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FrequentlyAsked QuestionsAboutSunFDDI A
This appendix contains the responses to some of the most frequently asked
questions about SunFDDI/P. It also contains references to more detailed
information.
•The network performance is much lower than I expected. Why can’t I
transfer data at 100 Mbps over my FDDI connection?
If the applications running over FDDI don’t use the available bandwidth
efficiently you will see much lower performance than expected. See
Chapter 4, “ImprovingNetwork Performance” for advice on how to get the
best performance from your SunFDDI/P station.
•Can I connect a dual-attached FDDI station to two different subnetworks?
No. A dual-attached station must be either connected to the primary and
secondary rings in a dual-ring configuration,or connected in a dual-homing
configuration. See “Dual-Attached Station (DAS)” on page57 for more
information.
•Can I use a dual-attached station in single-attached mode?
Yes.Simply connect one port to the network. No overhead is incurred when
you operate a dual-attached station in this way.