246IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server: Implementing ESS Copy Services with IBM eServer zSeries
5.20.4 Using channel extenders
For XRC, the way to achieve connections beyond ESCON or FICON distances is by using
channel extenders. A possible configuration using channel extender technology is shown in
Figure 5-16.
IBM does not market this technology directly, but other suppliers are available. The exact
configuration and limitations may vary among solutions provided by different suppliers. The
channel extender vendor should be contacted for requirements and capabilities.
Figure 5-16 illustrates a configuration with two channel extender unit ...
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