Redbook Abstract
IBM Nways RouteSwitch Implementation Guide, SG24-4881-01
  Abstract
This redbook describes the features, models and operation of the IBM Nways RouteSwitch family. This book will help you to understand basic switching concepts such as VLANS, ELANS and Groups. Procedures for hardware and software installation, setup and configuration related to the 8273 and 8274 are also documented. The primary focus of this book is on Ethernet, token-ring and ATM environments. The unique any-to-any switching capabilities of the RouteSwitch are discussed and explored in several chapters. Particular emphasis is placed on those areas of interoperability that have to do with any-to-any configuration issues. Several practical examples document the different policies/types of VLANs by providing detailed configuration scripts. Examples include TCP/IP routing, bridging, and trunking, including ATM ELANs. With minor modifications, these scripts can be used as models for many customer environments.

Some knowledge of LAN architecture, switching, ATM, and bridging is assumed.

  Table of Contents
Chapter 1. IBM 8274 and 8277 RouteSwitch - Functional Overview 1.0
Chapter 2. Basic RouteSwitch Setup 2.0
Chapter 3. VLAN and Mobile Groups Concepts 3.0
Chapter 4. Basic VLAN Configuration 4.0
Chapter 5. Bridging, Routing, Switching and Trunking 5.0
Chapter 6. RouteSwitch ATM LAN Emulation 6.0
Chapter 7. ATM Cell Switching 7.0
Chapter 8. LECS and LES/BUS Functionality 8.0
Chapter 9. Wide Area Networking 9.0
Chapter 10. Network Configuration Examples 10.0
Appendix A. Correcting ARI/FCI Issues A.0
Appendix B. Ether-Types and SAP Listings B.0
Appendix C. Sample GATED Configuration File C.0
Appendix D. Special Notices D.0
Appendix E. Related Publications E.0
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  Profile
Publish date
1998-09-21
Lead author
John Parker
Other authors
Corky Camin Jocelyn Cecire Matthias Enders Milind Gupte Richard Shaw Kevin Treweek
ISBN number
0738401048
Number of pages
388