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Emulex DCP_link manual RS-422/X.21 Cabling

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RS-422/X.21 Cabling

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 Cabling

For RS-422/X.21 conversion, you will need a set of eight X.21 conversion cables at the end of the 8-port breakout cable. These are available from Emulex Sales Support.

−RS422 8-port breakout cable for DCP386i and DCP486e adapter (100-pin),

Emulex part no. PT1011205-01

Note: Be sure to securely screw in all cables to avoid any loose connections.

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Emulex DCP_link manual RS-422/X.21 Cabling

Contents

DCPlink Multi-Protocol Router Advanced Configuration Guide PT1054605-00, Rev A DecemberPrinted in U.S.A FCC Statement USADOC Statement Canada Preface Table of ContentsHardware Configuration IntroductionRS-423/RS-485 Null Modem Cable Chapter 3 Installation and CablingRS-232 Null-Modem Cable Crossover Chapter 6 Frame Relay Configuration Software InstallationSoftware Configuration Installing to Novell NetWare versionNetwork Protocol and Binding Configuration Chapter 7 X.25 ConfigurationConfiguring the WAN Call Directory Diagnostic Programs Appendix AProduct Support Audience for Advanced Configuration GuidePreface User Guide Conventions DCPx86i/e TerminologyEmulex Guides Related DocumentationProtocol Guides NetWare Guides Included with DCPlinkEMULEX DCPLINK ChapterIntroduction Emulex DCPlink 1-2 ChapterHardware Requirements Software Requirementsextended memory managers, such as HIMEM, QEMM, or EMM386 What’s Next?CAUTION The system must not load any of the following modules disk compression utilities, such as Disk DoublerDCP486 E ADAPTER CONFIGURATION Hardware ConfigurationDCP386 I ADAPTER CONFIGURATION DCP386 I/486 E DAUGHTERBOARD SETTINGSFactory Default Settings Base I/O Address Hardware ConfigurationFigure 2-1 SW1 SW1 - Base I/O Address Settings2-4 Chapter Host Interrupt Level IRQ Setting Jumper Settings DCPx86i/e Adapter ConfigurationDCP286i-SBC Adapter Configuration Software Compatibility Level Figure 2-5 Factory Default Jumper Block PlacementMemory Size Control Register 4 Read OptionWindow Group Select 2-8 ChapterFigure 2-8 DCE Settings All Modes Except Setting Data Clock Direction DTE or DCEFigure 2-7 Factory Default DTE Settings All Modes Except Figure 2-9 DTE Settings for the V.35 Mode After configuring the DCP286i adapter, refer to chapter 3 to† Install the DCP286i adapter in your computer † Attach cable Figure 2-10 DCE Settings for the V.35 ModeDCP386i Adapter Configuration Jumper SettingsFigure 2-13 Window Group Select Jumper Plug Settings PC I/O Channel CheckFigure 2-12 DCP386i Factory Default Jumper Connections Window Group SelectWhat’s Next? † Configure daughterboardHardware Configuration Window Group Select DCP486e Adapter ConfigurationJumper Settings 2-14 ChapterFigure 2-15 Window Group Select Jumper Positions Hardware ConfigurationWhat’s Next? DTE/DCE Selection DCP386i/486e Daughterboard Settings8-Port RS-232 Daughterboard Hardware Configuration SwitchPort # Setting DTE or DCE Operation 8-Port RS-422/X.21 DaughterboardHardware Configuration Switch† Install the adapter in your computer † Attach cable What’s Next?Chapter Installation and CablingINSTALLING THE EMULEX ADAPTER 3-20 TROUBLESHOOTINGDCP386I/486E DAUGHTERBOARD CABLING 3-27Installing the Emulex Adapter DCP286i-SBC Adapter Cables NOTE All connections to the board should be made usingCabling Connections DCP386i/486e Daughterboard CablingRS-422/X.21 Cabling R-S232/EIA-530 Loopback Plug DB25F Optional Cable DrawingsLoopback Plug Options Figure 3-2 Not Supplied by Emulex V.35 Loopback Plug Winchester MaleHardware Installation S R T V AA V X C D H E FFigure 3-3 Not Supplied by Emulex X.21 Loopback Plug DBI5F3-8 Chapter Hardware Installation RS-232 Cable AssemblyDCP286i-SBC Adapter Cables Figure 3-4 Emulex PT1011208-01Figure 3-5 Emulex PT1011209-01 RS-422/530 Cable Assembly3-10 Chapter Figure 3-6 Emulex Part #PT1011211-01 RS-423 Cable AssemblyHardware Installation Figure 3-7 Emulex PT1011210-01 RS-485 Cable Assembly3-12 Chapter Figure 3-8 Emulex PT1011213-01 V.35 Cable AssemblyHardware Installation Figure 3-9 Emulex PT1011221-01 X.21 Cable Assembly3-14 Chapter Figure 3-10 Not Supplied by Emulex RS-232 Standard CableHardware Installation MODEM ORFigure 3-11 Not Supplied by Emulex RS-232 Null-Modem Cable Crossover3-16 Chapter Figure 3-12 Not Supplied by Emulex RS-423/RS-485 Null Modem CableHardware Installation Figure 3-13 Not Supplied by Emulex V.35 Null Modem Cable3-18 Chapter Figure 3-14 Not Supplied by Emulex X.21 Null Modem CableHardware Installation NOTE All connections to the board should be made using DCP386i/486e Daughterboard CablingRS-232 Cabling shielded cables to reduce radio frequency interferenceDB25 FEMALE DCP PORT Hardware InstallationRS-232 Standard Cable TDA RDA RTSA CTSA DSRA SG CDA TCA RCA DTRA3-22 Chapter RS-232 Three-Wire Port CableRS-232 Null-Modem Cable Crossover Figure 3-16 Not Supplied by EmulexRS-422/X.21 Cabling DCP PORT RS-422 Standard Cable3-24 Chapter MODEM OR DCEFigure 3-19 Emulex