3.0 INSTALLATION
The PeNet
TM
Print Server is easily installed on a Novell and/or
TCP/IP network using standard Twisted Pair cabling. The following
section of this manual describes the installation procedure required. It
is highly recommended that you follow the instructions provided to
ensure a simple and trouble free installation. Note: Please read the file
named “readme.doc” on the enclosed 3.5” hard diskette.
3.1 Checking The Supplied Parts
Unpack the unit and check that the following items have been
supplied:
1.
PeNet
TM
Print Server
2.
5v DC wall mount power adapter
3.
This Manual
4.
Software utilities diskette (contains UCONNECT utility)
If any of these items are missing, then contact your supplier
immediately.
3.2 Physical Connection and Operation
The PeNet
TM
Print Server is straightforward to connect and operate.
As Figure 1(below) illustrates, the rear panel of the Print Server
incorporates an external power supply connection, two ST-type fiber
connectors, a Link Status LED and a Power LED. (The Centronics
connector on the front of the Print Server plugs directly into a standard
parallel printer port.)
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2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for your purchase of this Patton Electronics product.
This product has been thoroughly inspected and tested and is
warranted for One Year parts and labor. If any questions or problems
arise during installation or use of this product, please do not hesitate to
contact Patton Electronics Technical Support at (301) 975-1007.
2.1 Features
• Concurrent Novell (Versions 2.x, 3.x and 4.x) and TCP/IP support
• 802.2 and 802.3 compatible (works with Ethernet II, Ethernet SNAP
frames)
• LEDs monitor Power and Link Status
• Installation and diagnostic utility tools supplied with units
• Supports the full range of Novell notify options
• Supports LPQ for Unix print queue examination
• Can Logon to up to ten (10) file servers
• Automatically detects and reconnects to “downed” file servers
(Auto-relog)
• Configured using Novell compatible utility or via Telnet session
• Novell operation can be disabled for TCP/IP only sites
• Printing at 60 Kbytes per second
• Software upgrades performed by network via FLASH EPROM.
2.2 Description
The Patton Model 2127 PeNet
TM
Print Server supports multi-
protocol printing in both Novell and TCP/IP LANs, and is fully compliant
to the ANSI/IEEE 802.2 and 802.3 Standards. Able to recognize up to
250 servers, the Model 2127 can simultaneously logon to ten of them. If
the network moves and changes frequently, the Model 2127 can also
be configured to continuously scan and log on to new servers.
In case of power loss, the Model 2127 can restore connection to
servers that are downed. It also supports all the Novell printing and
print server features. The PeNet
TM
supports print speeds greater than
60,000 bytes per second. Configuration is accomplished using a Novell
compatible utility. (For TCP/IP environments, configuration is
accomplished via Telnet sessions.) FLASH EPROM allows upgrades to
be done efficiently through the network.
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Figure 1. Print Server Rear Panel
External Power Jack
Fiber Optic Connections
Link Status LED
Power LED
RX
TX
