HP-UX 11i Version 2 Release Notes (October 2003)

Workstation- and Server-Specific Information
Selectable Network Drivers
Chapter 3
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Performance
No changes are necessary when compared to previous versions.
Documentation
For further information on HP-UX ATM networking connectivity, refer to
http://docs.hp.com/hpux/netcom/index.html#ATM.
Obsolescence
Only the A5513A card is supported with HP-UX 11i v2.
HyperFabric
HyperFabric is a high-speed, packet-based interconnect for achieving node-to-node
communication. HyperFabric provides higher speed, lower network latency and less
CPU usage than other industry standard protocols (e.g. Fibre Channel and Gigabit
Ethernet). Instead of using a traditional bus-based technology, HyperFabric is built
around switched fabric architecture, providing the bandwidth necessary for high speed
data transfer.
The HyperFabric hardware consists of host-based interface adapter cards, interconnect
cables, and optional switches. The HyperFabric software resides in Application Specific
Integrated Circuits (ASIC) and firmware on the adapter cards and includes user space
components and HP-UX drivers.
Summary of Change
The /opt/clic/bin/clic_ping utility is not be available in HP-UX 11i v2.
Impact
There are no impacts.
Compatibility
There are no compatibility issues.
Performance
There are no performance issues.
Documentation
The clic_ping (1M) manpage is not delivered in HP-UX 11i v2.
The following documents can be found at
http://docs.hp.com/hpux/netcom/index.html#HyperFabric:
• Installing and Administering Hyperfabric
• HyperFabric Configuration Guidelines
• HP HyperFabric Release Notes