I believe it just uses the TCPIP stack, since its on the same host it would
be like pinging localhost, ie just pinging the interface, not going out to
the network.

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> From:         Frank M. Ramaekers Jr.[SMTP:framaeke AT austin.cc.tx DOT us]
> Sent:         Friday, March 27, 1998 5:10 PM
> To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject:      AIX server is also a client
>
> If I have an AIX server that is also a client and specify as COMMMEthod as
> TCPIP, does it still use the wire to backup (or is it smart enought to
> bypass the physical wire)?
>
> Thanks,
> Frank M. Ramaekers Jr.  Austin Community College     Voice: (512)223-7619
> Systems Programmer      5930 Middle Fiskville Rd.    Fax:   (512)483-7664
> Information Services    Austin, Texas  78752-4390
>