IBM BC-203 User Manual
Overview of ibm networking
BC-203
Cisco IOS Bridging and IBM Networking Configuration Guide
Overview of IBM Networking
The IBM networking technologies described in this publication can be categorized as network-related
or host-related technologies. The IBM Networking section of the Cisco IOS Bridging and IBM
Networking Configuration Guide discusses the following network-related software components:
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LLC2 and SDLC Parameters, page 217
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IBM Network Media Translation, page 219
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The IBM Networking section of the Cisco IOS Bridging and IBM Networking Configuration Guide
discusses the following host-related software and hardware components:
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DSPU and SNA Service Point, page 233
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SNA Switching Services, page 235
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Cisco Transaction Connection, page 242
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CMCC Adapter Hardware, page 245
The following Cisco IOS software features are supported on the CMCC adapters:
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Common Link Access to Workstation, page 248
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Cisco Multipath Channel+, page 249
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Cisco Multipath Channel, page 251
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This overview chapter gives a high-level description of each technology. For configuration information,
refer to the corresponding chapter in this publication.
Document Outline
- Overview of IBM Networking
- RSRB
- DLSw+
- STUN and BSTUN
- LLC2 and SDLC Parameters
- IBM Network Media Translation
- SNA FRAS
- NCIA
- ALPS
- DSPU and SNA Service Point
- SNA Switching Services
- Benefits of SNASw
- HPR Capable SNA Routing Services
- Branch Extender
- Enterprise Extender (HPR/IP)
- Usability Features
- Management Enhancements
- LAN and IP-Focused Connection Types
- Cisco Transaction Connection
- CMCC Adapter Hardware
- CMCC Adapter Features for TCP/IP Environments
- CMCC Adapter Features for SNA Environments