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

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Networking Concepts
Network Design Questions
7. Do you need access to nodes on public or private X.25 networks?
If so, consider using DTC/X.25 iX Network Links.
8. Is a subset of nodes either geographically or organizationally
distanced from another subset of nodes?
If so, you may wish to establish a network boundary between them
in order to make them two separate networks joined by a full
gateway or router. Alternatively, you may want to use subnets to
divide one network into two or more physically distinct subnetworks.
9. If you must use a gateway half, is the partner-gateway half in the
same building or further away?
If the two gateway halves are in the same building, you can use a
direct connect link between them. If the two gateway halves are
further away, you will need to use a dial link.