Installation guide

Contents
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3.16 Predicting Node Dropout Latency Time 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.16.1 How the Network Handles Node Dropouts 86. . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.16.2 The Latency Formula 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.17 Estimating Latency for a Small Network 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.18 Estimating Latency for a Large Network 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.19 Planning for Ring Join Time 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.19.1 Adding or Deleting Nodes 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.20 Precautions for Hot Standby Layouts 94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.21 Guidelines fora Single Network 96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.21.1 Using MSTR Functions 96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.21.2 Using Peer-to-Peer Communication Techniques 97. . . . . . . .
3.21.3 Using the Global Database 97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.21.4 Security Considerations in Node Addressing 98. . . . . . . . . . .
3.21.5 Selecting Node Addresses for Best Throughput 98. . . . . . . . .
3.21.6 Consistency in Node Addressing 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.21.7 Remote Programming 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.21.8 Controlling the Sequencing of MSTR Functions 100. . . . . . . .
3.21.9 Optimizing Node Counts 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.21.10 Prioritizing and Compressing Data 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.21.11 Selecting Bridge Multiplexer Port Modes 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.22 GuidelinesforMultipleNetworks 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.22.1 Bridge Communication Paths 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.22.2 Using Multiple Bridges Between Networks 104. . . . . . . . . . . .
3.23 Sample Communications Across Networks 106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.24 A Summary of Network Planning 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.24.1 Analyzing Your Needs 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.24.2 Finding Opportunities for Increasing Performance 108. . . . .