| PRIMECLUSTER Global Link Services Configuration and Administration Guide: Multipath Function (for Solaris(TM) Operating Environment) |
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| Chapter 1 Product Outline |
The Multipath function communicates with two or more network interface cards (NICs) by making redundant transmission paths between the NIC and the switch. If an unexpected failure is detected in the transmission path or on the NIC, the communication path is automatically switched to continue communication and to achieve the high-reliability of the communication.
The methods of the Multipath function can be classified into two types:
- Multipath method
- Multilink Ethernet method
Function outlines of the methods are given in Section "1.1.1 Multipath method," and Section "1.1.2 Multilink Ethernet method."
The Multipath function corresponds to the Dynamic Reconfiguration, DR, function provided by the GP7000F model 1000/2000 or PRIMEPOWER 800/900/1000/1500/2000/2500. Furthermore, it corresponds to the PCI Hot Plug function provided by the PRIMEPOWER 450/900/1500/2500.
1.1.1 Multipath method1.1.2 Multilink Ethernet method|
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