NETWORK CONFIGURATION
The DSA may be configured in three basic network arrangements:
- Isolated
- Integrated
- Sub-network with gateway
Isolated Network
The isolated DSA network provides the fastest possible data throughput because other network traffic has
been eliminated. DSA commands are issued from the network client/host and data is directed to the network
client/host in UDP format. Data is removed from the client/host via disk or tape. This configuration is ideal
for high speed data transfer with data reduction that is handled by the network client/host.
Integrated with System Network
The integrated DSA provides the most accessible data to all network clients. Any client/host on the network
may control any or all of the DSA's. Network throughput (TCP/IP) may be reduced because of other network
traffic. This configuration is ideal for systems that can tolerate slower data transfer rates but require easy
access by multiple client/hosts to each DSA unit.
Sub-Network with Gateway
The DSA sub-network allows high speed data transfer of the sub-network while allowing access by a larger
network. The gateway is most effective as a multi homed client/host that can store the DSA data for later
access by client/hosts on the main system network.
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