ITEM: BN8650L

Can I run full duplex Ethernet with both SNA and TCP/IP?

Question:

I understand that configuring full duplex operations can help
improve performance -- effectively doubling potential throughput
because the adapter can send and receive data simultaneously across
the adapter.

I'm running TCP/IP in full duplex mode today -- would I also get full
duplex mode benefits if I were to implement SNA over Ethernet?

Environment:  I'm running AIX V 4.1.4 and the new Etheret/FDX High
Performance TP/AUI MC Ethernet adapter (f.c. 2992) attached to an IBM
8271 EtherStreamer Switch (hub).  I've enabled full duplex mode in the
SMIT Change/Show Characteristics of an Ethernet Adapter menu and set
the 8271 port to full duplex operations.

Response:

Yes, full duplex operation is set for the adapter so it is in affect all
upper level protocols running on the Ethernet network -- this includes
TCP/IP, SNA, Novell, and so forth.




Support Line: Can I run full duplex Ethernet with both SNA and TCP/IP?   ITEM: BN8650L

Dated: September 1996 Category: N/A

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