| Title: | FDDI - The Next Generation |
| Moderator: | NETCAD::STEFANI |
| Created: | Thu Apr 27 1989 |
| Last Modified: | Thu Jun 05 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 2259 |
| Total number of notes: | 8590 |
Okay - here's your basic "stupid" question. We have no-one left locally who understands how to configure networks, let alone FDDI. We have a customer who currently has a 7 node VAXcluster (comprised of a VAX 9000, a VAX 7000, and 5 VAX 6000s). They are currently all connected via Ethernet and CI. They want to replace the Ethernet with Fiber. Other than the controllers for the XMI to FDDI for each VAX, (DEMFA), what else do they need ?? We can't seem to make heads of tails out of the variety of options for concentrators and other FDDI components. They still need the VAXcluster to be able to connect to the rest of their Ethernet backbone which has about 1000 other nodes (VAX, SUN, HP, etc) on various segments via routers, bridges, etc. Basically, we want the CI cluster to use FDDI for network communication between CI cluster nodes, and still be able to get to a traditional EtherHose for other communication. Thanks for any help. Arlan
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| 889.1 | Give us a call at the support center. | CSC32::B_GOODWIN | Mon Mar 08 1993 17:46 | 27 | |
Arlan,
When you have questions of this nature, call your local support center, we'll be
glad to help you! 800-525-7104.
There are a few ways your network can be configured. If you want it easy:
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9000 7000 6000 DEFEB
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You can connect your vaxens/DEFEB (bridge) with multi-mode fiber (hi or low
power, depending on your distance)to the DEFCN (concentrator). You can make the
DEFEB a SAS (single attach station). If you want an actual ring with a DAS
concentrator and a DAS bridge, then it's a little change, but not much.
Give us a call, we'll help you.
Brad
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