Interesting. Not long ago, we also had an MP3000. No OSA, but it did have three NIC's that worked just like OSA's.
I don't recall the TN3270 load being noticeable, let alone significant. We did a boatload of other IP traffic, but, again, no noticeable load. How metric did you use that suggested there was a problem? -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Len Rugen Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 6:49 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: TN3270 server offload options I think I missed something, WHY does the Cicso CIP need to be replaced? At one point in our history, TN3270 was a significant load on our processor (then MP3000). We were using a Cisco CIP for a IP connection, but not offloadint TN3270 (FUD of CIP CPU load etc). We did the offload and saved a LOT of CPU, of course, that box didn't have an OSA. When we went to z800, we replaced the general IP link thru the CIP with the OSA, but we have left the TN3270 on the CIP. OSA is faster than the old way for FTP etc, the CIP 3270 is slightly slower for TN3270, but either are quite acceptable. So, if the CISCO CIP is going away or someting, I may need to "onload" myself. (Sounds like a buffet....) Thanks NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
