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Getting Started with MAXserver Access Servers

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Connecting Other Devices

If you are connecting a modem, printer, plotter, host computer, or data
switch, refer to the following documentation for instructions, as follows:

Serial Printers, Plotters -- See the Printer Configuration Guide.

Modems, Data Switches – See the Basic Configuration Guide.

Host Ports – See the Basic Configuration Guide.

Summary of Contents for MAXserver 1608A

Page 1: ...g Started With MAXserver Access Servers Models 1604 1608A B 1620 and 1640 NBase Xyplex 295 Foster St Littleton MA 01460 1 800 435 7997 U S 978 952 4888 International Email support Nbase Xyplex com 451...

Page 2: ...make changes in content from time to time without obligation to provide notification of such revision or changes NBase Xyplex assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear in this document Cop...

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Page 4: ...hat interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and...

Page 5: ...d of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interfer...

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Page 7: ...MAXserver 1620 1640 27 Front Panel LEDs MAXserver 1604 1608B 27 Port Status LEDs 29 Connect Serial Device Cables 29 Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment 30 Factory Defaults Settings...

Page 8: ...bling 64 DEConnect RJ 45 Cables 67 Octopus Cables 68 Connecting to a Distribution Panel 70 Pin Assignments 78 10Base T Connector 78 RJ 45 and DB 25 Pins 79 Using the Configuration Menu 80 Loading Soft...

Page 9: ...itialization Parameters To Default Values 117 Displaying Initialization Parameters 117 Displaying the Software Load Host 118 Displaying the Parameter Server 118 Protocols 119 Setting Up MaxServer Port...

Page 10: ...iring MAXserver to DCE 66 Figure 15 MAXserver DEConnect Cable 68 Figure 16 Octopus Cable with 50 pin Telco Connector 69 Figure 17 Octopus Cable With 36 pin Female DEConnect Connector 69 Figure 18 Octo...

Page 11: ...Figure 36 Typical SIMM 144 Figure 37 Removing the Screws Securing the Cover 145 Figure 38 Location of SIMM Sockets 146 Figure 39 Inserting SIMM into Socket 148 Figure 40 MAXserver Access server Config...

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Page 13: ...Xserver 1604 provides 4 asynchronous serial communication ports with RJ 45 interfaces Figure 4 and Figure 5 show rear and front views of the MAXserver 1620 and MAXserver 1640 Figure 6 and Figure 8 sho...

Page 14: ...access server is powered on or re initialized The load serverm can support other devices as well Expandable Memory All MAXserver units are shipped with 4 MB of factory installed memory The memory can...

Page 15: ...2 Kbps MAXserver 1620 50 115 2 Kbps MAXserver 1640 50 bps to 57 6 Kbps Software Requirements MAXserver Minimum Software Requirements 1608A 1620 1640 Release 5 3 or higher 1604 and 1608B Release 6 0 3...

Page 16: ...turns for interactive mode Figure 1 Sample SHOW UNIT Display Downloading Software MAXservers are configured at the factory to load software from a flash card if one is inserted in the card slot If a c...

Page 17: ...nfigure the MAXserver These utilities simplify the task of configuring MAXservers FocalPoint and ControlPoint About FocalPoint FocalPoint for Access Servers is a Windows based configuration utility wi...

Page 18: ...nent information before you can advance to the next step FocalPoint will not prompt you for options not available to your system Figure 2 Sample FocalPoint Configuration About ControlPoint The Control...

Page 19: ...ve Related Publications The following publications are useful to persons who install and manage NBase Xyplex access servers The following publications were included on the CD with your access server s...

Page 20: ...ds that you wear a grounded wrist strap when you insert the card If none is available ground yourself by placing one hand on the unit or another grounded object before you insert the flash card to pre...

Page 21: ...aterials back into the shipping carton and save the carton If you need to return the unit to NBase Xyplex or your distributor you should return it in the original carton 4 If the unit has been damaged...

Page 22: ...nsing 0 40 C 32 113 F Do not remove the MAXserver unit s feet Do not place an object on the side s of the unit that might block airflow through the unit Rack Mount Installation optional Rack mount ins...

