DCP_link Multi-Protocol Router Advanced Configuration Guide PT1054605-00, Rev A December 1995
Preface iii Related Documentation This section is designed to assist the reader in finding third party reference manuals for the support of NetWare
X.25 Configuration 7-7 When establishing a connection to an X.25 network, you must set this parameter to DTE (the default value) if you are connecti
7-8 Chapter 7 T25 (Data Packet Retransmission Timer) - Specifies the amount of time, in seconds, that the DTE waits for the appropriate acknowledgme
X.25 Configuration 7-9 Two Way SVC, Number of LCNs - Determines the lowest LCN that can be used for two-way SVCs. This number must agree with your
7-10 Chapter 7 Reverse Charging Calls - Offers the equivalent of a collect call. It is allowed on a per-call basis and is specified in the Call Requ
X.25 Configuration 7-11 1) At the server prompt, type > LOAD INETCFG <Enter> The Internetworking Configuration menu is displayed. Figure
7-12 Chapter 7 Figure 7-3 Network Interface Configuration NOTE: Network interfaces assigned to a group may require the same configuration for phy
X.25 Configuration 7-13 10) Press <Enter> to select an Interface Group. Select a group from the list or press <Ins> to create a new Inte
7-14 Chapter 7 Lowest PVC LCN Lowest Two-Way SVC LCN Number PVC LCNs Number Two-Way SVC LCNs Lowest Inbound SVC LCN Lowest Outbound SVC LC
X.25 Configuration 7-15 Local DTE Address 1) Enter the access address provided by your local X.25 network service provider. NOTE: You can leave t
7-16 Chapter 7 Inbound Authentication - Toggle between Enabled or Disabled. Restricts incoming calls to authentication. The originator (server ID an
Introduction Chapter 1 EMULEX DCP_LINK...1-2 HARDWARE REQ
X.25 Configuration 7-17 Configuring the WAN Call Directory The WAN Call Directory is a list of WAN Call Destination configurations you want to use f
7-18 Chapter 7 2) The Configured Wan Call Destinations window is displayed: Figure 7-7 Configured Wan Call Destinations If no WAN Call Destinatio
X.25 Configuration 7-19 6) In the Call Type field, accept the default value Permanent or press <Enter> to select On-Demand from the pop-up l
7-20 Chapter 7 9) For SVC, enter the DTE Address in the Destination DTE Address field. For PVC, enter the PVC number (which must be configured in
X.25 Configuration 7-21 This parameter specifies the maximum delay between attempts to establish a connection (the retry interval). The delay is set
7-22 Chapter 7 Expert Call Configuration 1) If Circuit Type is Switched Virtual Circuit, press <Enter> to view or modify the Expert Call Con
X.25 Configuration 7-23 10) In the Inbound Authentication Update field, accept the default value, Enabled, or press <Enter> to select Disabled
7-24 Chapter 7 Network Protocol and Binding The following sections outline the steps necessary to configure the Network Protocols and Bindings so th
X.25 Configuration 7-25 NOTE: Most installations can function properly with the factory default parameters. For non-standard applications, refer
7-26 Chapter 7 4) Select the desired protocol (e.g., IPX), then press <Enter>. 5) From the Network Interface menu, select a configured WAN i
1-2 Chapter 1 Emulex DCP_link Emulex DCP_link is a multi-protocol router including WAN connectivity software and one of the DCPx86i/e family of comm
X.25 Configuration 7-27 Figure 7-15 Configured Wan Call Destinations NOTE: If no permanent WAN Call Destinations have been defined for this inter
Contacting Emulex Chapter 8 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE...8-2
8-2 Chapter 8 Technical Assistance If you experience problems and cannot resolve them, contact Emulex Technical Support. Prior to Your Call Prior to
Contacting Emulex 8-3 Domestic Emulex (USA) Technical Support 3535 Harbor Boulevard Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Telephone: (800) 854-7112, ext. 8270 or (7
8-4 Chapter 8 24 - Hour Support Technical Support within the USA is available 24 hours a day. After normal working hours, dial one of the following
Contacting Emulex 8-5 3) Set the software to dial one of these domestic or European numbers: − Domestic: (714) 662-1445 Auto rollover will be activ
