>David Randall wrote (concerning Routable AFCP):
 
>[Snip]
>
>And Eero went on to explain that you can route if you have the right DTC's,
>Routers etc. We are in a similar position, I would dearly like to move to a
>RAFCP network but can't find a white paper, discussion document etc. to explain
>exactly what are the "right" DTC's and what the other requirements are and the
>downside .... if there is one.
>
>We run DTC72MX's centrally, and a mixture of DTC16MX and DTC72MX remotely
>accessing our 2 HP3000's one in each of 2 centres. Does anyone know of such a
>document or do I have to listen when my Support Manager starts telling me
that I
>need an HP network specialist in ...
 
Excerpted from 'HP 3000 900 Series Computer Systems Configuration Guide'
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This discussion is from a section describing DTC16MX, DTC16RX, and DTC72MX
products.
 
<quote>
 
The DTC supports extended LAN configurations with bridges (using the HP 3000
Series 900 optimized AFCP protocol) and level 3 IP routers (using TCP/IP
protocol). This means that a DTC user can access a system located on a
remote segment of a LAN. Users can access the HP 3000 or HP 3000 System
through level 3 IP routers using the Telnet TCP/IP protocol on the remote
system. Telnet access to the HP 3000 provided by the DTC-based Telnet
product (me: or 5.5 inbound Telnet service).
 
In lieu of Telnet, users can access an HP 3000 remotely over a routed
network, using Routable AFCP. This requires the MPE/ix 5.0 platform release
or later, and two DTCs, both running DTC code 14.2 or later.
 
</quote>
 
My understanding is that you need OpenView DTC Manager to configure DTCs
that are on segments not directly attached to your HP 3000.
 
I would check out the HP web server or HP First (fax back) for datasheets or
white papers on this topic.
 
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