Re: Connecting 2 AS400's

["Art Tostaine, Jr." <atostain@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Stephen Hunt wrote:

> We've acquired 2 AS400's, and each have a token ring card.
>
> So what's the problem you may ask...
> Well, we don't use token ring (don't even have a LAN yet..).
>
> So I'd like to know what is the minimum cost method of linking these two
> beasts together.  Someone said I'd need a HUB, but didn't specify what type
> (and the catalogues have all sorts -  with prices to match <g> ).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Stephen Hunt

You need a MAU (Multi-Station Access Unit?).  You can get a 4 port model, should
be less than $100.  I know Black Box has them.

Also, your token ring cards should have come with a weird looking cable, 9 pin 
on
one side (that plugs into TR card in 400), and a wacky connector on the other 
end
(IBM Cabling system), plug both wires into the 400's and into the hub and create
and vary on the line.

Even if you have Autoconfig on, you'll have to create an APPC controller on one
system, the other will autoconfig.

to create line, CRTLINTRN, controller CRTCTLAPPC, device CRTDEVAPPC.

--
Art Tostaine, Jr.
Creative Computer Associates, Inc.
Parlin, NJ 08859


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