Link and Port Configuration
NetRunner W
AN User’s Manual
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Local Interconnect Link
The local interconnect link feature permits you to connect two or more
NetRunner units located within a close proximity (colocated). These units
may be a NetRunner 500ET, 1000E
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or 2000E,ED. This particular link
increases backbone capacity for critical applications such as voice switching.
D
One half of the configured bandwidth is available for rated traffic
(voice and sync data); the remaining bandwidth is reserved for
unrated traffic (LAN or async). The maximum amount of composite
utilization will never exceed 87% (as viewed in the Demand Report).
D
When using a MICOM cable, the distance between units should not
exceed 25 feet (8 meters) on higher data rates when internally clocked.
Shorter distances may be required when using other cables or when
externally clocked.
D
If utilizing a campustype private wire application, you may connect a
communications device and configure for external clocking. In this
application, additional cable length restrictions may apply depending
on devices and cables. High speed converters may be required.
D
On units with terminated traffic (directly attached terminals, hosts,
voice/fax modules) it is recommended that the local interconnect links
(at 252 Kbps) be restricted to two links.
D
Do not use local interconnect links for WAN link communications
; the
NetRunner does not support that application.
D
Load sharing is not a supported application.
COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU
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CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES
CONFIGURE LOCAL NODES
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PORT CONFIGURATION
ENTER NODE–ID/CHANNEL # (^X TO ABORT):
NODE_A/A3
PORT CONFIGURATION
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LOCAL INTERCONNECT LINK
To configure a local interconnect link, use the following path:
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Requires Communications Control Module, Rev. E or later with Release 3.2 or later software.