Page 23: ...e card slot on the front panel NBase Xyplex recommends that you wear a grounded wrist strap when you insert the flash card If none is available ground yourself by placing one hand on the unit or anoth...

Page 24: ...elects the interface on which it detects network activity 110 240 VAC 1 0 0 5A 50 60 Hz ETHERNET 10BASE T Ethernet RJ 45 Connector Standard Ethernet AUI Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1...

Page 25: ...unit and fasten the slide latch The AUI connector signal assignments are shown in Figure 25 10Base T Connection Install the Ethernet cable by plugging it into the 10Base T connector on the rear of the...

Page 26: ...criteria listed in To connect the power cable complete these steps 1 Plug the AC line cord supplied into the AC power receptacle on the rear of the unit See Figure 4 for the location of the power rec...

Page 27: ...ght Flashes when the unit receives Ethernet packets Rapid blinking indicates heavy network traffic to the unit OFF when not connected to network or network is faulty RUN light ON when unit is reset fl...

Page 28: ...s console port via the network Flashes if permanent parameter changes have not yet been stored LAN light Flashes when the unit receives Ethernet packets Rapid blinking indicates heavy network traffic...

Page 29: ...indicate that there is activity on ports 1 11 21 or 31 LED 2 indicates activity on ports 2 12 22 etc Connect Serial Device Cables Connect the serial device cables to the 8 pin RJ 45 jacks on the rear...

Page 30: ...Internet environment Factory Defaults Settings Each MAXserver unit is configured at the factory to use a default set of initialization parameters that sets all ports to operate with asynchronous ASCII...

Page 31: ...mage load method CARD XMOP MOP BOOTP RARP DTFTP Dump File Method XMOP MOP BOOTP RARP Software filename for CARD XMOP MOP loading XPCSRV20 Default unit IP address 0 0 0 0 Installed memory 4 MB Loading...

Page 32: ...wing settings CHARACTER SIZE 8 7 if EVEN parity PARITY NONE EVEN if character size is set to 7 SPEED Valid speeds between 50 and 38400 The supported port speeds are 50 75 110 134 150 300 600 1200 1800...

Page 33: ...nitialization display the following message when you press the RETURN key XYPLEX 705 CHANGE LEAVES APPROXIMATELY XXXXXXX BYTES FREE These commands cannot be modified by a SET command because the serve...

Page 34: ...ent Local NVS 88 00 87 23 33 6B 102C5 07 Dec 1998 16 12 Current Figure 9 Monitor Parameter Server Display The storage process is completed when the Status column on this display says Current for all p...

Page 35: ...l front panel lights illuminate 4 Press the RESET button again The MAXserver begins its self test If the MAXserver detects an error the front panel lights illuminate as described in the Troubleshootin...

Page 36: ...connecting a modem printer plotter host computer or data switch refer to the following documentation for instructions as follows Serial Printers Plotters See the Printer Configuration Guide Modems Dat...

Page 37: ...ame is your identifier during this session If you choose you can change this information each time you make a connection It will be shown whenever you or any other person on the network requests infor...

Page 38: ...s Reference Guide for the commands that require the user to be in Privileged mode The unit is now ready to accept any of the commands described in the Commands Reference Guide You can obtain on screen...

Page 39: ...assigned to the access server define server ip address ip address set server ip address ip address b Disable the Subnet Mask Autoconfigure feature This disables the access server s ability to automati...

Page 40: ...rt 23 then any attempts to Telnet into the server s console port will be refused The current port setting on the access server is displayed in the Remote Port field of the show port 0 telnet character...

Page 41: ...rt socket number is specified then most Telnet applications will use port 23 by default Unless the access server s console port has also been redefined to port 23 any attempts to Telnet into the serve...

Page 42: ...e defaults the first time you use the MAXserver To log on to the server at the prompt the default login password is ACCESS To set privileged mode at the Xyplex prompt the default privilege password is...

Page 43: ...isabled by default DEFINE PORT port list PASSWORD ENABLED Then define a password The default login password is ACCESS The password can be between 1 and 16 characters Enclose the password string in quo...

