DLSw+ local switching, Ethernet to QLLC

[a.mountouris]

In the following url:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/tech/tk331/tk336/technologies_configuration_example09186a0080093fba.shtml

there is an example of using DLSw+ for connecting an ethernet device and a x.25 (QLLC) FEP. Is the opposite connection valid? For example, if the x.25 is at the branch level and ethernet at the Mainframe (OSA card), can DLSW+ still be used for connecting the device?

I am asking this, because we have a case where various servers in various sites are connected with x.25 lines to the IBM 3745. The scope is to replace this IBM 3745 with a cisco router and OSA card.

However, a change in all x.25 servers is out of the question (for the time being).

[mbinzer · Accepted solution]

yes, the scenario you describe is possible. In general everything you can do with dlsw local switching can also be done remote via dlsw.

It is always a matter of working out the specific details how to configure qllc. If you need specific assistance with a configuration open a case with the tac and the issue will be worked on.

thanks...

Matthias