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

Contents
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2. Expand Overview
Starting Lines in a Multi-Line Path 1-18
2. Expand Overview
Network Transparency 2-1
Interactive Access 2-1
Programmatic Access 2-2
Expand Subsystem and the NonStop Operating System 2-2
Multiple Communications Environments 2-5
Leased and Satellite Connections 2-5
X.25 Packet-Switched Networks 2-5
Systems Network Architecture (SNA) Networks 2-6
Internet Protocol (IP) Networks 2-6
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Networks 2-6
ServerNet Clusters 2-6
Distributed Control 2-7
Automatic Message Routing 2-7
Passthrough Routing 2-7
Best-Path Routing 2-7
Priority Routing 2-8
Fault-Tolerant Operation 2-8
Network Management 2-8
Subsystem Control Facility (SCF) 2-9
Event Management Service (EMS) 2-9
Availability Statistics and Performance (ASAP) 2-9
Measure 2-9
OSM Interface 2-9
Online Expansion and Reconfiguration 2-10
Network Security 2-11
Remote Passwords 2-11
Enhanced Security Techniques 2-11
3. Planning a Network Design
Selecting Line Protocols 3-1
Dedicated Lines 3-1
Satellite Connections 3-2
X.25 Connections 3-2
Systems Network Architecture (SNA) Connections 3-3
Internet Protocol (IP) Networks 3-4
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Networks 3-5
ServerNet Connections 3-6