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