Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and Service
This chapter contains procedures that help you troubleshoot problems with an 8270
and its connections to other devices.
Be sure to read “Safety Information” on page vii before proceeding.
Obtaining Software
You can obtain updated versions of IBM software through either the Internet or the
IBM Bulletin Board System.
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Internet
You can access updated versions of the software through FTP or the World
Wide Web.
– FTP:
lansupport.raleigh.ibm.com
– WWW:
http://www.networking.ibm.com/
This is the IBM Networking Home Page. From here, you can access
product announcements, publications information, and information regarding
hardware and software updates.
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IBM Bulletin Board System
Using a modem, you can access the IBM BBS to obtain latest versions of
software. Set your modem and communications software to 8 data bits, no
parity, and 1 stop bit. Dial one of the following numbers:
United States: (919) 517-0001
Toronto: (905) 316-4255
Toronto: (416) 956-7877
Vancouver: (604) 664-6464
Montreal: (514) 938-3022
Halifax: (902) 420-0300
Troubleshooting in a Network
The 8270 console and SNMP management agent give you access to important
statistics and other information about the network. To use this information and the
TokenProbe feature to analyze and isolate network level problems, refer to
Planning, Configuration, and Operation.
Start of Troubleshooting Process
If one or more devices (such as PCs) connected to an 8270 are unable to
communicate with other devices in the network, use the following steps to start the
troubleshooting process:
Step
1. Locate the 8270 to which the device is connected. Use the network
sketch, the label on the cable connected to the device, or other network
records to help you locate the 8270.
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