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PA-4C-E 1-Port High-Performance ESCON Channel Port Adapter Installation and Configuration

OL-3743-02

Configuring the HP ESCON PA

X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.

4 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)

3 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)

2 IBM channel interface(s)

125K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.

20480K bytes of Flash PCMCIA card at slot 0 (Sector size 128K).

4096K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K).

Configuration register is 0x100

Using the show controllers Commands

Display all the current interface processors and their interfaces using the show controllers command.

Note

The outputs that appear in this document may not match the output you receive when running these
commands. The outputs in this document are examples only.

Cisco 7200 Series and Cisco 7200 VXR Series Routers—Example Output of the show controllers Command

Following is an example of the show controllers command that displays information about a specific
HP ESCON PA:

Router# show controllers channel 2/0

ECPA 2, hardware version 1.0, microcode version 218.6

Mailbox commands:0 forevers, 0 max elapsed usecs

Microcode loaded from flash slot0:xcpa218-6_kernel_ecpa4

Loaded:seg_802 Rev. 0 Compiled by jdoe on Thu 07-Sep-2000 12:

Loaded:seg_csna Rev. 0 Compiled by jdoe on Thu 07-Sep-2000 12:

Loaded:seg_eca Rev. 0 Compiled by jdoe on Thu 07-Sep-2000 12:

Loaded:seg_sslc Rev. 0 Compiled by jdoe on Thu 07-Sep-2000 12:

Loaded:seg_tcpip Rev. 0 Compiled by jdoe on Thu 07-Sep-2000 12:

Loaded:seg_tn3270 Rev. 0 Compiled by jdoe on Thu 07-Sep-2000 12:

EPROM version 0.0, VPLD version 0.0

ECA0:hw version 02, microcode version C50602D4

Load metrics:

Memory dram 118412048/128M

CPU 1m 1%, 5m 2%, 60m 2%

DMA 1m 1%, 5m 0%, 60m 0%

ECA0 1m 0%, 5m 0%, 60m 0%

Interface Channel2/0

Hardware is Escon Channel

HW Registers CPU init=0x021441A0

LED control=0x00045DDF Reset Satus=0x00000002

HW Poll Register 4B0D5240:[00000001]

Free buffer queues

queue=0 max_entries=128 size=600 head=71 ring=4B0EB060

queue=1 max_entries=32 size=4520 head=23 ring=4B07D380

queue=2 max_entries=64 size=4520 head=63 ring=4B07D440

Tx Queues

queue=0 head=0 tail=0 tx_cnt=0 tx_pakcnt=0

max_entries=128 type=1 poll_index=0 ring=4B07D580

fspak buffers swapped out=0

queue=1 head=12 tail=12 tx_cnt=0 tx_pakcnt=0

max_entries=32 type=2 poll_index=1 ring=4B0EB2A0

fspak buffers swapped out=0

Rx Queues

max_entries=221 poll_index=3 head=96 ring=4B0EB3E0

Summary of Contents for PA-4C-E

Page 1: ...Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA PA 4C E 1 Port High Performance ESCON Channel Port Adapter Installation and Configuration Product Number PA 4C E Platforms Supported Cisco 7200 Series Routers including the Cisco 7200 VXR Routers Document part number OL 3473 02 ...

Page 2: ...ure the 1 Port High Performance Enterprise Systems Connection ESCON IBM Channel Port Adapter PA 4C E hereafter referred to as the HP ESCON PA which is supported on Cisco 7200 series routers including the Cisco 7200 VXR routers Organization This document contains the following four sections Document Version Date Change Summary OL 3473 02 April 2007 Restructured to parallel other port adapter docume...

Page 3: ... guide and quick start for your Cisco 7200 series router For port adapter hardware and memory configuration guidelines refer to the Cisco 7200 Series Port Adapter Hardware Configuration Guidelines For information on network processing engines or network services engines refer to the Network Processing Engine and Network Services Engine Installation and Configuration document Cisco 7200 VXR routers...

