[comp.protocols.tcp-ip] Information on FDDI

echan@scdt.intel.com (Eldon Chan ~ ) (12/11/90)

Hi networkers,

  Our group is planning to evaluate FDDI sometime in Q1/91.  I would
like to gather some information before we actually start the test.
  If you have implemented one, would you tell me what drive you to
implement FDDI, is it just for positioning for the future or you have
some specific problem that require FDDI to solve?

  What kind of tests you have done before you put FDDI into your
production network?  What vendor did you pick and why?

  What are the pros and cons of the bridging and routing soultions ?

  Any pointers/advises to papers, user/news groups, RFCs and reports are
appreciated.

  I will be on vacation for the next three weeks,  please reply to me
directly and I will do a summary when I come back. 

  Thanks in advance.

Eldon Chan
echan@scdt.intel.com
Design Technology
Intel Corporation