Agilent Technologies HP 16500H, HP 16505A, HP 16500B manual Verify connectivity with an echo request

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Installing the Interface Module

Ethernet LAN Interface

3Verify connectivity with an echo request.

In most network environments, an echo request is accomplished using the ping utility. For the exact syntax for the ping or other echo request utility, refer to your network documentation. A normal response to multiple echo requests is 9, 10, or possibly 11 packets transmitted for every 10 echo requests.

If there is no response to the echo request, first check the command line. If an IP address is used in the echo request command line, then the IP address typed in the command line should match the IP address stored in the

HP 16500B Ethernet Configuration menu. If a hostname was used in the command line, then check the node names database to see that the IP address and the hostname for the HP 16500B were correctly entered.

After verifying the command line, check to make sure the hardware is connected and operating properly. To verify operation of the interface module, refer to "To verify the interface module performance" in Chapter 3.

An intermittent response to the echo request indicates a problem with the LAN itself. Use a LAN analyzer or LAN management software to monitor activity and determine where bottlenecks or other problems are occurring.

4Mount the HP 16500B system with an NFS mount.

An NFS mount of the 16500B system depends on the network environment the system is being mounted to. For UNIX, the mount command with the computer name and mount point are required. In MS-DOS, a virtual drive specifier and 16500B IP address are required. File Manager in MS-Windows is used to mount in an MS-Windows environment. In all cases, either the 16500B file server /control or /data directory must be specified depending on whether the 16500B system is being mounted for control or data.

The normal response to an NFS mount in most cases is the command line prompt reappears. If the system includes a utility to view the mount table (for example, in UNIX, the mount command alone displays /etc/mnttab), then the 16500B remote file server should appear in the table of mounted devices.

If error messages appear, then check the command line syntax. If the syntax is correct, then resolve the error message directly using your network documentation. Note that an error message appears if you try to mount too soon after power-up. You need to wait at least 15 seconds after the System Configuration menu is displayed on the HP 16500B display before attempting to mount.

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Contents About this Manual HP 16500H Interface Module See Also This BookContents Contents-2 Introducing the HP 16500H Interface Module Introducing the HP 16500L LAN Interface Module Accessories Supplied RequirementsPhysical Connections LAN Support Installing the Interface Module To Install the HP 16500H Hardware Installing the Interface Module To Verify the Installation Ethernet LAN Interface Set up the configuration menus on the HP 16500B mainframeMount the HP 16500B system with an NFS mount Verify connectivity with an echo requestHP 16501A Expansion Frame Interface HP 16505A Protoytype Analyzer Verifying the Interface Module Performance Servicing the Interface ModuleVerify the Interface Module Performance Verify the Interface Module Performance Procedure Verify the Interface Module Performance Verify the Interface Module Performance Exit the Test System Troubleshooting an HP 16501A Expansion Frame Troubleshooting in an Ethernet LAN Environment Servicing the Interface Module Removing and Replacing the HP 16500H Interface Module Turn off the power switch located on the front panelRemoving the Interface Module Removing and Replacing the HP 16500H Interface Module Seal the shipping container securely, and mark it Fragile Remove accessories from the moduleReturning Parts Package the module or assembliesOrdering Replaceable Parts Parts listedHP 16500H Interface Module Replacment Parts Replaceable Parts ListPage Cables IndexIndex-2 Document Warranty Product Warranty Declaration of Conformity