>it can be connected also directly by using an OSA token-ring adapter in the >HOST and its configuration in the mainframe is similar to the CIP card on >the router , they are both generated by an XCA node . >there many types of OSA cards that work with both SNA and IP , they use >Token Ring or Ehternet or even Fast Ethernet and GigaEthernet. >their behaviour is the same as the CIP router , but the diffirent is with >the router you can move some processor intsensive tasks in the router from >the mainframe >such as TN3270e and TCP offload. >off course for both CIP router and OSA card there are some funtion that you >can not use such as SNI function of FEP wich consists of routing between tow >FEPs in SNA subarea environment.This needs migration from Subarea to APPN. >"Priscilla Oppenheimer" a icrit dans le message : >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> The mainframe would probably attach to the Token Ring network via a Front > > End Processor (FEP) which would have a Token Ring Interface Card (TIC).
Unless there have been recent upgrades, the CIP emulates a PU type 2 3172 device controller, not a PU type 4 3745 (i.e., the true FEP). There are some software functions, usually dealing with very weird legacy protocols but also some multi-mainframe software (e.g., CMC) for which you need a true FEP. For most applications, a CIP will serve nicely. > > >> The FEP could be replaced with a router with a CIP. >> >> Priscilla >> >> At 12:25 AM 11/3/01, John Tafasi wrote: >> >Hi Group, >> > >> >Can the IBM mainframe computer be connected directly to the token ring? >> > >> >Thanks >> > >> >John Tafasi >> > >> > >> >_______________________ >> >watch your phone call records on the web at: >> >http://www.freedomstar.com/sh1885969 >> ________________________ >> >> Priscilla Oppenheimer >> http://www.priscilla.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=29240&t=25166 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
