DCPlink Multi-Protocol Router Advanced Configuration Guide
PT1054605-00, Rev A December
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Table of Contents
Hardware Configuration
Preface
Introduction
RS-232 Null-Modem Cable Crossover
Chapter 3 Installation and Cabling
RS-423/RS-485 Null Modem Cable
Software Installation
Software Configuration
Chapter 6 Frame Relay Configuration
Installing to Novell NetWare version
Configuring the WAN Call Directory
Chapter 7 X.25 Configuration
Network Protocol and Binding Configuration
Diagnostic Programs
Appendix A
Preface
Audience for Advanced Configuration Guide
Product Support
User Guide Conventions
DCPx86i/e Terminology
Related Documentation
Protocol Guides
Emulex Guides
NetWare Guides Included with DCPlink
Introduction
Chapter
EMULEX DCPLINK
Emulex DCPlink
1-2 Chapter
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
What’s Next?
CAUTION The system must not load any of the following modules
extended memory managers, such as HIMEM, QEMM, or EMM386
disk compression utilities, such as Disk Doubler
Hardware Configuration
DCP386 I ADAPTER CONFIGURATION
DCP486 E ADAPTER CONFIGURATION
DCP386 I/486 E DAUGHTERBOARD SETTINGS
Factory Default Settings
Base I/O Address
Hardware Configuration
2-4 Chapter
SW1 - Base I/O Address Settings
Figure 2-1 SW1
Host Interrupt Level IRQ Setting
DCP286i-SBC Adapter Configuration
DCPx86i/e Adapter Configuration
Jumper Settings
Software Compatibility Level
Figure 2-5 Factory Default Jumper Block Placement
Control Register 4 Read Option
Window Group Select
Memory Size
2-8 Chapter
Figure 2-7 Factory Default DTE Settings All Modes Except
Setting Data Clock Direction DTE or DCE
Figure 2-8 DCE Settings All Modes Except
After configuring the DCP286i adapter, refer to chapter 3 to
† Install the DCP286i adapter in your computer † Attach cable
Figure 2-9 DTE Settings for the V.35 Mode
Figure 2-10 DCE Settings for the V.35 Mode
DCP386i Adapter Configuration
Jumper Settings
PC I/O Channel Check
Figure 2-12 DCP386i Factory Default Jumper Connections
Figure 2-13 Window Group Select Jumper Plug Settings
Window Group Select
Hardware Configuration
† Configure daughterboard
What’s Next?
DCP486e Adapter Configuration
Jumper Settings
Window Group Select
2-14 Chapter
What’s Next?
Hardware Configuration
Figure 2-15 Window Group Select Jumper Positions
8-Port RS-232 Daughterboard
DCP386i/486e Daughterboard Settings
DTE/DCE Selection
Port #
Switch
Hardware Configuration
Setting DTE or DCE Operation
8-Port RS-422/X.21 Daughterboard
Switch
† Install the adapter in your computer † Attach cable
Hardware Configuration
What’s Next?
INSTALLING THE EMULEX ADAPTER
Installation and Cabling
Chapter
TROUBLESHOOTING
DCP386I/486E DAUGHTERBOARD CABLING
3-20
3-27
Installing the Emulex Adapter
NOTE All connections to the board should be made using
Cabling Connections
DCP286i-SBC Adapter Cables
DCP386i/486e Daughterboard Cabling
RS-422/X.21 Cabling
Loopback Plug Options
Optional Cable Drawings
R-S232/EIA-530 Loopback Plug DB25F
V.35 Loopback Plug Winchester Male
Hardware Installation
Figure 3-2 Not Supplied by Emulex
S R T V AA V X C D H E F
3-8 Chapter
X.21 Loopback Plug DBI5F
Figure 3-3 Not Supplied by Emulex
RS-232 Cable Assembly
DCP286i-SBC Adapter Cables
Hardware Installation
Figure 3-4 Emulex PT1011208-01
3-10 Chapter
RS-422/530 Cable Assembly
Figure 3-5 Emulex PT1011209-01
Hardware Installation
RS-423 Cable Assembly
Figure 3-6 Emulex Part #PT1011211-01
3-12 Chapter
RS-485 Cable Assembly
Figure 3-7 Emulex PT1011210-01
Hardware Installation
V.35 Cable Assembly
Figure 3-8 Emulex PT1011213-01
3-14 Chapter
X.21 Cable Assembly
Figure 3-9 Emulex PT1011221-01
RS-232 Standard Cable
Hardware Installation
Figure 3-10 Not Supplied by Emulex
MODEM OR
3-16 Chapter
RS-232 Null-Modem Cable Crossover
Figure 3-11 Not Supplied by Emulex
Hardware Installation
RS-423/RS-485 Null Modem Cable
Figure 3-12 Not Supplied by Emulex
3-18 Chapter
V.35 Null Modem Cable
Figure 3-13 Not Supplied by Emulex
Hardware Installation
X.21 Null Modem Cable
Figure 3-14 Not Supplied by Emulex
DCP386i/486e Daughterboard Cabling
RS-232 Cabling
NOTE All connections to the board should be made using
shielded cables to reduce radio frequency interference
Hardware Installation
RS-232 Standard Cable
DB25 FEMALE DCP PORT
TDA RDA RTSA CTSA DSRA SG CDA TCA RCA DTRA
RS-232 Three-Wire Port Cable
RS-232 Null-Modem Cable Crossover
3-22 Chapter
Figure 3-16 Not Supplied by Emulex
RS-422/X.21 Cabling
RS-422 Standard Cable
3-24 Chapter
DCP PORT
MODEM OR DCE
Hardware Installation
X.21 Adapter Cable
Figure 3-19 Emulex PT1011204-01
RS-422 Null-Modem Cable
3-26 Chapter
DCP PORT
13 z
What’s Next?
