Introduction
1.1.1
Supported Communication Speeds
The MAXserver 1600 and 1608 support communication speeds of 110 bps to 38.4 Kbps.
1.2
Software Requirements
The MAXserver 1600 and 1608 require Xyplex TCP/IP-LAT software, Release 4.1 or greater. The units
are configured at the factory to load software from a Memory card, if one is inserted in the card slot. If a
card is not present, the unit requests software from a network load server, which can be:
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A MAXserver 1600 or 1608 that is equipped with a Memory card
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A MAXserver Manager (MAXMAN) card or MAXserver 1800/1820 terminal server
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A VAX/VMS host system, from which the unit can load via DEC Maintenance Operations
Protocol (MOP)
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A UNIX system running:
- Bootstrap protocol (BOOTP) and Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), or:
- Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) and TFTP
The load server downloads a software image to the MAXserver 1600 or 1608, over the network, whenever
the unit is powered on or re-initialized. By default, the MAXserver 1600/1608 requests software from each
type of load server, until a server responds with a software 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
of load server you plan to use.
1.2.1
Changing the Software Loading Method
You can change the method the MAXserver 1600 or 1608 uses to load its software. For example, you can
configure the unit to load exclusively from a specific type of load server; or, you can configure the unit to load
from the Memory card only. You use the ROM Configuration menu to change the software loading method.
(Refer to Chapter 4 for more information.) Alternatively, you can use DEFINE SERVER commands to change
the software loading method. (Refer to the TCP/IP-LAT software documentation for more information.)
1.3
Parameter Storage
The MAXserver 1600 and 1608 are configured at the factory to store configuration data (parameters)
locally, in Non-volatile storage (NVS). As an option, you can configure the unit to load parameters from a
network host, called a parameter server, using the ROM Configuration Menu. (Refer to Chapter 4 for
more information.) Alternatively, you can use DEFINE SERVER commands to change the parameter
loading method. (Refer to the TCP/IP-LAT software documentation for more information.)
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