8-6 Chapter 8 Internet The Emulex BBS has Internet access via Anonymous ftp, an Internet service that allows connection to a remote host without bein
Contacting Emulex 8-7 NOTE: The file EMULEX.LST in the EVERYONE directory describes the files located in each directory. EmuFax EmuFax is an automat
Diagnostic Programs Appendix A DIAGNOSTIC PLATFORM ...A-2
A-2 Appendix A This section describes the operation of the diagnostic program. This program tests all functions of the DCPx86i/e, including on-boar
Introduction 1-3 Hardware Requirements In order to successfully install the Emulex DCP_link software, you must be running NetWare on a Novell approve
Diagnostic Programs A-3 Distribution Diskette The diagnostic diskette contains these files: • platform.exe • localx86.bin • help.txt • help.idx
A-4 Appendix A 1) Boot the system under DOS and insert the Emulex diagnostic diskette into drive A. 2) Create a subdirectory on the hard disk of y
Diagnostic Programs A-5 • Hardware - This submenu displays the test configuration of the board highlighted in the Main Menu and allows you to chang
A-6 Appendix A Selecting the On Error option allows you to determine what action will be taken when an error occurs on the selected adapter. Error a
Diagnostic Programs A-7 Exit - In the Main Menu, selecting the Exit option exits the Platform and returns control the PC to DOS. Using DCPDIAG3 for
A-8 Appendix A • options.386 • dmadcp.asm • dmapc.asm • dma.equ • dcp286d.equ • mac.equ • scc.equ • assem.bat • build.bat • dmatest.bat •
Diagnostic Programs A-9 NOTE: A loopback connector must be used when running external loopback tests. Refer to Chapter 3 Alternatively you may cop
1-4 Chapter 1 CAUTION: The system must not load any of the following modules: - extended memory managers, such as HIMEM, QEMM, or EMM386. -
Hardware Configuration Chapter 2 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ...2-2 BASE I/O ADDRESS
2-2 Chapter 2 DCP_link features an 80x86 microprocessor based “intelligent” WAN adapter to provide powerful co-processing capabilities. The adapter
Hardware Configuration 2-3 NOTE: The Base I/O address and IRQ settings are the same for all adapters. Data Clock Direction, DTE, is correct for all
2-4 Chapter 2 SW1 - Base I/O Address Settings Figure 2-1 SW1
Hardware Configuration 2-5 Host Interrupt Level (IRQ Setting) The jumper block used to set the IRQ is unique to each adapter type. DCP286i - J13 D
Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Emulex Corporation assumes no responsibility for its use n
2-6 Chapter 2 DCPx86i/e Adapter Configuration The remainder of Chapter 2 is divided into three sections according to adapter type (DCP286i-SBC, DCP3
Hardware Configuration 2-7 Figure 2-5 shows the factory default options for the standard adapter configuration. The factory default setting, as show
2-8 Chapter 2 Control Register 4 Read Option Set Jumper J1 to enable (J1-3 to J1-4 connected) host read access to Control Register 4. Window Group S
Hardware Configuration 2-9 Setting Data Clock Direction (DTE or DCE) J7, J8, J9 and SW-3 set the synchronous data clock direction (DTE or DCE) for p
2-10 Chapter 2 PORT 2 PORT 1Figure 2-9 DTE Settings for the V.35 Mode PORT 2 PORT 1 Figure 2-10 DCE Settings for the V.35 Mode What’s Ne
Hardware Configuration 2-11 DCP386i Adapter Configuration The following diagram of the DCP386i adapter shows the location of all option setting swit
2-12 Chapter 2 Figure 2-12 DCP386i Factory Default Jumper Connections PC I/O Channel Check The factory default setting (J1-2 to J1-3 connected) f
Hardware Configuration 2-13 What’s Next? After configuring the DCP386I adapter, refer to Daughterboard Settings section later in this chapter to:
2-14 Chapter 2 DCP486e Adapter Configuration The following diagram of the DCP486e adapter shows the location of all option setting switches and jump
Hardware Configuration 2-15 Changing this jumper plug position (J8-2 to J8-3 connected), allows window sizes of 16K, 64K or 128K. Figure 2-24 shows
Table of Contents Preface Product Support... i Audience ...