Troubleshooting
2 Is the board securely seated in the system unit?
Software Installation
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
UNINSTALL PROCEDURES
Chapter
Software Installation Procedure
Installing to Novell NetWare version
After a short delay, the Installation Options menu appears
Installing to Novell NetWare version
Figure 4-4 The Installation Options Menu
Figure 4-5 Other Installation Actions Menu
4-4 Chapter
Figure 4-6 The Installation Options Menu
Uninstall Procedures
Uninstall Using NetWare Version
5 At the console server prompt, type
Uninstall using NetWare version
4-8 Chapter
What’s Next?
Software Configuration
CONFIGURING WITH INETCFG
Chapter
INETCFG
INETCFG
INETCFG Menus
Protocols - 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
Use the Tab key to toggle between Enabled and Disabled as needed
9 Press Esc to return to the Internetworking Configuration menu
† Frame Relay Configuration † X.25 Configuration
What’s Next?
Frame Relay Configuration
CONFIGURING THE NETWORK INTERFACE
CONFIGURING WAN CALL DIRECTORY
Configuring Protocol Parameters
Introduction
Frame Relay Networks
Frame Relay Parameters
Planning Your Frame Relay Network
Diagramming Your Frame Relay Network
6-4 Chapter
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 Bindings
3.0 Advanced Configuration and Management Guide
Binding Network Protocols to a WAN Interface
4 Select the desired protocol e.g., IPX, then press Enter
What’s Next?
9 Highlight the desired WAN Call Destination, then press Enter
X.25 Configuration
CONFIGURING THE X.25 NETWORK INTERFACE
CONFIGURING THE WAN CALL DIRECTORY
Chapter
Introduction
7-2 Chapter
Virtual Circuit Service
Protocol
Permanent
On-Demand SVC
Logical Channel Numbers
Planning Your X.25 Network
Diagramming Your X.25 Network
Frame Level Parameters
Packet Level Parameters
7-6 Chapter
Note The following timers and counters are not configurable
Logical Channel Numbers
PVC, Lowest LCN - Determines the lowest LCN used for a PVC
Emulex X.25 User Facilities
Configuring the X.25 Network Interface
7-10 Chapter
Figure 7-1 Internetworking Configuration
Figure 7-2 Network Interfaces
5 Card Type Select the Emulex adapter type if not already displayed
Modifying/Creating a Profile
Lowest Outbound SVC LCN
Lowest Two-Way SVC LCN
7-14 Chapter
X.25 Authentication Options
Local DTE Address
7-16 Chapter
Configuring the WAN Call Directory
Figure 7-6 Internetworking Configuration
2 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 Chapter
To configure another WAN Call Destination, repeat the above steps
Configuring Protocol Parameters
Network Protocol and Binding
7-24 Chapter
3.0 Advanced Configuration and Management Guide
Figure 7-11 Internetworking Configuration
Figure 7-12 Configured Protocol to Bindings
Binding Network Protocols to a WAN Interface
Figure 7-13 Binding IPX
7-26 Chapter
Figure 7-14 Wan Call Destination Entry
Figure 7-15 Configured Wan Call Destinations
Contacting Emulex
PRODUCT SERVICE
Chapter
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Placing the Call
Prior to Your Call
Technical Assistance
Domestic
European
Bulletin Board System
Product Service
24 - Hour Support
File
NOTE The file EMULEX.LST in area #1 describes the files in each area
Area Description
Contacting Emulex
Internet
EmuFax
Diagnostic Programs
Appendix A
DIAGNOSTIC PLATFORM
USING DCPDIAG3 FOR THE DCP386
Diagnostic Operating Requirements
Diagnostic Platform
README.DOC
Loading and Running the Diagnostic Platform
Diagnostic Platform Instructions
Distribution Diskette
Menus
A-4 Appendix A
− All On - Enables all tests in the displayed list
CONFIG FILE
Using DCPDIAG3 for the DCP386i
Diagnostic Operating Requirements
Diagnostic Programs A-7
README.DOC
Running the Diagnostic
A-8 Appendix A
Diagnostic Programs A-9
dcpdiag3
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