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3

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the DECserver 90M.  This
chapter also provides problem and solution information tables to help you isolate
hardware, software, or network problems.

Before servicing the DECserver 90M, you should:

1. Verify that you have properly installed the DECserver 90M.

2. Note the fault condition.

3. Isolate the problem.

3.1 Operating Problems

When troubleshooting self-test or boot problems, connect a terminal to the con-
sole port on the DECserver 90M to view error messages. Port 1 is the default
console port.

NOTE

For descriptions of error messages and tips on trouble-
shooting DECserver 90M problems, refer to the Net-
work Access Server Problem Solving manual.

Summary of Contents for DECserver 90M

Page 1: ...Part Number EK DSRVH OM A01 DECserver 90M Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...tzwerks oder zusammen mit ISDN1 Ger ten betrieben werden 1Integrated Services Digital Network ATTENTION Le DECserver 90M n a pas t con u pour fonctionner avec des r seaux de t l communication ou des m...

Page 3: ...Part Number EK DSRVH OM A01 DECserver 90M Owner s Manual...

Page 4: ...lause at DFARS 252 227 7013 Copyright 1993 by Digital Equipment Corporation All Rights Reserved FCC NOTICE The equipment described in this manual generates uses and may emit radio frequency energy The...

Page 5: ...ssungen im Fernmeldewesen der Deutschen Bundespost DBP hat diesem Ger t eine FTZ Serienpr fnummer zugeteilt Betriebsgenehmigung Hochfrequenzger te d rfen erst in Betrieb genommen werden nachdem hierf...

Page 6: ...nschalten mit anderen EDV Ger ten Funkst rungen auftreten DIGITAL kann das im Einzelnenizus tzlichenal Funkentst rungsma nahmen durch den Benutzer erfordern Bei Fragen hierzu wenden Sie sich bitte an...

Page 7: ...tigung mit der Zulassungsnummer gekennzeichnet und mit einer Anmeldepostkarte versehen Sollte Kennzeichnung und Anmeldepostkarte bergangsweise nicht mit ausgeliefert werden kontaktieren Sie bitte das...

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Page 9: ...llation 2 2 2 1 2 Backplane Installation 2 6 2 2 Running the DECserver 90M Self Tests 2 9 2 3 Loading the DECserver Network Access Software 2 10 2 3 1 Booting From Flash RAM 2 10 2 3 2 Booting From th...

Page 10: ...ion 2 5 2 3 Standalone Configuration 10BaseT Connection 2 6 2 4 Backplane Installation 2 8 A 1 Port Circuit A 4 A 2 BN25G Equipment Cabling Wiring Diagram A 5 A 3 BN24H Office Cable Wiring Diagram A 6...

Page 11: ...ollowing three chapters and one appendix Chapter 1 provides an overview of the DECserver 90M features Chapter 2 describes selected methods of installing the DECserver 90M Chapter 3 describes troublesh...

Page 12: ...special type indicates system output or user input Ctrl X Hold down the Control key and simultaneously press the key specified by X The DECserver displays this key combination as X UPPERCASE Uppercas...

Page 13: ...ane The DEChub90 is a multifunction Ethernet backplane that provides mounting pow er and connections for up to eight work group local area network LAN products The DECserver 90M has the capability to...

Page 14: ...on in a ThinWire Ethernet LAN Figure 1 1 DECserver 90M Connection LKG 6737 92I Personal computer TD SMP terminal Personal computer Printer Terminal Terminal Terminal Terminal DECserver 90M IP router g...

Page 15: ...in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane Ready in ready out or XON XOFF flow control Manageable through remote console facility on OpenVMS ULTRIX or UNIX systems Manageable using Terminal Server Manager TS...

Page 16: ...l signaling Protocols Bootstrap Protocol BOOTP Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol CSLIP LAT Protocol Maintenance Operation Protocol MOP Point to Point Protocol PPP Serial Line Internet Protocol...

Page 17: ...ew 1 5 Figure 1 2 calls out the DECserver 90M controls indicators and connectors Table 1 1 provides a description of these features Figure 1 2 DECserver 90M Hardware LKG 6736 92I 12 6 7 10 9 8 11 1 2...

Page 18: ...ponding to a device port on the DECserver 90M Each port activity LED turns on when the associated port is in use These LEDs blink when port activity is detected and continue blinking until port data t...

Page 19: ...properly installed Refer to the appropriate DECserver Network Access Software Installation documentation Complete the installation by Installing the DECserver 90M hardware Running the DECserver 90M se...