Page 44: ...ing command to define the privilege password DEFINE SERVER PRIVILEGE PASSWORD password The password you define with this command is what users must type in order to use privileged server commands The...

Page 45: ...splay When the user dials in and gives his or her user name the access server prompts for a password The user enters the number currently showing on the security card To check the password the access...

Page 46: ...ord prompt appears when a user attempts to log on to a port where the Login Password feature is enabled The default prompt is Use the following command to change the prompt DEFINE SET SERVER LOGIN PRO...

Page 47: ...ort 4 aa 17 Nov 1998 18 50 08 Resolve Service Any_Lat DTR wait Disabled Idle Timeout 0 Typeahead Size 128 SLIP Address 0 0 0 0 SLIP Mask 255 255 255 255 Remote SLIP Addr 140 179 245 148 Default Sessio...

Page 48: ...y accepted in privileged mode To set privileged mode you must enter the privilege password Nonprivilege A user in nonprivileged mode cannot issue commands that change and monitor the settings of the s...

Page 49: ...ser will only be able to change parameters for the current port or session This is the default privilege level when connecting to a port Secure Ports The Secure Privilege level might be appropriate fo...

Page 50: ...tings Other user s ports The accessibility of network destinations Use the following command to change the privilege level to Secure Unless you set the default privilege level of a port to Secure thro...

Page 51: ...he flash card Copy the file to another card Delete the files Display the current status Format the card Load the image file Terminate file updates Loading the Image File The DEFINE SERVER LOAD SOFTWAR...

Page 52: ...rs in the Software field on the Loaddump characteristics display see Figure 33 The default filename for all MAXservers is XPCSRV20 The filenames apply to primary secondary and tertiary initialization...

Page 53: ...d XYPLES SET SERVER CARDCOPY Deleting Flash Cards Use this command on units that have flash cards You can delete the entire contents of a flash card XYPLEX SET SERVER CARDCOPY ERASE CAUTION DO NOT USE...

Page 54: ...Type Intel 65536 bytes Card State Idle Get File Host Get File Name Get File Area Get File Current State Idle Get File Previous Status None Parameter Area Updates 25 Xyplex Field Description Card Stat...

Page 55: ...s You must re initialize the unit after updating the card if you want to use the new software version immediately Use the following command to initiate and terminate flash card load image updates SET...

Page 56: ...the image file is located Depending on the file s location include either the IP address or Ethernet address where the file is located NOTE There is no Define command for this option Examples SET SERV...

Page 57: ...delay period before the access server reboots When you issue the INITIALIZE command without specifying a delay period the access server broadcasts a warning to all ports notifying any users who are l...

Page 58: ...ser who entered the Define command will receive the 198 error message and the server will not reboot Use the following command to reboot the server INITIALIZE SERVER DELAY delay time OVERRIDE or INITI...

Page 59: ...Getting Started with MAXserver Access Servers 0038 59 Examples INITIALIZE DELAY 1 NITIALIZE SERVER DELAY 5 INITIALIZE SERVER DELAY 5 OVERRIDE INITIALIZE CANCEL...

Page 60: ...female DB 25 connector All you need is the appropriate modular cable crossover cable for connecting to a DTE device straight through cable for connecting to a DCE device and the correct modular adapte...

Page 61: ...ing up modems Modem Control Hardware Flow Control MAXserver serial ports can be set up to support RTS CTS flow control The Basic Configuration Guide describes flow control options and explains how to...

Page 62: ...dems support CCITT V 42 operation Only one type of hardware flow control can be used at a given port Modem control and DCD DSR hardware flow control are mutually exclusive i e only one of these can be...

Page 63: ...sover wiring scheme somewhere in the cabling Communication between DTE to DTE devices requires a crossover When a DCE device is connected to a MAXserver serial port straight through wiring is required...

Page 64: ...cable to the correct pin on the DB 25 connector Figure 13 and Figure 14 show how devices are cabled when you use these adapters Using Existing MAXserver 1000 series Cabling The adapters shown in Figur...

