Extended distance solutions
This chapter describes architectural requirements and implementation for IBM System z connectivity over extended distances. It covers the following topics:
•Fiber optic link unrepeated distances
•Enterprise Systems Connection (ESCON)
•Fibre Connection (FICON)
•Coupling links
•Sysplex Timer links (ETR and CLO)
•Server Time Protocol (STP)
•IBM Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS)
•Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) technologies
•System z qualified WDM vendors
13.1 Unrepeated distances
This section lists ...
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