2-16 Chapter 2 DCP386i/486e Daughterboard Settings This section provides configuration and installation instructions for the 8-port RS-232 full dupl
Hardware Configuration 2-17 Switch Port # DTE DCE SW1 1 1-Closed 2-Open 3-Open 1-Open 2-Closed 3-Closed 2 4-Closed 5-Open 6-Open 4-Open 5-Close
2-18 Chapter 2 8-Port RS-422/X.21 Daughterboard This section provides configuration and installation instructions for the eight port RS-422/X.21 Eac
Hardware Configuration 2-19 DTE/DCE clock selection is determined by the following switch settings: Switch Port # DTE DCE SW1 1 1 Closed 2-5 Ope
Installation and Cabling Chapter 3 INSTALLING THE EMULEX ADAPTER...3-3 CABLING CONNECTIONS...
3-2 Chapter 3 DCP386I/486E DAUGHTERBOARD CABLING... 3-20 RS-232 CABLING ...
Hardware Installation 3-3 This section describes the procedure for installing the DCP286i-SBC, the DCP386i, and the DCP486e WAN adapter in your ser
3-4 Chapter 3 Cabling Connections Cabling specifications for each adapter type (DCP286i-SBC, DCP386i and DCP486e) are found in the following section
Hardware Installation 3-5 − RS232 8-port breakout cable for DCP386i and DCP486e adapter (80-pin), Emulex part no. PA1011236-01. RS-422/X.21 Cablin
3-6 Chapter 3 Optional Cable Drawings Loopback Plug Options A loopback connector must be used when running external loopback tests on the DCP286i/38
Table of Contents ii Chapter 3 Installation and Cabling Installing the Emulex Adapter ...
Hardware Installation 3-7 V.35 Loopback Plug Winchester Male PSRTVAAVXCDHEFTDATDBRDARDBTCATCBRCARCBRTSCTSDTRDSRCD Figure 3-2 (Not Supplied by Emulex
3-8 Chapter 3 X.21 Loopback Plug DBI5F 29411310512714613TATBRARBCACB1A1BSASB Figure 3-3 (Not Supplied by Emulex)
Hardware Installation 3-9 DCP286i-SBC Adapter Cables RS-232 Cable Assembly TDARDARTSACTSADSRACDARCATCADTRASG1214316419513622810917121520237111821242
3-10 Chapter 3 RS-422/530 Cable Assembly TDATDBRDARDBRTSARTSBCTSACTSBDSWRADSRBCDACDBRCBRCATCBTCADTRADTRBSG 12143164195136228109171215202371118212425
Hardware Installation 3-11 RS-423 Cable Assembly TDARDARTSACTSADSRACDARCATCADTRASGRGNDTBDRDBRTSBCTSBDSRB CDBRCBTCBDTRBRGNDMODE0MODE1MODE2MODE3Figure
3-12 Chapter 3 RS-485 Cable Assembly TDATDBRDARDBRTSARTSBCTSACTSBDSRADSRBCDACDBRCBRCATCBTCADTRADTRBSG 12143164195136228109171215202371118212425SHELL
Hardware Installation 3-13 V.35 Cable Assembly TDATDBRDARDBRTSACTSADSRACDARCBRCATCBTCADTRASG APSRTCDEFXVAAYHBSHELL1214316419513622810917121520237111
3-14 Chapter 3 X.21 Cable Assembly Figure 3-9 Emulex Part #PT1011221-01
Hardware Installation 3-15 RS-232 Standard Cable TDARDARTSACTSADSRASGCDATCARCADTRA1234567815172012345678151720DB25FEMALEDCP PORTMODEM OROTHER DCE FG
3-16 Chapter 3 RS-232 Null-Modem Cable (Crossover) TRANSMIT DATARECEIVE DATAREQUEST TO SENDCLEAR TO SENDDATA SET READYSIGNAL GROUNDDATA CARRIER DETE
Table of Contents iii Chapter 4 Software Installation Software Installation Procedure... 4-
