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I know that my question is not completely related to this list,however I
hope that some one can have advice or comment. We are using
NCP/Token-Ring interconnection physical and logical lines,and using
automatic LINE and PU generation with the AUTOGEN facility in LOGICAL
GROUP,and by using VTAM switched major node we are connecting more than
2000 branches of a bank to M/F(using three 3745).Our manager wants to
replace communication controller(3745) to OSA-express.
Is it possible this replacement with minimum change in configuration and
the protocol?
I would appreciate any insight or help anyone may have.
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Short answer: NO.
Longer answer: maybe; it depends on time frames and costs. To
effectively use the OSA Express adapter, plan on converting to TCP/IP.
That's going to add up to some serious cost numbers because of the
protocol changes, and hardware and software costs. You need to assemble
a plan for making these changes in a non-disruptive fashion, contact
vendors of software and hardware for cost numbers, look deeply into
programming changes, etc. You'll also need to look hard at the various
network management and performance issues, as well as security-related
issues.
In short, this is NOT a project to be undertaken lightly! Considerable
research and planning are mandatory to avoid costly mistakes and
possible security breaches; you might want to start trolling for
qualified and trustworthy consultants for help on this one.
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