Expand Configuration and Management Manual (G06.24+)

Contents
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3. Planning a Network Design (continued)
3. Planning a Network Design (continued)
ServerNet Connections 3-6
FOX Connections 3-7
Defining Paths Between Systems 3-7
When to Use a Single-Line Expand Line-Handler Process 3-8
When to Use a Multi-Line Path 3-8
When to Use a Multi-CPU Path 3-10
Selecting Special Features 3-12
Multipacket Frame Feature 3-12
Variable Packet Size Feature 3-13
Congestion Control Feature 3-13
Designing the Network Topology 3-13
Common Network Topologies 3-13
Topology Limitations 3-16
Creating a Network Diagram 3-16
4. Planning for ServerNet Clusters
Configuration Considerations for Expand and ServerNet Clusters 4-1
ServerNet Clusters Coexisting With FOX Rings 4-3
Considerations for ServerNet Clusters Coexisting With ServerNet/FX 4-3
Examples of ServerNet Clusters Coexisting With FOX Rings 4-4
ServerNet Clusters Coexisting With ATM or IP Networks 4-6
Considerations for ServerNet Clusters Coexisting With ATM
or IP 4-7
Examples of ServerNet Clusters Coexisting With ATM or IP 4-7
Part II. Configuring the Expand Subsystem
5. Configuration Overview
Summary of Configuration Steps 5-2
Creating a Profile 5-3
Creating Wide Area Network (WAN) Subsystem Devices 5-4
Starting the Expand Manager Process 5-4
6. Configuring the Network Control Process
Step 1: Create a Profile for $NCP 6-1
ADD Profile Command 6-1
Example 6-2