HP e3000/iX Network Planning and Configuration Guide (36922-90037)

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11 Configuring the Network
Directory
A network directory is used by the node for internetwork routing. Each
entry in a network directory consists of a node name associated with an
IP address, the network type, and an additional address, if necessary.
The network directory uses the internet protocol (IP) address to
transfer data between networks. See Chapter 2, “Networking
Concepts,” for more information on network directory concepts and for
guidelines as to when you need to configure a network directory.
Figure 11-1 shows the screen flow for configuring the network directory
screens. Screens unique to the network directory configuration are
indicated by bold boxed screens. [FUNCTION] denotes the function key
used at a screen to invoke the next screen on the screen flow.
Figure 11-1 Network Directory Configuration Screen Flow
This chapter includes step-by-step instructions to help you perform the
following tasks:
• Open the network directory file.
• Select the update directory function.
• Add nodes to the network directory file.
• Configure path report data for a node.
NOTE If you used the guided configuration facility to configure an X.25 link,
you will already have configured the network directory for that link.