Page 20: ...he top of the cover away from the unit and down to remove it 2 Use the back cover as a template and position each of the 8 1 inch mounting screws not supplied 3 Secure the mounting screws 4 Replace th...

Page 21: ...escriptions of the LED indica tors 7 Optionally attach a device configured with the following settings to the con sole port default is port 1 using a cable terminated with an MJ8 compatible RJ45 plug...

Page 22: ...2 4 DECserver 90M Owner s Manual Figure 2 1 Removing the Back Cover LKG 6739 92I...

Page 23: ...Installation 2 5 Figure 2 2 Standalone Configuration ThinWire Connection LKG 6738 92I North American Power Supply International Power Supply 50 ohm Terminator T Connector Reset Switch...

Page 24: ...the DECserver 90M in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane perform the following steps 1 Remove the back cover refer to Figure 2 1 2 Place the lower mounting tab located on the back of the DECserver 90M i...

Page 25: ...evice configured with the following settings to the con sole port default is port 1 using a cable terminated with an MJ8 compatible RJ45 plug Character Size 8 Flow Control XON Parity NONE Stop Bits Dy...

Page 26: ...2 8 DECserver 90M Owner s Manual Figure 2 4 Backplane Installation LKG 6740 92I...

Page 27: ...Activity LEDs go on one by one and remain on as the DECserver 90M completes each segment of self test All eight LEDs are on once the tests have run successfully After successful completion of the sel...

Page 28: ...3 2 Booting From the Network If you do not have Flash RAM or the correct image is not found in Flash RAM the DECserver 90M proceeds to perform a network load When you start the boot process the Networ...

Page 29: ...pressing the reset to factory button may leave the DECserver unboot able A nonstandard boot image name is any name other than MNENG2 To allow booting of a nonstandard boot image name perform the foll...

Page 30: ...t boot parameters B name This command and the argument name specifies a nonstandard boot image The DECserver looks for the software name first from Flash RAM then from the network B MNENG2 This comman...

Page 31: ...e and is typically based on the Ethernet MAC address of the DECserver B S This command boots the standard system software for the DECserver The network load host defines this software and is typically...

Page 32: ...ct a terminal to the port you want to test 2 Press the Return key two or three times to set the operating speed autobaud of the port 3 Type a character on the terminal and observe each Port Activity L...

Page 33: ...should 1 Verify that you have properly installed the DECserver 90M 2 Note the fault condition 3 Isolate the problem 3 1 Operating Problems When troubleshooting self test or boot problems connect a te...

Page 34: ...e cable may be Secure or replace the cable do not respond when disconnected or faulty characters are typed on the console keyboard The port does not The port may be faulty Refer to the Network Access...

Page 35: ...ocal prompt the console port may to the console port be broken The DECserver 90M The service is not Refer to the Network Access Server cannot connect to a available Problem Solving manual service on t...

Page 36: ...knowledged by the incorrectly Problem Solving manual printer port Check printer port Refer to the Network Access Server access Problem Solving manual Flow control is not set Refer to the Network Acces...

Page 37: ...s for the DECserver 90M A 1 Physical Specifications Table A 1 lists the physical specifications for the DECserver 90M Table A 1 Physical Specifications Dimension Value Height 3 18 cm 1 25 in Width 27...

Page 38: ...Dimension Value Temperature 5 C to 50 C 41 F to 122 F Maximum rate of change 20 C hr 36 F hr change Relative humidity 10 to 95 noncondensing Wet bulb temperature 32 C 90 F maximum Dew point 2 C 36 F...

Page 39: ...ply Item Value Voltage North American 104 Vac to 128 Vac nominal 120 Vac Voltage International 208 Vac to 256 Vac nominal 240 Vac Current at 120 V 0 25 amps Current at 240 V 0 125 amps Frequency 50 Hz...

Page 40: ...he DECserver 90M was designed for compatibility with Open DECconnect Figure A 1 shows the circuit connections for each port Figure A 1 Port Circuit LKG 6741 92I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rcv Gnd Rcv Tx Gnd CTS...

Page 41: ...The BN25G is a twisted pair four twisted pairs cable with standard 8 pin modu lar plugs Figure A 2 shows the wiring configuration for the BN25G cable This is the standard cable used to connect an asyn...

Page 42: ...o a DECconnect wall plate Use an H8584 AA adapter when connecting the DECserver 90M to existing MMJ wiring The adapter uses a standard 8 pin modular plug on one side and a 6 pin modified modified plug...

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