Expand Configuration and Management Manual (G06.24+)

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Configuring Expand-Over-SNA Lines
Systems Network Architecture (SNA) was developed by IBM for connecting IBM
systems and networks. Expand-over-SNA connections are provided with the HP
SNAX/Advanced Peer Networking (SNAX/APN) product. The Expand-over-SNA
line-handler process uses the NETNAM protocol to access the network access method
(NAM) interface provided by a SNAX/APN line-handler process.
An Expand-over-SNA line-handler process can be configured as a single line, as part
of a multi-line path, or as part of a multi-CPU path. This section explains how to
configure an Expand-over-SNA line-handler process as a single line or as part of a
multi-CPU path. Configuring Expand-over-SNA lines that are part of a multi-line path is
explained in Section 14, Configuring Multi-Line Paths.
Required Hardware and Software
Several hardware and software components are required in addition to the Expand-
over-SNA line-handler process to provide Expand-over-SNA connectivity. These
components are illustrated in Figure 11-1 and are explained in the following
subsections.