Page 65: ...ale DB 25 Male RJ 45 Connector Male RJ 45 Connector Crossover Cable MAXserver Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 20 2 7 3 8 6 4 CTS RING DTR XMT XMTGND RCVGND...

Page 66: ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 22 20 2 7 3 8 4 5 Male RJ 45 Male RJ 45 Female RJ 45 Female RJ 45 Male DB 25 Straight Through Cable MAXserver Connector Modular Adaptor To Modem Modem Ca...

Page 67: ...TR output is connected to pin 7 of the MAXserver In this case the signal at pin 7 is referred to as DSR This cabling scheme also provides DECconnect compatibility since DECconnect does not support the...

Page 68: ...ot straight through cable and the RJ 45 to MMJ adapter or modular adapter allow you to use these cables without making any changes You can also use the male RJ 45 to female MMJ adapter Octopus Cables...

Page 69: ...male RJ 45 connectors Figure 16 Octopus Cable with 50 pin Telco Connector Figure 17 shows an octopus cable with a 36 pin female Telco DEConnect connector Figure 18 shows an octopus cable with a 36 pin...

Page 70: ...serial ports to a distribution panel that has DB 25 connectors This enables you to adapt modular cabling to NBase Xyplex TSERV style cabling NBase Xyplex offers octopus cables that fan out a 50 pin T...

Page 71: ...er Access Servers 0038 71 Octopus cable 8 RJ 45 to 50 pin female Telco Octopus cable 8 DB 25 male or female to 50 pin male Telco Distribution panel MAXserver 1620 1640 Figure 19 Connecting a MAXserver...

Page 72: ...emulation and file transfer applications Kermit Xmodem Microphone etc Applications such as SLIP and PPP using low speed modems Figure 20 depicts the wiring that you would use to connect the serial por...

Page 73: ...dem 6 Wire When using this cabling scheme serial ports observe the DCD modem control signal rather than the DSR modem control signal for modem control as well as DSRLOGOUT SIGNAL CHECK and hardware fl...

Page 74: ...tions which require RTS CTS flow control You can purchase modular cables and adapters shown in the figure from NBase Xyplex or make your own cables based on the wiring diagram Communication Server Con...

Page 75: ...for RTS CTS Flow Control 7 Wire NBase Xyplex 8 Wire Cabling This cabling scheme provides XMT RCV DCD DSR DTR RTS CTS RNG and separate transmit and receive ground wires This cabling is provided through...

Page 76: ...h port speeds AppleTalk Remote Access ARAP applications Communication Server Connector Modular Adaptor To Modem Straight Through Cable Female RJ 45 Connector Male DB 25 Connector Male RJ 45 Connector...

Page 77: ...ING DTR XMT XMTGND RCVGND RCV DCD RTS Modemconnector Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 20 2 7 3 8 4 Female RJ 45 Connector RTS CTS Modem Connection Figure 24...

Page 78: ...1 15 9 Signal Chassis Ground Collision Transmit Chassis Ground Receive Power Return Not Used Not Used Collision Transmit Chassis Ground Receive Power 12Vdc Chassis Ground Not Used Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 79: ...2 3 6 Signal TD TD RD RD Figure 26 10Base T Connector Assignments RJ 45 and DB 25 Pins Figure 27 shows RJ 45 and DB 25 pin assignments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RJ 45 Jack Female 1 13 25 14 1 13 14 25 DB 25 Fe...

Page 80: ...provides Initialization Configuration software that you use to View current settings of initialization parameters and change the settings when necessary Change the protocol used to load parameters Ch...

Page 81: ...abled If all three attempts fail the access server begins this sequence again with the primary initialization record You can load the initialization parameters from any of the following locations From...

Page 82: ...TFTP MOP and RARP TFTP The protocols are Flash Card For MAXservers use FlashCard card to load image only Use XMOP for loading from a NBase Xyplex load server Use MOP for loading from a VAX VMS host U...

Page 83: ...ch in With the switch held in observe the port lights The port lights should first go off then light in sequence from left to right Then all lights will go off in sequence from left to right Then port...

