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From: harper@rigel.uucp (David Harper)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Re: Seeking advice on a class project
Keywords: Internet, IBM, Sun, TCP/IP
Message-ID: <3149@convex.UUCP>
Date: 16 Nov 89 17:56:19 GMT
References: <123@centaure.UUCP> <18@mhinfo.UUCP>
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Reply-To: harper@convex.COM (David Harper)
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Organization: Convex Computer Corporation, Richardson, Tx.
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In article <123@centaure.UUCP> cliff@centaure.UUCP (Clifford Dibble) writes:
>Dear NetXperts:
>
>I'm taking an "Introduction to LANs" class, and the instructor has
>suggested the following research topic: given an Ethernet full of Sun
>workstations and a stand-alone IBM mainframe, how best to connect them
>for simple applications such as file access and transfer, e-mail, and
>remote login.

You might try getting in contact with:
		 Mitek Systems Corporation
		 2033 Chennault Dr.
		 Carrollton, TX 75006
		 (214) 490-4090

They have two products that might fit the bill.  The first is a unit which
attaches to the IBM via the mainframe channel and also connects to the
ethernet.  The unit (M2000) speaks SNA to the IBM and TCP/IP on the
ethernet.  The second unit (M2100) is very similar except that it connects
to the IBM through a high speed SDLC link which means that the mainframe
can be remote from the network.

"Disclaimer":
I have no connection with the above company other than:
1)  I used to work there.
2)  I still own stock in the company.
3)  I helped design the above products.
4)  The products are being used by my current company.
5)  I still have a bunch of friends there.
6)  I think that about covers everything   (big  8-) ).


Dave Harper    -     Convex Computer Corp.            E-mail address:
3000 Waterview Pky.  Richardson, TX 75081             harper@convex.COM
(214) 497-4525 (W)   (214) 727-4206 (H)