Hardware Installation 3-17 RS-423/RS-485 Null Modem Cable Figure 3-12 (Not Supplied by Emulex)
3-18 Chapter 3 V.35 Null Modem Cable FGRTSCTSTDATDBRDARDBRCARCBTCATCBETC-AETC-BDSRCDDTRSGSHELLACDPSRTVXYAAUWEFHBSHELLDCP PORTV.35 MALETERMINAL OROR
Hardware Installation 3-19 X.21 Null Modem Cable SHIELDFigure 3-14 (Not Supplied by Emulex)
3-20 Chapter 3 DCP386i/486e Daughterboard Cabling This section discusses cable connections between the 8-port daughterboard on the DCP386i and DCP48
Hardware Installation 3-21 RS-232 Standard Cable TDARDARTSACTSADSRASGCDATCARCADTRA1234567815172012345678151720DB25FEMALEDCP PORTMODEM OROTHER DCE FG
3-22 Chapter 3 RS-232 Null-Modem Cable (Crossover) TRANSMIT DATARECEIVE DATAREQUEST TO SENDCLEAR TO SENDDATA SET READYSIGNAL GROUNDDATA CARRIER DET
Hardware Installation 3-23 RS-422/X.21 Cabling External devices are connected to the daughterboards on the DCP386i and DCP486e adapters via a breako
3-24 Chapter 3 RS-422 Standard Cable MODEM OR DCP PORT DCE1 zCHASSIS GROUNDz12 zTRANSMIT DATA (A)z23 zRECEIVE DATA (A)z34 zREQUEST TO SEN
Hardware Installation 3-25 X.21 Adapter Cable DB25 MALE MALEJ1 P1SHLD SHLD1zz12zTDAz214zTDBz93zRDAz416zRDBz1115zTCA12zTCB17zRCA
3-26 Chapter 3 RS-422 Null-Modem Cable DCP PORT1 zCHASSIS GROUNDz 12 zTRANSMIT DATA (A) TRANSMIT DATA (A)z23 zRECEIV
Table of Contents iv Chapter 7 X.25 Configuration Introduction ...7
Hardware Installation 3-27 Troubleshooting If you experience a problem immediately after installing the adapter, check these areas: 1) Is the devic
Software Installation Chapter 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ...4-2 Installing to Novell NetWare
4-2 Chapter 4 Software Installation Procedure This section describes the installation procedure for the Emulex DCP_link software. The software can b
Software Installation 4-3 After a short delay, the Installation Options menu appears. Figure 4-3 Installation Options Menu Select Install on L
4-4 Chapter 4 Installing to Novell NetWare version 4.1 1) At the NetWare server system console prompt, type > Load Install <Enter> The Ins
Software Installation 4-5 Note: If you inserted the INSTALL diskette into drive B: on a local server, press <F3>, replace A:\ with B:\,
4-6 Chapter 4 9) Highlight EMULEX WAN for NetWare and press <Enter> to access the Internetworking Configuration menu. 10) You are now ready
Software Installation 4-7 All protocol Binds and WAN Call Destinations will be deleted automatically. Return to the console server prompt when
4-8 Chapter 4 Uninstall using NetWare version 4.1 1) At the console server prompt, type: > LOAD INETCFG <Enter>. The Internetworking Confi
Software Installation 4-9 6) Select Driver Options from the Installation Options menu, select Configure the Network Drivers and press <Ente
Table of Contents v Appendix A Diagnostic Programs Diagnostic Platform...
Software Configuration Chapter 5 INETCFG ...
