When using the Protocol converter, pay attention to the details

In some enterprise networking processes, we also use protocol converters. How can we use this hardware in the specific networking concept? Here are some precautions. Next we will summarize this problem and avoid it in advance in the future networking process.

The Protocol converter converts G703/E1 to V.35 interface levels, it meets the requirements for routers and optical devices that contain V.35 interfaces but do not have G703 interfaces to transmit data through E1 optical terminal or through E1 lines ｡

Generally, enterprises can use Ethernet switches for networking.

First, convert a leased line to an Ethernet switch using a protocol Converter

Second, rent bare Optical Fiber directly

Specifically, layer-3 switches selected on Layer 3 and Layer 4 networks can only be configured with simple dynamic routing protocols, simple policy routing, QoS, simple access control, and other functions, in fact, this location requires more than the functions of the device. You need to pay attention to the following issues when using an Ethernet switch for networking ｡

I. Network Reliability

In some projects, the leased line of the carrier is rented for 2 m or n × 2 m, but the Protocol converter is used to convert the 2 m leased line to the Ethernet to access the layer-3 Switch. The cost of the Protocol converter itself is relatively low, reliability design cannot be completed completely, which adds a fault point to the network. In fact, protocol converter failure is one of the most common problems in project implementation ｡

2. Link Service

The leased line is connected to a vertical organization, and the leased line enjoys end-to-end closed services across the entire line, users can view their network conditions at any time without the assistance of the operator. When the link fails, they can use the egress network device to monitor the network and immediately start the backup link, the network interruption duration is several seconds, and the service is generally not interrupted ｡

If a protocol converter or vswitch is used for access, the link status changes are blocked by the Protocol converter. the user can only detect service interruptions, but cannot locate the fault at this time, in this way, the network interruption time is calculated by hour ｡

Iii. Application and cost of protocol Converter

We have already talked a lot about protocol converters and have also promoted the development of routing technology. Today, network construction has penetrated into various branches in the industry, for example, the Agricultural Power Information Network in the power industry ｡

Because Ethernet is the standard for global connections and allows data to be transmitted over the Internet, it may transmit or back up iSCSISAN data between remote locations, without expensive Fiber Channel Protocol converters or high-bandwidth connections ｡