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Summary of Contents for MAXserver 1600

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Page 7: ...g the instructions in this chapter you should be able to place a MAXserver 1600 or 1608 terminal server into operation without making a service call Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Describes what to do if y...

Page 8: ...by qualified personnel Software Installation Guide UNIX VAX VMS MAXserver Loader These guides describe the procedures and tools you use to install and configure Xyplex software on UNIX VAX VMS and MA...

Page 9: ...software from a network host called a load server The load server is typically a UNIXTM or VAX VMSTM system Alternatively a Xyplex MAXserver Manager card MAXman or MAXserver 1800 1820 terminal server...

Page 10: ...load offer Section 3 2 provides a detailed description of the software loading process If you need to install software on a network load server refer to the Software Installation Guide for the type o...

Page 11: ...600 or another grounded object before you insert the Memory card to prevent static from being discharged into the MAXserver If the unit is not equipped with a Memory card verify that Release 4 1 or gr...

Page 12: ...a shelf or desktop must be available You can locate the MAXserver 1600 in a variety of environments including an office or computer room provided the environmental requirements are met To reduce the...

Page 13: ...lts are supplied with the unit Complete these steps 1 Locate a mounting position on the rack that allows at least one inch of space above and below the MAXserver 1600 2 Secure the MAXserver 1600 to th...

Page 14: ...ear of the MAXserver 1600 see Figure 2 2 When powered up the MAXserver 1600 selects the interface on which it detects network activity1 110 240 VAC 1 0 0 5A 50 60 Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1...

Page 15: ...the AC line cord supplied into the AC power receptacle on the rear of the MAXserver 1600 See Figure 2 2 for the location of the power receptacle 2 Plug the other end of the cord into a grounded 3 pro...

Page 16: ...he unit s console port via the network Flashes if permanent parameter changes have not yet been stored Do not power off the MAXserver 1600 while this light is flashing LAN light Flashes when the unit...

Page 17: ...nt Guide for information about setting up flow control refer to Section 5 5 for information about setting up modem control Xyplex recommends that you label all cables with the name of the device to wh...

Page 18: ...MAXserver 1600 recognizes the terminal When the MAXserver 1600 responds you see the following message on your screen Welcome to the Xyplex Terminal Server Enter username Type your name your initials...

Page 19: ...lotters Refer to the section entitled Shared Printer Services Setup in Chapter 4 of the Software Management Guide Ethernet Network Terminal Server Modem Modems Data Switches Refer to the section entit...

Page 20: ...lete display Formatting requires between 1 and 3 minutes depending on the network traffic load If you need to abort the formatting process press BREAK Afterwards the card will be unusable until you fo...

Page 21: ...MAXserver 1600 after updating the card if you want to use the newsoftware version immediately If the Load Host is a MAXserver Loader To update the software image from a MAXserver loader which can be a...

Page 22: ...nt panel lights do not behave as follows after several minutes Procedures for the MAXserver 1608 are identical RUN light flashes slowly LAN light flashes as Ethernet packets are received Normally the...

Page 23: ...decompressing it 8 When the MAXserver 1600 has finished loading its software the RUN light flashes slowly and the LAN light flashes as Ethernet packets are received 3 2 1 Startup Error Codes If front...

Page 24: ...configure the MAXserver for less installed memory using the ROM Configuration menu or install additional SIMM memory The SIMM memory installation should only be performed by qualified personnel The C...

Page 25: ...ed properly Also make sure that the MAXserver 1600 is configured to load from the Memory card using the ROM Configuration menu Refer to Chapter 4 By default a MAXserver 1600 is configured to load from...

Page 26: ...ial port adjusts to the communication speed of the terminal This process is called autobauding The port light should go ON when you press RETURN If you type CTRL T now the unit will display the load s...

Page 27: ...n 20 seconds after you type several RETURN s either the MAXserver 1600 is not configured on a load server or it cannot communicate with a load server Check that the MAXserver 1600 is in the RUN state...

Page 28: ...MAXserver 1600 The load file did not have a Xyplex ASCII identification string header This can happen if for example the file is a DECserver 200 load file Server xx xx xx xx xx xx File error corrupte...

Page 29: ...ng one is displayed if the MAXserver 1600 received a dump offer from a server Terminal Server Type 74 Rev x xx x Ethernet address 08 00 87 xx xx xx port x Evaluating dump service offers If you typed a...

Page 30: ...etwork cable that is the server is loading parameters via the LAN If the message count remains at zero after you type several RETURN s the load server is properly configured but does not have a define...

Page 31: ...ng with the network If you are unable to communicate with the network and the LAN light is not ON check the following Procedures for the MAXserver 1608 are identical Make sure that the Ethernet transc...

Page 32: ...t switch Press once to put the unit in reset state Press again to re initialize the unit Figure 3 2 RESET Switch Location 3 Use the paper clip tool to press the RESET button once This halts all MAXser...

Page 33: ...led or any Xyplex MAXserver Manager which can be a MAXserver 1600 1608 that has a Memory card a MAXserver 1800 1820 or a MAXserver Manager card MAXMAN The MAXserver 1600 and 1608 are also configured a...

