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IBM PC730 (Type 6876)/PC750 (Type 6886) - IBM Token Ring bridge software fails (MCA)

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
IBM PC 700 Series 6876 and 6886 Micro Channel systems running IBM Token Ring Bridge software may stop sending data across the network if one or more of the Token Ring adapters is set for Streaming.

Problem Isolation Aids:
None

Fix:
IBM Token Ring Bridge Software does not support Streaming. Since the software cannot handle the high bandwidths that arise when Token Ring adapters use Streaming, a condition occurs where one of the adapter cards is in a starvation mode because the IBM Bridge software cannot process the data packets fast enough.

Disable the Streaming option on all token ring cards that are installed in systems running the IBM Token Ring Bridge software.

If the failure persists continue normal problem determination procedures to isolate the failing application or part.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSVP PSY2 PSVPCOMM PSY2COMM
PSVPADPT PSY2ADPT IBMPC PSY2PROG
PSVPPROG D/T68XX 68XX D/T6886
PC 730 PC750 PC 750 PC730
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Networking, Retain, Software Installation/Configuration

Date Created

17-04-96

Last Updated

03-03-99

Revision Date

03-03-2000

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 730, PC 750

Machine Type

6876, 6886

Model

all

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

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