MultiPort/LT User Reference
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Chapter 2
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AppleTalk Interface 7
This software interface is used when any channels are configured for
ARA. In the example below, an ARA user is communicating with a
device on EtherTalk Phase 2.
Macintosh using
EtherTalk Phase 2
4
7
Figure 2-7.
ARA Interface
2.2.
MultiPort/LT Monitor
The following sections describe how to connect to the monitor, and the monitor
commands. Storage of configuration data is discussed initially.
Please note that the information in these sections is not required for normal
operation of the MultiPort/LT. It is only provided for debugging purposes.
Also, note that the monitor commands can not access the ARA data storage area
- this can only be done via MultiPort Manager and Mgccc. Also, note that
saving a configuration using the monitor commands will erase any ARA
configuration that was previously saved.
2.2.1
MultiPort/LT Configuration Data Storage
Four types of memory are associated with configuration data:
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Master Configuration
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Working Configuration
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Hardware Flash Eprom
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Factory Configuration
To understand the display and storage of configuration data, it is necessary to
explain the function of each copy.
