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A major advantage of this remote site solution is that there is minimal setup
and maintenance required in comparison to the remote boot server option. In
addition, unlike the Flash boot option, the boot files located on the IBM 2212
are
automatically updated when necessary. Also, keep in mind that this
device provides router and remote access functions, as well as the boot
server function. However, we recommend that no more than thirty IBM
Network Stations be active at one time. Alternatively, an appropriately sized
remote AS/400 boot server using the subnet broadcast boot can handle
significantly more than thirty IBM Network Stations.
An example showing the use of the IBM 2212 Access Utility is shown in
Figure 6. In this example scenario, the central site AS/400 system in San
Diego already has a number of IBM Network Stations booting from it, as well
as attached personal pomputers. In addition, a new remote branch in Raleigh
is opened and the IBM 2212 Access Utility Model 40H and its Thin Server
Feature is used to boot the attached IBM Network Stations at the remote site.
These IBM Network Station users can then use 5250 emulation to access the
central site AS/400 system as well as any of the other native IBM Network
Station applications like 3270, VTxxx emulation or the NC Navigator browser.
Figure 6. IBM 2212 Access Utility
IBM 2212
Access Utility
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