Page 84: ...Server Configuration Menu type the number corresponding to the configuration action you want to perform then press RETURN The default choice is X exit without saving configuration changes The sections...

Page 85: ...records The access server first attempts to load software using the information in the primary initialization recordif it is enabled If it cannot load successfully it attempts to load using the infor...

Page 86: ...ion as shown in Figure 30 Stored Configuration New Configuration Status Enabled Enabled Image load method CARD XMOP MOP BOOTP RARP CARD XMOP MOP BOOTP RARP Parameter load method NVS XMOP MOP BOOTP RAR...

Page 87: ...ry found by the unit To display miscellaneous configuration settings complete the following steps 1 Type M at the Enter menu selection prompt on the Display Unit Configuration Menu and press Return Th...

Page 88: ...st Loader XMOP Xyplex loader MOP VAX VMS host RARP BOOTP DTFTP UNIX host Displaying the Software Load Host Use the SHOW MONITOR SERVER STATUS command to display the name and location of the software l...

Page 89: ...send information to a dump server it first attempts to use XMOP then MOP BOOTP and RARP Directed Trivial File Transfer Protocol DTFTP The DTFTP Directed Trivial File Transfer Protocol information dis...

Page 90: ...e Software Installation Guide for Xyplex Loader Kits for more information about how to use XMOP The Digital Equipment Corporation Maintenance Operations Protocol MOP looks for software load image and...

Page 91: ...he unit prompts you for a response The record number displayed depends on which initialization configuration 1 2 or 3 you choose to modify SET INITIALIZATION RECORD 1 TO DEFAULTS Y N N SET INITIALIZAT...

Page 92: ...umping methods or only specific dumping methods e g XMOP TFTP BOOTP Define a load file name if you selected Card XMOP or MOP loading methods Define IP addresses for the unit host and gateway if you se...

Page 93: ...Images The following load image protocols are enabled at the factory CARD indicates the flash card XMOP indicates another Xyplex loader MOP indicates a VAX VMS host RARP BOOTP and DTFTP indicate UNIX...

Page 94: ...thod s The configuration menu prompts Toggle CARD DTFTP XMOP MOP BOOTP RARP image load methods C D X M B R NOTE Host setup activity is required for MOP BOOTP and RARP protocols 1 Select specific proto...

Page 95: ...ters from a network host called a parameter server using the Access server Configuration Menu Once you have selected the image loading methods and pressed Return the unit displays the following prompt...

Page 96: ...t reappears and the letter you typed is included within the brackets 2 When the letters within the brackets represent all the protocols you want to use press RETURN The unit then redisplays the prompt...

Page 97: ...dding letters to the brackets To remove a letter type the letter and press RETURN The prompt reappears however the letter you typed does not appear within the brackets To add a letter to those within...

Page 98: ...numbers the underscore character _ the hyphen character and the period character The default load file name is XPCSRV20 The actual name of the load file is XPCSRV20 SYS Numerical Values In place of a...

Page 99: ...abase contains a node entry for the requesting access server The numerical value 5 is useful when you want to require that a specific load server be used to load the unit 6 through 128 Undefined 2 Ent...

Page 100: ...FTP as an image loading method ENTER HOST IP ADDRESS 0 0 0 0 3 If the load host is not on the same network as the unit enter the Internet address of a gateway ENTER GATEWAY IP ADDRESS 0 0 0 0 4 Enter...

Page 101: ...to a serial port Memory Configuration To configure the amount of memory in the MAXserver complete the following steps after enabling disabling load status messages The configuration menu prompts TOTAL...

Page 102: ...This message displays only while you are using the Configuration menu Also the MAXserver front panel lights will flash an error code the next time the unit is initialized if you have not yet installed...

Page 103: ...N The unit displays the following prompt INITIALIZE ALL CONFIGURATION DATA FOR THIS UNIT TO DEFAULTS Y N N Y All initialization records and miscellaneous settings including status messages enabled and...

Page 104: ...ted then press RETURN The unit returns you to the Configuration menu The parameter initialization takes effect after you exit from the Configuration menu and the unit loads its image Changes you have...

