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Chapter Three
Eagle TX Series AMOS Based Terminal Server Technical Manual, Rev. 01
TURNING THE TERMINAL SERVER OFF
You need to turn off the terminal server whenever:
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A technician needs to open the chassis for any reason.
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You move the terminal server or servicing is required.
To turn off the terminal server always follow these steps:
1.
Make sure all terminal server users have exited all programs and are logged off the computer.
2.
If desired, turn off all devices connected to the serial ports, such as printers and terminals. You
do not need to turn off devices which are connected via the network.
3.
Press the AC power button on the front panel.
EXPANDING YOUR EAGLE TX SERIES TERMINAL SERVER
Your Alpha Micro VAR can assist you with setting up, expanding, or servicing your terminal server.
Once your terminal server is configured with the basic components, you may want to change your basic
configuration to add more users, change memory allocations, etc.
Part of adding new hardware to the terminal server involves changing the system initialization command
file to define the new hardware. Changing the allocation of system resources also requires changing the
system initialization file. For information on modifying this file, refer to Chapter 4 and the System
Operator's Guide to the System Initialization Command File.
Note that there are four pre-configured INI files supplied with the Eagle 450TX which are based upon the
number of serial ports installed in the terminal server. These are TRMS08.INI, TRMS16.INI,
TRMS24,INI, and TRMS32.INI. The last two digits of the file name are the number of serial ports pre-
configured for use in the terminal server. The easiest way to change configurations is to change the
CMOS boot.ini selection to one of these file names and then save the selected configuration. The selected
configuation will then be enabled during the next boot of the terminal server.
Do not attempt to modify the system initialization command file unless you have a detailed
understanding of AMOS configuration procedures. A mistake could damage the file and leave
your terminal server unable to boot from it. Instead of modifying the file directly, make a copy,
then edit and test the copy. Replace the original file only when you know the copy works
correctly.
GETTING ASSISTANCE
If you have followed all of the instructions in this chapter, but for some reason your terminal server is not
working, you probably want help. Call your VAR or the Alpha Micro Technical Assistance Center at
800/548-4848.
