G-8Updating LAN Drivers

1.Bring up the MPTS utility by typing MPTS from an OS/2 window or full screen, or by double clicking the Multi-Protocol Transport Services (MPTS) icon.

2.Select Configure.

3.Select LAN adapters and protocols and click Configure.

4.Click Other Adapters... .

5.Insert the OS/2 NIC Software Support Diskette (SSD) #2 Diskette into the floppy drive.

6.Provide the path as A:\IBMCOM and select OK.

7.In the Network Adapters list box, select Compaq NetFlex-3 and Netelligent Network Controllers and click on the Add button.

8.Add the required protocols to the adapter(s) added.

9.Select OK button when your adapter and protocol configuration is complete.

10.Select Close to exit from MPTS.

11.Reboot the system for the driver to take effect.

Installing Banyan VINES LAN Driver

LAN Driver update procedure for Banyan

Vines versions 6.X, 7.X and 8.x.

1.From the SYSTEM MAINTENANCE screen, select Configure/ Diagnose Server.

2.From the SERVER CONFIGURATION screen, select Install/Remove Communications Drivers. The following message is displayed:

You may now select to load additional driver software. Press Return to load additional driver software, or q Return to continue to driver installation menu:

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Compaq 1850R manual Installing Banyan Vines LAN Driver, 8Updating LAN Drivers

1850R specifications

The Compaq 1850R, introduced in the late 1990s, is a robust and versatile server known for its reliability and performance. This rack-mounted server was designed to cater to the evolving needs of businesses that required high availability and scalability in their IT infrastructure.

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In terms of networking, the Compaq 1850R features integrated Ethernet ports for reliable network connectivity. The server also supports advanced RAID configurations, which enhances data protection and improves performance by distributing I/O across multiple drives. This feature is particularly important for businesses that rely heavily on data integrity and availability.

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