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From: LVARIAN@PUCC.BITNET ("Lee C. Varian")
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.ibm
Subject: Re: IBM and Ethernet
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Date: 22 Jul 89 21:54:16 GMT
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Kay,  There are also several non-IBM Ethernet controllers which can be
used with the (excellent) IBM TCP/IP for VM software.  The cheapest
(and also, in my opinion, the best presently on the market) is the
ELC (Ethernet LAN Controller) from BTI (Bus-Tech, Inc.).

BTI offers the ELC controller to BITNET schools for $5,900, with
maintenance at $600/year.  The ELC controller can operate in one of
two modes: CETI (Continuously Executing Transfer Interface) mode or
Standard mode (compatible with the Spartacus K200/K2000 and Nixdorf
NECU controllers).  The IBM TCP/IP for VM software supports the CETI
mode.  The Standard mode (which offers higher ELC throughput) needs
an additional driver for the IBM TCP/IP for VM software.  Drivers are
available from David Lippke (LIPPKE@UTDALVM1) or Bob Knight (KNIGHT@PUCC).
  Lee Varian
  Princeton University