Page 4: ...4 PA 4C E 1 Port High Performance ESCON Channel Port Adapter Installation and Configuration OL 3743 02 Preface http www cisco com en US docs general whatsnew whatsnew html ...

Page 5: ...nit CPU storage Devices called input output processors IOPs communicate between the host CPU and the channel One IOP controls multiple channels There is no relationship between the number of CPUs and the number of IOPs The channel relieves the mainframe CPU of direct communication with input output I O devices which saves processing cycles and allows data processing and communications tasks to run...

Page 6: ...nto the port adapter when the router boots and when an HP ESCON PA is inserted into a router that has already been booted We recommend that you use the version of the HP ESCON PA microcode that is virtually bundled with your Cisco IOS software If you choose not to you must copy a microcode image onto the router Flash memory card or SanDisk memory device and use the microcode router configuration c...

Page 7: ... has been received from the channel and that the establish logical path request matches one of the paths configured on the HP ESCON PA Table 1 ESCON Specifications Characteristic ESCON Specification Supported processor I O architectures ESA 390 Bit transmission Serial Maximum distance for LED with ESCON 1 9 miles 3 1 km point to point 5 7 miles 9 2 km with two ESCON Directors and each hop not exce...

Page 8: ...gnal Online 1 Off On Off Off 2 Off Off Off On 3 Off On Off On 4 On Off Off Off 5 On On Off Off 6 On Off Off On 7 On On Off On 8 Off Off On Off 91 1 Indicates that the HP ESCON PA is starting to execute the microcode and waiting for commands Off Off Off Off EN SIG NAL O NLINE LO ADED PRESENT EN SIG NAL O NLINE LO ADED PRESENT EN SIG NAL O NLINE LO ADED PRESENT EN SIG NAL O NLINE LO ADED PRESENT EN ...

Page 9: ...s Slot Numbering Cisco 7204 routers and Cisco 7204VXR routers have four slots for port adapters and one slot for an input output I O controller The slots are numbered from the lower left to the upper right beginning with slot 1 and continuing through slot 4 You can place a port adapter in any of the slots slot 1 through slot 4 Slot 0 is always reserved for the I O controller The Cisco 7204 router ...

Page 10: ...ess of whether other port adapters are installed or removed from the slot However when you move a port adapter to a different slot the first number in the address changes to reflect the new port adapter slot number Note The HP ESCON PA is considered a high speed port adapter there are specific configuration guidelines that must be observed Refer to the publication Cisco 7200 Series Port Adapter Ha...

Page 11: ... Ethernet port on the I O controller For ESCON ports the individual interface port numbers are always 0 The interface address is composed of a two part number in the format port adapter slot number interface port number For example the ESCON port on an HP ESCON PA in port adapter slot 3 would have the address 3 0 If the HP ESCON PA was in port adapter slot 1 the interface address would be 1 0 Tabl...

Page 12: ...ode Overview Microcode also known as firmware is a set of processor specific software instructions that enables and manages the features and functions of a specific port adapter type At system startup or reload the system loads the microcode for each port adapter type present in the system The entire HP ESCON PA microcode image is delivered on a router Flash memory card or SanDisk memory device or...

Page 13: ...N PA Microcode section on page 33 for basic configuration information If the displays indicate that the required system software and microcode are not available in your system refer to the Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Support and Security Guidelines section on page 3 or contact a service representative for upgrade information The following subsections indicate the minimum hardware and softwar...

Page 14: ...er modules within a system are compatible but it does provide the minimum IOS requirements for individual hardware modules or components Note Access to this tool is limited to users with Cisco com login accounts To access Software Advisor click Log In at Cisco com and go to Support Tools and Resources You can also access the tool by pointing your browser directly to http www cisco com en US suppor...

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Page 17: ...lerar fara Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR ...

Page 18: ... guidelines help prevent ESD damage Always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfinished chassis surface When installing a component use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to properly seat the bus connectors in the backplane or midplane These devices prevent accidental removal provide prop...

