| High Performance Parallel Interface (HIPPI, previously HPPI) A , point-to-point networking using technology at a speed of 800 Mbits/s or 1.6 Gbits/s (simplex or full-duplex). HIPPI is often used for short distances (up to 10km depending on cable type) to connect a to , , peripherals and other computers. HIPPI was developed at and is now standard X3T9/88-127. Standards for interconnecting with , , and are in development. {HIPPI Networking Forum (http://www.esscom.com/hnf)}. (1997-06-29) |