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Emulex DCP_link

Emulex DCP_link is a multi-protocol router including WAN connectivity software and one of the DCPx86i/e family of communications adapters. DCP_link is designed to work in conjunction with the Novell NetWare Branch Link and Enterprise Router, formerly known as the Novell MultiProtocol Router (MPR 3.0). This unique adapter and software combination provides remote connectivity across numerous interfaces, protocols, network types and hardware platforms.

Through Novell ODI specification compliance, Emulex DCP_link adds the integrated hardware and software components necessary for remote WAN connections on NetWare LAN environments. In addition to the WAN adapter, specialized interface modules and protocol stacks are included to allow upper-level applications the transparent network link to run over multi- protocol configurations.

A copy of Novell MPR 3.0 (Branch Link or Enterprise version) is included with DCP_link, and must be installed prior to installation of DCP_link.

NOTE: Please refer to the Novell MPR installation instructions outlined in Chapter 5 of the Novell

NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.0 Installation and Basic Configuration Guide included with DCP_link.