Ethernet determinism 2

wilwads · Jun 17, 1999

I am looking for data that shows determinism of Ethernet vs. Arcnet. 
 
We use Arcnet on a 8-10 node system running QNX4 and I would like to migrate to Ethernet. Several engineers in my company harp on Ethernet's nondeterministic nature. I feel that with just 10 nodes, and very low utilization, determinism is not an issue, but I need DATA. 
 
Please help me show these people the light! 
 
Wil Wadsworth 
Novellus Systems, Inc.

rajesh · Jul 11, 1999

If you are using Win-NT then use network monitoring tool to annalyse your network

Rench · Aug 31, 1999

Ethernet in nature is nondeterministic but that is not a 
problem when you have the right backbone. With only 10 node 
a small ethernet switch can route your traffic with no 
problem in the way of making sure the data gets there. I work with Xylan equipment and bandwidth or reliabilty has never been an issue.

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