HIPPI --> Ethernet
GSN has added support for two key Ethernet capabilities missing from HIPPI-800
- 48-bit ULAs
- 48-bit ULAs provide seamless addressing with Ethernet
- Broadcast capability
- Broadcast enables support for address resolution protocols
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- With 48-bit ULAs and broadcast, GSN can run the 802.1d protocol
- 802.1d automatically configures switches to properly forward packets
- Eliminates the need for manual configuration