Expand Configuration and Management Manual (H06.21+, J06.10+)

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17 Subsystem Description
This section provides a high-level technical description of the architecture and
dynamics of the Expand subsystem. You should be familiar with the information
presented in this section before you attempt to configure, manage, or troubleshoot the
Expand subsystem.
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Expand Subsystem Components on page 17-2
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Expand Subsystem and the OSI Reference Model on page 17-9
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Path Function of the Expand Subsystem on page 17-13
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Routing and Time Factors on page 17-22
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Message Handling and Buffer Allocation on page 17-38
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Message Buffering on page 17-46
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Expand-to-NAM Interface on page 17-49
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Expand-to-IP Interface on page 17-53
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Expand-to-ATM Interface on page 17-58
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Multipacket Frame Feature on page 17-63
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Variable Packet Size Feature on page 17-67
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Congestion Control Feature on page 17-69
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Multi-CPU Feature on page 17-72