Frame Relay Configuration 6-7

4)Select Frame Relay (EMX F Relay) from the Available Media, then press <Enter>. The DCP_link Frame Relay Network lnterface Configuration menu is displayed.

5)Press <Enter> to display a list of the Emulex DCPx86i/e adapters that are installed.

6)Select the adapter you wish to configure and press <Enter>.

7)Press <Enter> to display the Interface Options menu. The PAL# will be displayed. If a different PAL# is to be used, install the corresponding files first and then select the correct PAL# from the list.

8)Press <Enter> to choose the Data Encoding option, NRZ or NRZI.

9)In the Interface Speed field, press <Enter> to display a list of line clocking rates. Choose External for modem operation. Generally, the service provider will be DCE and the default “External” will be used.

10)Interface Status: Press <Enter> to select the Interface Status (normally Enabled).

NOTE: The Interface Status field is most often used to test a particular adapter configuration by disabling other adapters, which prevents them from loading.

11)DLCI Values: Displays the configured DLCI (Data Link Connection Identifier). Press <Ins> to add a new DLCI number as assigned by the Frame Relay provider.

12)Check the Parameter Group to ensure all selections match the requirements of your service provider.

In general, the factory default parameters should be adequate for most applications. Most installations can limit the updates to these parameters.

To make changes to the above parameters, highlight the field in the Frame Relay Network Interface Configuration menu which requires modification and select the appropriate value for that parameter:

User Data Size field allows the configuration of the maximum user data frame, in bytes, that can be received.

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