Page 19: ...r than 0 442 milliwatts propagating in the link or in any portion of the module Therefore according to IEC825 2 1993 Hazard Level 1 prevails in all parts of the system The LEDs are located on the front face of the module Laser Radiation Warning Laser radiation is present when the system is open Statement 1009 Waarschuwing Laserstraling is aanwezig wanneer het systeem open is Varoitus Lasersäteitä ...

Page 20: ... the laser beam Statement 1010 Waarschuwing Niet in de straal staren Varoitus Älä katso säteeseen Attention Ne pas fixer le faisceau des yeux Warnung Nicht direkt in den Strahl blicken Avvertenza Non fissare il raggio con gli occhi Advarsel Stirr ikke på strålen Aviso Não olhe fixamente para o raio Advertencia No mirar fijamente el haz Varning Laserstrålning när enheten är öppen ...

Page 21: ...rs Each port adapter circuit board is mounted to a metal carrier and is sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD damage Note When a slot is not in use a blank port adapter must fill the empty slot to allow the router or switch to conform to electromagnetic interference EMI emissions requirements and to allow proper airflow across the installed port adapters If you plan to install a new port adapte...

Page 22: ... section on page 23 Each port adapter has a bus connector that connects it to the router The connector has a set of tiered pins in three lengths that send specific signals to the system as they make contact with the port adapter The system assesses the signals it receives and the order in which it receives them to determine if a port adapter is being removed from or introduced to the system From t...

Page 23: ...talling and removing all types of port adapters This section contains the following illustrations Cisco 7200 Series Routers and Cisco 7200 VXR Routers Removing and Installing a Port Adapter page 24 Caution When performing the following procedures wear a grounding wrist strap to avoid ESD damage to the card Some platforms have an ESD connector for attaching the wrist strap Warning Hazardous voltage...

Page 24: ... slot See B Step 6 With the port adapter halfway into the slot connect all required cables to the port adapter After connecting all required cables carefully slide the port adapter all the way into the slot until the port adapter is seated in the router midplane Step 7 After the port adapter is properly seated lock the port adapter lever See A 27996 2 0 4 1 3 5 6 FAST SERIAL EN TD TC RD RC LB CD T...

Page 25: ...t to the router log output In addition we recommend that you vary offline the host channel to which the HP ESCON PA will be attached Note For instructions on how to vary offline the host channel refer to the documentation for your mainframe operating system Step 2 Attach an ESCON cable between the HP ESCON PA and the host channel Figure 8 Make certain the ESCON cable plug clicks in place in the re...

Page 26: ...preter You modify the configuration of your router through the software command interpreter called the EXEC also called enable mode You must enter the privileged level of the EXEC command interpreter with the enable command before you can use the configure command to configure a new interface or to change the existing configuration of an interface The system prompts you for a password if one has b...

Page 27: ...f you replaced an HP ESCON PA that was previously configured the system will recognize the new HP ESCON PA interface and bring it up in its existing configuration An HP ESCON PA removed from one slot and replaced in another slot must be reconfigured Note Configuration commands are executed from the privileged level of the EXEC command interpreter which usually requires password access Refer to the...

Page 28: ...mode and return to the EXEC prompt Step 8 Write the new configuration to nonvolatile memory as follows Router copy running config startup config OK Router For complete descriptions of interface subcommands and the configuration options available for each platform refer to the publications listed in the Related Documentation section on page 3 To check the interface configuration using show commands...

Page 29: ...Commands page 29 Using the show controllers Commands page 30 Using the show diag Command page 31 Using the show interfaces Commands page 31 Using the show version or show hardware Commands Display the configuration of the router hardware the software version the names and sources of configuration files and the boot images using the show version or show hardware command Note The outputs that appear...

