One cause that we can clearly point to is that 5.5 does not support
passive mode FTP and the new MPLS installed in Italy either does not
support or was not configured to support active mode FTP.  Sounds like
an easy enough configuration change.  But, other than security
administration, this particular network team is pretty hands off.
Apparently, they outsource the equipment installs to an outside
provider.  And they are quite happy pointing the finger at an OS that is
15 (+/-) years old.

As Lars pointed out, this only addresses FTP and not TELNET or VT-MGR.
These issues are most likely firewall related as the new company in
Italy employs a very conservative security scheme.  

It's likely that we'll need to upgrade, if only to remove a reason for
the network people to stop trying to fix the network.

BTW, Jack at Abtech was kind enough to test out the FTP update w/o OS
upgrage in his lab.  He reports that MPE was not happy.  Of course, he
could be throwing the test just to get an Italy trip.  ** just kiddin'
Jack **

Cheers 

-----Original Message-----
From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Johnson, Tracy
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:00 AM
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Subject: [HP3000-L] FTP Hangs to Europe

Oddly enough we are also experiencing FTP hangs to our Europe sites on
L*x or Win boxes.

Although unlike our 5.5 friend, we are on 7.5.

Tracy Johnson
Measurement Specialties, Inc. 

BT







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