, jobs, printers, devices, and the Integrated File System, plus performance and configuration tasks.
• Printer integration: Virtual printer support to print IBM i spooled files to local or network Windows printers.
• Security: Supports TLS-encrypted sessions and policies for secure, authenticated access.
• Automation and extensibility: COM and .NET interfaces for scripting, automation, and custom tooling.
• Centralized deployment: MSI-based installation with configurable settings for enterprise rollouts.

Version details:

• V7R1M0 stands for Version 7, Release 1, Modification 0. It aligns with the IBM i 7.1 generation and was intended for contemporary Windows desktop environments of its time.

Lifecycle note:

• IBM i Access for Windows is a legacy product and has been superseded by IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS), IBM’s cross-platform Java-based client. Organizations planning new deployments or upgrades are generally encouraged to adopt ACS.

IBM i Access for Windows V7R1M0 is developed by IBM. The most popular version of this product among our users is 7.0.