Page 30: ... elapsed usecs Microcode loaded from flash slot0 xcpa218 6_kernel_ecpa4 Loaded seg_802 Rev 0 Compiled by jdoe on Thu 07 Sep 2000 12 Loaded seg_csna Rev 0 Compiled by jdoe on Thu 07 Sep 2000 12 Loaded seg_eca Rev 0 Compiled by jdoe on Thu 07 Sep 2000 12 Loaded seg_sslc Rev 0 Compiled by jdoe on Thu 07 Sep 2000 12 Loaded seg_tcpip Rev 0 Compiled by jdoe on Thu 07 Sep 2000 12 Loaded seg_tn3270 Rev 0 ...

Page 31: ...t version 4 EEPROM contents hex 0x00 04 FF 40 02 10 41 01 00 C0 46 03 20 00 18 CB 02 0x10 82 49 11 66 02 42 30 32 C1 8B 31 38 39 30 32 38 0x20 35 32 30 30 30 04 00 02 02 85 1C 0D 4D 02 CB 94 0x30 50 41 2D 34 43 2D 45 42 00 00 00 00 FF FF FF FF 0x40 FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF 0x50 FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF 0x60 FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF ...

Page 32: ...e path between a specific port and connected devices at various locations on the network This section provides brief descriptions of the ping command After you verify that the system has booted successfully and is operational you can use the ping command to verify the status of interface ports The ping command sends an echo request out to a remote device at the IP address that you specify After se...

Page 33: ...that support HP ESCON PAs The virtual bundling of the microcode means that the microcode software is loaded separately by the Cisco IOS software Upgrading the HP ESCON PA Microcode from Cisco com To upgrade the HP ESCON PA microcode obtained from Cisco com complete the following steps Note Perform the following procedure only if you are upgrading your microcode Caution To prevent system problems i...

Page 34: ... system configuration file the Cisco IOS software will try to load the old version of the HP ESCON PA microcode To instruct the system to load an HP ESCON PA microcode image other than the default at startup use the microcode ecpa slot filename and the microcode reload configuration commands to add the instructions to the configuration file To load a microcode image from a file stored on a Flash m...

Page 35: ... For complete information on the privileged EXEC configuration mode refer to the Using the EXEC Command Interpreter section on page 26 Step 2 If you need to copy a new HP ESCON PA microcode image to your router s Flash memory refer to the Using Flash Memory section on page 36 then proceed to Step 3 Step 3 In privileged EXEC configuration mode enter global configuration mode and specify that the co...

Page 36: ...memory card might be required when a new microcode image becomes available Use the command copy tftp filename bootflash slot0 slot1 filename for the copy procedure where tftp filename is the source of the file and bootflash slot0 slot1 filename is the destination in onboard Flash memory or on either of the Flash memory cards The following example shows the output from the copy tftp filename comman...

Page 37: ...outer pwd slot1 You can list the directory of any Flash memory media using the dir bootflash slot0 slot1 command Router dir length date time name 1 4601977 May 19 2000 09 42 19 myfile1 6 679 May 19 2000 05 43 56 todays config 7 1 May 19 2000 09 54 53 fun1 You can delete a file from any Flash memory media using the delete command Router delete slot0 fun1 Router dir length date time name 1 4601977 M...

Page 38: ...at command Caution Formatting a Flash memory card to recover from locked blocks will cause existing data to be lost Using SanDisk Devices PCMCIA Flash memory cards use a slot0 slot1 convention to specify memory locations slot0 is the default directory for IOS searches However SanDisk memory devices use a disk0 disk1 convention Therefore when you use a SanDisk device on a Cisco 7200 series router y...

Page 39: ...aXX YY Router config microcode reload Router config end where diskX is disk0 or disk1 on the SanDisk device xcpaXX YY is the xCPA image you want to use such as xcpa27 1 Step 2 Save the running configuration to NVRAM Running HP ESCON PA Diagnostic Tests The HP ESCON PA diagnostic test routines are as follows Processor test 1 Processor test 2 I O device tests Serial link controller SLC device tests ...

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