SNAX/XF and SNAX/APN Configuration and Management Manual

Configuring for Ethernet Support
SNAX/XF and SNAX/APN Configuration and Management Manual—425836-006
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File Transfer in the Data Center
File Transfer in the Data Center
A significant number of NonStop systems are co-located with IBM mainframes in the
corporate data center. A typical requirement is for high-speed connectivity to allow bulk
file transfer between HP and IBM equipment. Often, Ethernet is used as the link
between mainframes because of its throughput potential. Figure 10-1 shows a major
difference between token-ring and Ethernet. Ethernet frames travel between stations
without having to be examined by every other intervening station as on a token-ring.
Figure 10-1. NonStop System in the Mainframe Data Center
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