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IBM Router Interoperability and Migration Examples

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IBM Router Interoperability and Migration Examples

This redbook is written from the viewpoint of an organization with an installed IBM router network that needs to grow the networkÆs size or add new functions (such as the transport of voice traffic). We are also assuming that this will be accomplished by adding router equipment manufactured by other vendors. We assume that the reader is already familiar with the models, features and configuration of IBM routers and we consider the issues faced by the organization when selecting and integrating other router equipment into the existing network.

In reality, this book specifically discusses adding Cisco routers to an existing IBM router network. We did not want to exclude other router manufacturers, but the realities of existing market share, the time available to the authors of this book, and the growing IBM/Cisco Alliance led us to give particular emphasis to familiarizing the reader with the range of Cisco router products and giving the reader a broad understanding of the models and features which complement existing IBM router network configurations.

This redbook helps you to install, tailor and configure Cisco routers to add to an existing network of IBM routers. It is assumed that the reader is unacquainted with Cisco products so the Cisco router configuration procedure is described in more detail than the corresponding IBM router configuration. However, this redbook does not aim to replace existing Cisco documentation and also does highlight specific IBM configuration requirements when appropriate.

Extensive examples are provided to assist with configuration of:
Dynamic Routing Protocols including EIGRP, OSPF and RIP.

Data Link Switching (DLSw) to transport SNA traffic through a mixed network of IBM and Cisco routers.

APPN functions using the new ôSNA Switchingö subsystem now available with Cisco IOS software.

Voice transport through frame relay and IP networks of IBM and Cisco routers.

Discussion of dial-up connectivity and Novell IPX is also included.

This redbook will help you design a network which makes best use of the features of both IBM and Cisco routers to allow interoperability and migration between them to be as simple as possible.

This edition is not directly related to a specific code release, but most use is made of the latest releases of IBM router code (Version 3 Release 4 of MRS, MAS and AIS for the 2210, 2216 and 2212 respectively) and of Cisco router code (such as IOS 12.0(5)XN). Where specific code levels are required for particular functions, these code level requirements are made clear in the text of the book.
Price: $37.00 $29.00
Pages: 186
Date Published: April 21, 2000
Author: IBM Redbooks
Product Number: SG24-5865-00
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