Page 105: ...figuration menu and store the changes that you have made To select this option complete the following steps 1 Type S at the Enter menu selection prompt of the Access server Configuration Menu Figure 2...

Page 106: ...was last saved 1 To select this option type X at the Enter menu selection prompt If you have made changes the configuration menu prompts Exit without saving changes Y N N 2 To exit the Configuration m...

Page 107: ...es to the network host access server gateway and the network host where the image file resides Changing the Status of an Initialization Record Enabling and Disabling Protocols Resetting Parameters in...

Page 108: ...enabled or disabled Internet Load Address The IP address of the host where the access server receives its software load image through DTFTP Internet Load Gateway The IP address of a gateway if the acc...

Page 109: ...he software load image using the CARD protocol and the parameter file using the NVS protocol If a card is not present or the NVS protocol is disabled the access server attempts to obtain these files u...

Page 110: ...ED DISABLED Where Means record Use one or more of the following initialization records PRIMARY SECONDARY TERTIARY ALL The PRIMARY initialization record is the default usage Use one of the following ke...

Page 111: ...tstrap protocol RARP UNIX Reverse Address Resolution Protocol DTFTP UNIX Directed Trivial File Transfer Protocol software load image only ALL All protocols you cannot disable all load protocols For lo...

Page 112: ...AD PRIMARY IMAGE PROTOCOL DTFTP ENABLED DEFINE SERVER LOAD SECONDARY PARAMETERS PROTOCOL RARP DISABLED Naming Load Files Use this command to specify the name of the file that will be requested upon a...

Page 113: ...P address where the image file is located ether address The Ethernet address where the image file is located area number The area on the flash card where you want to store the file Example GET CARD LO...

Page 114: ...P address for the access server The IP address of a gateway on the network that the access server uses to gain access to the Internet load host if your network configuration includes a gateway The IP...

Page 115: ...command to define the the access server IP address DEFINE SERVER LOAD record ALL IP LOAD GATEWAY ip address Example The following command example specifies the Internet address for the primary initial...

Page 116: ...address of a gateway on the network which the access server uses to gain access to the Internet load host The default is 0 0 0 0 NOTE Not all network configurations include a gateway so you may not ne...

Page 117: ...the following command to reset the initialization parameters to the defaults DEFINE SERVER LOADDUMP RECORD ALL DEFAULT The record variable specifies the primary secondary or tertiary initialization re...

Page 118: ...Load File usr xyplex images xpcsrv20 sys Software XPCSRV20 Image Load Protocols Enabled Card XMOP MOP BOOTP RARP DTFTP Dump Protocols Enabled XMOP MOP BOOTP RARP Parameter Protocols Enabled NVS XMOP...

Page 119: ...s server attempts to send information to a dump server it first attempts to use XMOP then MOP BOOTP and RARP Protocols This section describes the dump protocols that you can enable or disable to send...

Page 120: ...P DTFTP All of these protocols except DTFTP are enabled by default If you use the keyword ALL to enable all protocols you also enable DTFTP You cannot use DTFTP to load the parameter file If you do en...

Page 121: ...ing command to enable disable an initialization record DEFINE SERVER LOADDUMP record ALL DISABLED ENABLED Only the primary initialization record is enabled by default You must enable the other initial...

Page 122: ...ary initialization record With this record disabled the access server first attempts to load or dump using information in the secondary initialization record XYPLEX DEFINE SERVER LOADDUMP PRIMARY DISA...

Page 123: ...ADDRESS internet address DEFINE SET SERVER IP PRIMARY GATEWAY ADDRESS internet address 2 Enter the following commands to disable subnet mask autoconfigure and set up the subnet mask on the MaxServer...

Page 124: ...e destination port DEFINE SET PORT port number CHARACTER SIZE character size The character size setting must match the character size setting on the attached console port device 7 Enter the following...

Page 125: ...ter you have completed this procedure you are ready to access the out of band management console port Refer to the following section Accessing the Out of band Management Console Port for more informat...