Page 34: ...MAXserver 1600 1608 Configuration Menu 4 3 Configuration Options At the Enter menu selection prompt type the number corresponding to the configuration action you want to perform then press RETURN The...

Page 35: ...Configuration menu without saving the configuration changes that you have made i e use the configuration that was last saved X Exit without saving configuration changes The dialog associated with eac...

Page 36: ...ize expected 2 Megabytes 2 Megabytes Found 2 Megabytes Type any key to continue Figure 4 2 Sample Unit Configuration Display The DTFTP Directed Trivial File Transfer Protocol information is present wh...

Page 37: ...Protocol RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol N Use specific method s a If you answer Y proceed to Step 3 b If you select N the MAXserver 1600 prompts Toggle XMOP MOP BOOTP RARP parameter load met...

Page 38: ...D X M B R Valid answers to this prompt are C Memory card D Directed Trivial File Transfer Protocol X Xyplex Proprietary protocol M DEC MOP loader B BOOTP or R RARP You can select up to six methods Se...

Page 39: ...load file name is MX1500 The actual name of the load file is MX1500 SYS In the default load filename MX1500 the SYS suffix is implicit You can use numerical values to specify that a MAXserver loader...

Page 40: ...eway Enter TFTP load filename Enter the name of the file to load max 64 characters 7 The MAXserver 1600 prompts Display Load status messages Y N Y It might be necessary to prevent the MAXserver 1600 f...

Page 41: ...d memory Therefore you do not need to increase the installed memory value when you install additional memory If you choose to increase the value anyway do not do so before you install the additional m...

Page 42: ...ation menu take place after you exit from the menu If you decide that you do not want to revert to the initial values you can again select Option 3 from the Configuration menu and answer No to the pre...

Page 43: ...o not want to exit from the menu type N and press RETURN the Configuration menu appears 4 3 6 Option X Exit Without Saving Configuration Changes To select this option answer X to the Enter menu select...

Page 44: ...gth 19 2 Kbps or less 305 meters 1000 feet 38 4 Kbps 152 meters 500 feet Memory Card Interface Accepts industry standard JEIDA PCMCIA Memory cards Serial Line Speed 300 to 38 4 Kbps Maximum Sessions P...

Page 45: ...ronment 20 to 80 humidity noncondensing 0 40 C 32 113 F Input Voltage 110 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power Maximum 120V 1 0A 240V 0 5A Typical 120V 0 25A 240V 0 13A 30W 100 BTU Software Xyplex TCP IP LAT Softwa...

Page 46: ...2 Ethernet Transceiver Cable Figure B 1 shows the standard 15 pin AUI connector signal assignments Signal Chassis Ground Collision Transmit Chassis Ground Receive Power Return Not Used Not Used Collis...

Page 47: ...t to any serial device that uses a male or 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...

Page 48: ...ar cable with a crossover you need only crimp the RJ 45 connector in the same direction at both ends This crosses all wires in the cable To make a modular straight through cable you need only crimp th...

Page 49: ...t The adaptor shown in Figure B 4 a supports modem control by supporting the RING signal Using Existing MAXserver 1000 series Cabling The adaptors shown in Figures B 3 and B 4 are new models which hav...

Page 50: ...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 Cable Female RJ 45 Connector Male DB 25 Connector...

Page 51: ...pin 7 of the MAXserver This pin is an input to the MAXserver When a DCE device is connected to a MAXserver serial port the device s DCD output is connected to pin 7 In this case the signal at pin 7 i...

Page 52: ...at the MMJ connector The cable is constructed using standard six wire cable DEConnect Crossover Cable Male RJ 45 Connector Male MMJ Connectors 1 RING CTS 2 DTR 3 XMT 4 XMTGND 5 RCVGND 6 RCV 7 DSR DCD...

Page 53: ...nect the MAXserver s serial ports to a punch down block Figure B 7 shows an octopus cable with a 50 pin Telco connector 50 pin Telco connector male or female 6 Eight male RJ 45 connectors Figure B 7 O...

Page 54: ...ng to Xyplex TSERV style cabling Xyplex offers octopus cables that fan out a 50 pin Telco connector to eight male or female DB 25 connectors These cables are available in 3 6 10 25 and 50 lengths You...

Page 55: ...5 m 3 feet MX 151 3085 1 83 m 6 feet MX 151 3109 3 05 m 10 feet MX 151 3095 Octopus cable 8 male DB 25 to 50 pin male Telco wired straight through see Figure B 10 915 m 3 feet MX 151 3088 1 83 m 6 fee...

Page 56: ...1000 feet MX 150 0110 Male RJ 45 connectors quantity 100 MX 170 0399 Crimping tool for RJ 45 male connectors MX 350 0186 Crimping tool for MMJ male connectors MX 350 0194 Conversion kit to convert cri...

Page 57: ...re than one multiport transceiver between the MAXserver 1600 1608 and the backbone as shown in Figure C 1 Ethernet Network Terminal Server Multiport Transceiver Figure C 1 Valid Multiport Transceiver...

Page 58: ...et Backbone Terminal Server Multiport Transceiver Multiport Transceiver Multiport Transceiver Figure C 4 Invalid Multiport Transceiver Configuration on a Standalone Network C 2 1 Configuration Rules B...

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