rbr@tdmfed.UUCP (Rick Rump) (07/01/89)
Hello, A friend of mine is interested in basic information about Arcnet - topology, media alternatives, installation requirements, configurations, performance, various vendors, etc. Any info or pointers in this area would be appreciated. If mailing vendor literature: Mr. Gene Bayer LAN Systems 202 West Amhurst Place Sterling, VA 22170-3514 (703)450-6446 Thanks, Rick Rump (tdmfed!rbr) Tandem Computers, Inc. Reston, VA
bar@datapoint.com (Brian Ruptash) (07/31/89)
In article <425@tdmfed.UUCP> you write: >A friend of mine is interested in basic information about Arcnet >- topology, media alternatives, installation requirements, >configurations, performance, various vendors, etc. Any info or >pointers in this area would be appreciated. If mailing vendor >literature: > > Mr. Gene Bayer > LAN Systems > 202 West Amhurst Place > Sterling, VA 22170-3514 > (703)450-6446 >Thanks, >Rick Rump (tdmfed!rbr) >Tandem Computers, Inc. >Reston, VA Datapoint publishes two publications which should answer most all of these questions. Both can be ordered from your local Datapoint sales office: 61610 ARCNET Designer's Handbook This is the definitive ARCNET protocol reference, from the people that brought you the ARCNET technology. It contains information to assist in developing ARCNET system components, and in measuring performance of ARCNET networks. 51087 ARCNET Cabling Guide This document describes cabling alternatives for ARCNET networks, including recommendations for planning and installing ARCNET cabling. It covers coaxial cabling (RG-62, RG-59/U, RG-11), IBM Type 1 (shielded twisted pair), IBM Type 3 (twisted pair), fiber optic, and the system components of an ARCNET network (RIMs and hubs). -- Brian Ruptash | Internet: bar@datapoint.com Principal Architect | UUCP: {uunet, utzoo}!dptcdc!bar Datapoint Corporation | Phone: (416) 222-8005