5-2 Chapter 5 INETCFG The Internetworking Configuration utility (INETCFG) is a menu-driven utility used to configure the Emulex software. You can run
Software Configuration 5-3 Boards - Determines which LAN and WAN boards are used in the server or router. This option allows you to add new boards,
5-4 Chapter 5 <Esc> key exits the current configuration window or help screen and returns you to the previous screen. Press <Esc> from th
Software Configuration 5-5 Configuring with INETCFG Important: You must use INETCFG to configure the Emulex software and hardware you have installed
5-6 Chapter 5 Figure 5-2 3) Press <Ins> to display the list of available drivers. Figure 5-3 4) From the list, select the EMXMLID driver
Software Configuration 5-7 Figure 5-4 6) Review the default values in the Board Configuration menu, and m NOTE: iew akes changes as needed. Re
5-8 Chapter 5 Use the <Tab> key to toggle between Enabled and Disabled asneeded . 9) Press <Esc> to return to the Internetworking Config
Frame Relay Configuration Chapter 6 INTRODUCTION...
6-2 Chapter 6 Introduction Emulex Frame Relay software is a streamlined, connection-oriented frame-mode data service based on frame-switching /rela
Preface Thank you for purchasing the DCP_link Multi-Protocol Router. You have joined the Emulex family of users, who have found that buying our pr
Frame Relay Configuration 6-3 Emulex Frame Relay encapsulates data frames and routes them through the Frame Relay network based on the Data-Link Conn
6-4 Chapter 6 The Frame Relay network switch monitors the access rate and size of data frames transferred through the mesh network. The data through
Frame Relay Configuration 6-5 communicate with three remote sites using a minimum of 32 Kbps sustained bandwidth, the physical interface must be able
6-6 Chapter 6 Configuring the Network Interface To configure network interface parameters for Emulex Frame Relay software, load the INETCFG Internet
Frame Relay Configuration 6-7 4) Select Frame Relay (EMX F Relay) from the Available Media, then press <Enter>. The DCP_link Frame Relay Netw
6-8 Chapter 6 NOTE: The User Data Size should be smaller than the absolute frame size accommodated by the network, i.e., less than the Maximum Ph
Frame Relay Configuration 6-9 Full Status Enquiry Counter specifies the number of standard status enquiries to exchange before issuing a full status
6-10 Chapter 6 Configuring WAN Call Directory The WAN Call Directory is a list of WAN Call Destination configurations to use for each virtual circui
Frame Relay Configuration 6-11 NOTE: If a WAN Call Destination has not been configured, the list will be empty (as pictured above). 3) Press <In
6-12 Chapter 6 NOTE: If you have not configured any Network Interfaces before attempting to configure a WAN Call Destination, you receive this mess
ii Preface User Guide Conventions Sections of text that are marked for emphasis are formatted with the following key words: Note, Important, or Caut
Frame Relay Configuration 6-13 Network Protocols and Bindings The following sections outline the steps necessary to configure the Network Protocols a
6-14 Chapter 6 NOTE: Most installations can function properly with the factory default parameters. For non-standard applications, refer to the No
Frame Relay Configuration 6-15 4) Select the desired protocol (e.g., IPX), then press <Enter>. 5) From the Network Interface menu, select a c
6-16 Chapter 6 Figure 6-14 Configured Wan Call Destinations NOTE: If no permanent WAN Call Destinations have been defined for this interface, an
X.25 Configuration Chapter 7 INTRODUCTION...
7-2 Chapter 7 Introduction Emulex X.25 software operates in a NetWare server or NetWare router/bridge PC environment and provides services for NetWa
X.25 Configuration 7-3 Virtual Circuit Service X.25 uses two mechanisms, providing a logical path between end points, called virtual circuits. A vir
7-4 Chapter 7 Logical channels differentiate the virtual circuits supported by the packet level. Each packet is associated with a logical channel wh
X.25 Configuration 7-5 Diagramming Your X.25 Network To ensure that all connections to the X.25 network are properly diagrammed, complete these step
7-6 Chapter 7 Maximum Frame Size (Nl) - Determines the maximum frame size (in octets) allowed to be received on the link. It is automatically config
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