Re: Connecting 2 AS400's

[PaulMmn <PaulMmn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>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


Unless I'm overlooking something, I think you could simply plug those 2 big
square Token Ring connectors together, configure the lines, and away you
go!  You can even get a Token Ring to Token Ring cable as an extension if
they're more than 10' apart.

Of course, if you even -think- about adding a 3rd device, you'll need a hub
of some sort.

--Paul E Musselman
PaulMmn@ix.netcom.com


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