Silicon Graphics IRIS Workstation, User Manual

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18 IRIS WORKSTATION GUIDE
Version 1.0
Hardware Installation
2. Turn on the power for the ASCII terminal.
3. See Section 6.8 for instructions on how to enable a serial port for
a terminal. This involves editing system configuration files and
resetting the software that enables the serial port on the IRIS
Workstation.
Modem Connection
1. Attach an RS-232 cable from the modem to
Port 2
,
Port 3
or
Port 4
on the Cabinet I/O Panel. Appendix H has a description of the RS-
232 interface for the IRIS Workstation serial ports.
2. Turn on the power for the modem.
3. See Section 6.9 for instructions on how to enable a serial port for
a modem. This involves editing system configuration files and
resetting the software that enables the serial port on the IRIS
Workstation.
Printer Connection
1. Attach an RS-232 cable from the printer to
Port 2
,
Port 3
or
Port 4
on the Cabinet I/O Panel. Appendix H has a description of the RS-
232 interface for the IRIS Workstation serial ports. The manual for
the printer should have a specification for its RS-232 interface.
2. Turn on the power for the printer.
3. See Section 6.10 for instructions on how to enable a serial port
for a printer. This involves editing system configuration files and
resetting the software that enables the serial port on the IRIS
Workstation.
4.7 IRIS Workstation to Ethernet Connection
The IRIS Workstation can communicate with other hosts and terminals through
an Ethernet local area network. The IRIS Workstation can be connected to an
Ethernet local area network while the network is operating.
1. Select an appropriate tap point on the Ethernet coaxial cable.
NOTE: Approved Ethernet coaxial cable is marked with rings at 8.2
foot intervals. Transceivers should be placed at these rings to
minimize the chance of transceiver reflections with phase angles that
add and cause transmission errors.
2. Tap into the Ethernet cable (instructions are included with each
transceiver).