PT1011204-01 X.21 Adapter CableHardware Installation DCP PORT RS-422 Null-Modem Cable3-26 Chapter 13 z2 Is the board securely seated in the system unit? TroubleshootingWhat’s Next? UNINSTALL PROCEDURES Software InstallationSOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ChapterSoftware Installation Procedure Installing to Novell NetWare versionAfter a short delay, the Installation Options menu appears Figure 4-5 Other Installation Actions Menu Installing to Novell NetWare versionFigure 4-4 The Installation Options Menu 4-4 ChapterFigure 4-6 The Installation Options Menu Uninstall Procedures Uninstall Using NetWare Version5 At the console server prompt, type Uninstall using NetWare version 4-8 ChapterWhat’s Next? Chapter Software ConfigurationCONFIGURING WITH INETCFG INETCFGINETCFG INETCFG MenusProtocols - Specifies global parameters for Network-layer protocols Using Context-Sensitive Help Configuring with INETCFG Note Call Emulex technical support if the driver is not listed 6 Review the default values in the Board Configuration menu, and makes changes as needed † Frame Relay Configuration † X.25 Configuration Use the Tab key to toggle between Enabled and Disabled as needed9 Press Esc to return to the Internetworking Configuration menu What’s Next?CONFIGURING WAN CALL DIRECTORY Frame Relay ConfigurationCONFIGURING THE NETWORK INTERFACE Configuring Protocol ParametersIntroduction Frame Relay NetworksFrame Relay Parameters 6-4 Chapter Diagramming Your Frame Relay NetworkPlanning Your Frame Relay Network communicate with three remote sites using a minimum of 32 Kbps sustained bandwidth, the physical interface must be able to support at least 3 x 32 Kbps = 96 Kbps. You should also consider traffic pattern characteristics bursty or sustained when specifying interface speed Configuring the Network Interface 6 Select the adapter you wish to configure and press Enter Parameter Group field specifies the type of link management required Full Status Enquiry Counter specifies the number of standard status enquiries to exchange before issuing a full status inquiry from the network. The value ranges from 1 to 255 with a factory default of 6 enquiries. A full status enquiry response from the network updates the Frame Relay network and link information tables Configuring WAN Call Directory 3 Press Ins to configure a new WAN Call Destination 7 Circuit Type Permanent, the default, is the only option available Configuring Protocol Parameters Network Protocols and Bindings3.0 Advanced Configuration and Management Guide Binding Network Protocols to a WAN Interface4 Select the desired protocol e.g., IPX, then press Enter What’s Next? 9 Highlight the desired WAN Call Destination, then press EnterCONFIGURING THE WAN CALL DIRECTORY X.25 ConfigurationCONFIGURING THE X.25 NETWORK INTERFACE ChapterIntroduction 7-2 ChapterPermanent Virtual Circuit ServiceProtocol On-Demand SVCLogical Channel Numbers Frame Level Parameters Diagramming Your X.25 NetworkPlanning Your X.25 Network Packet Level Parameters 7-6 ChapterNote The following timers and counters are not configurable Logical Channel Numbers PVC, Lowest LCN - Determines the lowest LCN used for a PVCEmulex X.25 User Facilities Configuring the X.25 Network Interface 7-10 ChapterFigure 7-1 Internetworking Configuration Figure 7-2 Network Interfaces5 Card Type Select the Emulex adapter type if not already displayed Modifying/Creating a Profile 7-14 Chapter Lowest Two-Way SVC LCNLowest Outbound SVC LCN X.25 Authentication Options Local DTE Address7-16 Chapter Configuring the WAN Call Directory Figure 7-6 Internetworking Configuration2 The Configured Wan Call Destinations window is displayed − You can display a list of Interface Group names by pressing Enter 9 For SVC, enter the DTE Address in the Destination DTE Address field On-Demand Expert Call Configuration 7-22 ChapterTo configure another WAN Call Destination, repeat the above steps 7-24 Chapter Network Protocol and BindingConfiguring Protocol Parameters Figure 7-12 Configured Protocol to Bindings 3.0 Advanced Configuration and Management GuideFigure 7-11 Internetworking Configuration Binding Network Protocols to a WAN InterfaceFigure 7-14 Wan Call Destination Entry 7-26 ChapterFigure 7-13 Binding IPX Figure 7-15 Configured Wan Call Destinations Chapter Contacting EmulexPRODUCT SERVICE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCETechnical Assistance Prior to Your CallPlacing the Call Domestic European24 - Hour Support Product ServiceBulletin Board System Area Description FileNOTE The file EMULEX.LST in area #1 describes the files in each area Contacting EmulexInternet EmuFax DIAGNOSTIC PLATFORM Diagnostic ProgramsAppendix A USING DCPDIAG3 FOR THE DCP386README.DOC Diagnostic PlatformDiagnostic Operating Requirements Distribution Diskette Diagnostic Platform InstructionsLoading and Running the Diagnostic Platform Menus A-4 Appendix A− All On - Enables all tests in the displayed list CONFIG FILE Diagnostic Programs A-7 Using DCPDIAG3 for the DCP386iDiagnostic Operating Requirements README.DOCRunning the Diagnostic A-8 Appendix ADiagnostic Programs A-9 dcpdiag3