106.

Trunk Wrapping in Active Per-Port Switching Module

169

107.

Trunk Wrapping in Active Per-Port Switching Module

169

108.

Front View of 18-Port Active Per-Port Switching Module

175

109.

18-Port Active Per-Port Switching Module Side View

176

110.

Onboard Lobe/Trunk Jumpers on 18-Port

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

178

111.

Front View of 20-Port Passive Module

182

112.

20-Port Passive Module Module Side View

183

113.

Front View of Dual Fiber Repeater Module

186

114.

Dual Fiber Repeater Module Side View

187

115.OSI Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

116. An Example of RMON Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

117.Status Display for DMM Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

118.Show Counter Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

119.

Show

Counter

Interface for Ethernet Segment

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

216

120.

Show

Counter

Repeater for Ethernet Segment

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

217

121.Show Counter RMON Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

122.RMON Host Control Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

123.RMON Host Statistics Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

124.

Show Counter for Token_Ring Segments

223

125.

Show Counter Interface for Token-Ring Segment

224

126.

Show Counter RMON Hosts for Token_Ring Segments

225

127.

Show Counter RMON Ring_station Using ringOption

226

128.

Show Counter RMON Ring_station Using allOption

227

129.

Show Counter RMON TR_MAC_LAYER

228

130.

Show Counter RMON TR_MAC_LAYER

229

131.

Show Counter RMON TR_SOURCE_ROUTING

230

132.

Show Module Command for T-MAC

232

133.

Displaying the Status of Surrogate Features

234

134.

Displaying the Status of REM Options

235

135.

Displaying the Status of CRS Options

235

136.

Displaying the Status of CRS Stations Options

236

137.

Front View of the Multiprotocol Interconnect Modules

241

138.LMS Initial Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

139.LMS Short Cut Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

140.LMS Jump Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

141.LMS Configuration Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

142.LMS System Parameters Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

143.LMS Trap Destination Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

144.LMS Download Parameters Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

145.LMS Port Menu Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

146.

LMS Physical Port List for Ethernet Connections

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

257

147.

LMS Physical Ports List for Token-Ring I/O Cards

. . . . . . . . . . . .

258

148.

LMS Physical Port Protocol Configuration Panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

259

149.LMS Logical Port Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

150.LMS Bridge Menu Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

151.LMS Bridging System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262

152. Transparent Bridging Port Parameters Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

153.LMS STP System Parameters Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

154.LMS STP Port Parameters Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

155.

LMS

Source Routing Port Parameter . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

268

156.

LMS

Conversion System Parameters Panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

269

157.LMS Configuration Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

158. LMS Custom Filter Test Table Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

159.LMS Custom Filter Statement Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

160.LMS Protocols Menu Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

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8260 specifications

The IBM 8260 is a significant entry in the realm of enterprise servers, recognized for its performance, scalability, and robust features designed to cater to demanding business environments. It primarily serves as a high-capacity server for large organizations, capable of handling extensive workloads and complex applications without compromising speed or efficiency.

One of the standout features of the IBM 8260 is its powerful processing capabilities. It typically comes equipped with multiple processor units based on the IBM POWER architecture, which is renowned for its high-performance computing. This architecture allows the server to execute numerous simultaneous tasks, making it ideal for environments that require multitasking and high throughput.

Memory capacity is another key characteristic of the IBM 8260. Depending on the specific configuration, it can support substantial amounts of RAM, ensuring that applications can run effectively without the bottlenecks often associated with data-intensive tasks. This is crucial for enterprises that rely on real-time data analytics, large database management, and resource-heavy applications.

In terms of storage, the IBM 8260 offers flexible options. It supports a variety of storage solutions, including solid-state drives (SSDs) and traditional hard drives, catering to different performance and capacity needs. This scalability in storage helps organizations manage their data effectively while ensuring quick access and retrieval times.

Connectivity is also a prominent feature of the IBM 8260. The server includes advanced networking capabilities, supporting various protocols and technologies that facilitate fast data transfer and communication between devices. This enhances overall network performance, essential for businesses that depend on cloud computing and distributed computing environments.

Additionally, the IBM 8260 is designed with a focus on reliability and availability. It incorporates redundant components, such as power supplies and cooling systems, minimizing the risk of downtime. This is critically important for enterprises that require continuous availability of services.

The server’s management features are also noteworthy. IBM provides a suite of management tools that allow IT administrators to monitor performance, configure hardware settings, and troubleshoot issues seamlessly. This ease of management is bolstered by automation capabilities, enabling organizations to enhance operational efficiency.

In conclusion, the IBM 8260 stands out in the competitive server landscape due to its high processing power, extensive memory and storage options, advanced connectivity, reliability features, and robust management tools. Such attributes make it a viable choice for organizations seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure and streamline their operations effectively.