Page 126: ...number is the logical port number of the out of band management console port To determine the logical port number multiple the physical port number by 100 and add 2 000 For example the logical port nu...

Page 127: ...er is the logical port number of the out of band management console port To determine the logical port number multiple the physical port number by 100 and add 2 000 For example the logical port number...

Page 128: ...ialized the unit and the front panel lights do not behave as follows after several minutes RUN light flashes slowly LAN light flashes as Ethernet packets are received Normally the light pattern appear...

Page 129: ...N sequentially Then lights 8 1 go OFF The MAXserver has finished loading the software image and is decompressing it 16 When the MAXserver has finished loading its software the RUN light flashes slowly...

Page 130: ...le Error Code Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Self test failure occurs LEDs flash 10 times very quickly Sequence repeats continuously User records error code 78 User records error code 24678 First Error Code...

Page 131: ...tion Either configure the MAXserver for less installed memory using the Access server Configuration menu or install additional SIMM memory The SIMM memory installation should only be performed by qual...

Page 132: ...nserted properly Also make sure that the MAXserver is configured to load from the Memory card Use the Configuration menu in Figure 27 to verify By default a MAXserver is configured to load from the fl...

Page 133: ...blink once every second Then if you type several RETURN s at a terminal connected to any serial port the following message should appear WELCOME TO THE XYPLEX ACCESS SERVER ENTER USERNAME _ Possible S...

Page 134: ...ON SEARCHING FOR FUNCTIONAL NETWORK SEARCHING FOR FUNCTIONAL STANDARD ETHERNET NETWORK SEARCHING FOR FUNCTIONAL 10BASE T ETHERNET NETWORK Problem No response to a load request Normal Process A message...

Page 135: ...xx xx 0809 9C000037 XPCSRV20 Up to ten load server addresses are displayed typically just one The MAXserver unit selects the load server with the highest merit value When the MAXserver chooses a load...

Page 136: ...a file it checks the contents of the file for proper identification and size Error Server xx xx xx xx xx xx File error corrupted data Problem The load server attempted to load a file that is compatib...

Page 137: ...ount remains stuck at a number other than zero Dump Server Errors If a failure occurs during the load process the server will abort the load process and send a small dump file approximately 60 bytes t...

Page 138: ...r from a server Access server Type 86 Rev x xx x Ethernet address 08 00 87 xx xx xx port x Evaluating dump service offers If you typed a CTRL T after a port speed had been selected messages similar to...

Page 139: ...rameter file from the parameter server If a parameter file is not sent from the server the MAXserver will wait indefinitely for the parameter file The following message types can be generated during t...

Page 140: ...ht illuminates In the first 20 seconds after power up the server runs the self tests and does not respond to the RETURN s Shortly after power up however the port displays a message in response to a RE...

Page 141: ...s securely connected to the back of the MAXserver There may be a problem with the network itself Check whether any other devices connected to the network are experiencing communications problems Check...

Page 142: ...your clothes or work environment can destroy SIMMs or diminish their reliability Handle SIMMs by their edges only and use standard static preventive procedures Preferably the installation should be d...

Page 143: ...egabytes of memory Manufacturer s Part No ToshibaTHM81070AS 70 For a 1600 30 pins 80 ns or faster 1M x 8 SIMMs with tin contacts NOT GOLD Manufacturer s Part No NEC MC 421000A8B 80OKIMSC2313A 80YS8 To...

Page 144: ...SIMM The SIMMs you are installing might have a different number of memory chips NOTE All MAXserver are delivered from the factory with a minimum of 4MB installed 1 30 Memory chips Pin contacts Figure...

Page 145: ...t available connect the strap to the MAXserver chassis after you remove the cover 4 Remove the four screws that secure the cover on the MAXserver using a Phillips head screwdriver see Figure 37 Put th...

Page 146: ...Getting Started with MAXserver Access Servers 0038 146 Memory Card Slot Power Supply REAR 1 2 3 4 SIMM Sockets Retainers 5 6 Figure 38 Location of SIMM Sockets...

