Date: November 10, 2001
The netcompare.pdf file lists new AIX TCP/IP enhancements that increase availability and bandwidth. Of particular interest are the Etherchannel(R) and Network Interface Backup functions.
EtherChannel increases bandwidth by aggregating 2-4 Ethernet adapters as one IP/Mac address (Requires router that supports EtherChannel).
The Network Interface Backup option was described in a previous Configuring Network Adapters for Redundancy AIX Tip. It increases network availability by providing a hot-backup network adapter.
These options and more are illustrated in the hotnew.pdf presentation.
For even more infomation, see the AIX V5 Differences guide at:
Bruce Spencer,
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redpieces/pdfs/sg245765.pdf
baspence@us.ibm.com