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AS/400 IBM Network Station: Techniques for Deployment in a WAN
1.4.2 IBM 2212 Nways Access Utility
The new IBM 2212 Access Utility which was announced on September 22,
1998, is a multi-services networking device that provides more versatility,
integrated functions and performance than a fixed function router or remote
access server. This product offers the
combined functions of a router, remote
access server, Virtual Private Network Server and boot server in a cost
effective, single box solution. The planned general availability for the IBM
2212 Access Utility was November 13, 1998. The IBM 2212 Access Utility is
supported by the IBM Access Integration Services (AIS) Version 3.2 which
was built using the same solid software base used by the IBM 2210 Nways
Multiprotocol Router and IBM 2216 Nways Multiaccess Connector. The IBM
2212 and AIS V3.2 offer many features including:
• Comprehensive multiprotocol routing
• Security services
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) support
•
Integrated boot server support for IBM Network Stations
• Up to 9 autosensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet or 16Mbps Token Ring ports
• Up to 20 WAN ports supporting Frame Relay, ISDN, PPP, X.25, leased
lines, channelized T1/E1 and X.25
• ISDN Basic Rate and Primary Rate interface
Given the purpose of this redbook, the most significant feature of the IBM
2212 Access Utility is its fully integrated
Thin Server Feature which provides
boot server support for IBM Network Stations. Using the IBM 2212 Access
Utility as both a router for Internet and intranet access, as well as a local boot
server can provide you with more efficient service to the IBM Network
Stations and cost savings over the purchase of two separate devices. The
IBM 2212 Access Utility is particularly well suited for the AS/400 environment
for use at both central and remote sites because of its combined functions. In
addition to providing Internet and intranet access and acting as a boot server,
other 2212 Access Utility functions include IP routing, VPN support and
comprehensive SNA and APPN features.
The IBM 2212 Access Utility is modular in design and comes in two standard
model offerings, the model 40F or 40H. The Model 40H is recommended
when using the
Thin Server Feature (TSF) because it comes with a standard
3.2GB hard disk and is pre-loaded with the Enterprise software package
which includes the Thin Server feature. The Thin Server Feature of the IBM
2212 Access Utility allows IBM Network Stations to obtain most of its boot
code from the IBM 2212 Access Utility and only a small amount of data needs
transporting across the wide area network infrastructure.