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DECnet end-nodes and multiple circuits?

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The Question is:

 
I have a DS20E with two network cards one is EIA-0 and the other being EWA-0 on
 issuing the $MCR NCP SHOW KNOWN LINES CHAR.
What is the default search list when using DECnet Phase IV since an application
 I want to install takes the last address which is EWA-0, and if applicable is
 the search list configurable?
 
 
 
 

The Answer is :

 
  Both network connections are used, though the order of device
  configuration is and will remain unspecified and subject to change.
 
  DECnet Phase IV end-nodes with multiple circuits will configure and
  operate on one of these devices (largely arbitrarily) and manual
  fail-over is possible.  DECnet Phase IV Routers and DECnet-Plus
  routers will use all available circuits.  DECnet-Plus end-nodes
  will receive on all circuits, and will select one (again largely
  arbitrarily, though manual selection reconfiguration is possible)
  for all transmissions.
 
� Please contact the vendor supporting the (unspecified) application
  for the application-specific configuration details and options.
 

  

     

     
answer written or last revised on ( 8-JAN-2003 )
     
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