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2.7.5 Additional applications

The HPS may be desired for IP networking, such as the following:

 TCP and UDP applications

 Shared memory networking such as bulk transfers

 RSCT Resource Monitoring and Control

 LAPI (which has moved to RSCT from PSSP)

 MPI (Message Passing Interface)

 VSD (Virtual Shared Disks, currently using IP over HPS)

 LoadLeveler®

 GPFS

 HACMP TSM (Tivoli Storage Manager)

Information on the relationship of these applications with the HPS is documented in

Chapter 3, “Application considerations” on page 73.

2.8 References

Additional useful documentation includes:

 pSeries 690 Service Guide, SA38-0589

 pSeries High Performance Switch Planning, Installation and Service, GA22- 7951

 RSCT Group Services Programming Guide and Reference, SA22-7888

 IBM Reliable Scalable Cluster Technology for AIX 5L, Administration Guide, SA22-7889

 RSCT for AIX 5L: Technical Reference, SA22-7890

 RSCT for AIX 5L: Messages, SA22-7891

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RS/6000 and Eserver pSeries Adapter Placement Reference for AIX, SA38-0538

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