Page 147: ...s by installing the SIMM in the odd numbered sockets first 7 Hold the SIMM by its edges with the memory chips facing the front of the MAXserver then insert the SIMM into the slot Angle the top of the...

Page 148: ...SIMM at 30 angle Press down 2 Press forward until SIMM snaps into place Rear of unit Figure 39 Inserting SIMM into Socket 10 Make sure that the SIMMs are secure within the retainers 11 Replace the MAX...

Page 149: ...he additional memory However if you want to verify that the MAXserver has detected the additional memory proceed to the next section Verifying Memory Installation Using Commands You can verify that th...

Page 150: ...B and then back to 1 again Port lights 8 9 and 10 then illuminate port lights 7 and 8 on the MAXserver 1604 and 1608A B When this sequence has completed release the RESET switch The MAXserver perform...

Page 151: ...xit without saving configuration changes Enter menu selection X Figure 40 MAXserver Access server Configuration Menu 5 Type 1 and press RETURN The unit displays a menu similar to Figure 41 Display Uni...

Page 152: ...ation display press any key The Display Unit Configuration menu appears Type X at the Enter menu selection prompt This returns you to the main menu Enter X at the Enter menu selection prompt The MAXse...

Page 153: ...nt of memory the MAXserver will have after you remove the SIMMs and press RETURN 4 Type M and exit to the main menu The unit displays the Configuration menu Enter S at the Enter menu selection prompt...

Page 154: ...ard see Figure 43 1 30 Pull retainers outward Figure 43 Removing SIMMs 3 Pull the SIMM toward you then up Basically you reverse the steps shown in Figure 37 4 Replace the MAXserver cover and secure it...

Page 155: ...eters 500 feet 57 6 kbps 60 meters 200 feet 115 2 kbps 30 meters 100 feet Cable Lengths 1640 Serial Speed Maximum Length 9 6 kbps 900m 3000 feet 19 2 kbps or less 305 meters 1000 feet 38 4 kbps 152 me...

Page 156: ...4 MB DRAM expandable to 8 MB with SIMM memory modules Environment 10 to 90 humidity noncondensing Operating Temperature 32 113 F 0 45 C Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Input Voltage 110 240...

Page 157: ...ng 133 140 autobauding feature 31 B baud rates 15 port settings 32 BOOTP enabling as a dump protocol 119 bootstrap protocol BOOTP 16 broadcasts for delays 57 C cables 21 checking connections 140 conne...

Page 158: ...5 connectors 64 70 DB 25 distribution panels 71 DB 25 pin assignments 67 DCD DSR flow control 62 DCE wiring 79 DEConnect cabling 68 DEConnect connector 69 70 DECserver 200 load file 136 default prompt...

Page 159: ...transceiver cable 20 141 extension cables 70 extension cords 26 F file names changing 52 load files 99 filenames load files 112 naming conventions 98 TFTP loading 100 flash cards 51 areas 113 copying...

Page 160: ...ault settings 31 defining 99 115 gateways 108 116 host address 108 HOSTS 100 image file locations 113 image files 55 network hosts 114 IP Addresses for internet access 30 IP load address 115 IP load f...

Page 161: ...g problems 132 memory requirements 144 message counts 135 140 problems with 137 MMJ connector 67 modem connections 76 modems 36 77 cabling schemes 73 port settings 61 modify unit configuration 91 modu...

Page 162: ...67 79 Ethernet 15 pin AUI 78 RJ 45 67 79 pins assignments RJ 45 jacks 29 plotters 36 port lights 34 power cords 21 power off the unit 33 printers 36 privileged mode 38 privileged password 43 privilege...

Page 163: ...sh card updates 55 initialization records 109 IP load files 112 rebooting 57 status message display 81 signals 155 SIMM installation 142 149 SIMMs removing 152 153 154 Single Inline Memory Modules SIM...

Page 164: ...Index continued 0038 164 XMT RCV DCD DTR RING 72 wiring schemes 60 crossover cables 64 for RJ 45 63 straight through cables 64 wrist straps 20 X XMOP loading 90 XMOP 89 XPCSRV20 images 52...

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