Installation

Before you Install the software

NOTE

Before you Install the software

Before installing the X.25 link software, check the requirements below to make sure that all required software and hardware has been correctly installed and configured.

This product is only supported on the system that is acting as a server. It is not supported on client systems.

Hardware Requirements

This section describes the hardware requirements of the J2793B X.25 software for HP 9000 server systems.

If you have not already done so, install the X.25 interface card as described in the hardware installation guide for your X.25 product. If you are installing multiple X.25 cards, check the requirements in “Installing Multiple X.25 Interface Cards” below.

If a modem connection is required, connect the X.25 card to the modem or the modem eliminator according either to the modem vendor’s specification sheet, or the instructions provided by the network provider.

Installing Multiple X.25 Interface Cards

When installing multiple X.25 cards,

Always install the cards in adjacent slots in ascending slot order.

Always install X.25 cards with the system shut down.

Do not skip slots between X.25 cards.

Hardware Compatibility

HP 9000 PCI bus

The High Availability feature can run on:

PCI hardware cards, Product Numbers J3525A (2-ports) and J3526A (4-ports)

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HP General IO Connectivity manual Before you Install the software, Hardware Requirements, Hardware Compatibility