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IBM 4986B LanProbe Serial Port Interface Cables, Table A-1 Serial Port Interface Cable, Product

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Serial Port Interface Cables

Cables and Connectors

Serial Port Interface Cables

Serial Port Interface Cables

The following table shows the recommended cables for connecting LanProbe’s serial port interface to a terminal or modem. Use the Agilent 24542G cable and a 25-pin to 9-pin straight-through adapter (if required) with the Agilent 4986B Ethernet LanProbe.

Table A-1: Serial Port Interface Cable

			HP
Cable			Product
Function	Cable Type	Connectors	Number


Connect a	RS-232	9-pin female to	24542G
terminal or PC	“Crossover” or	25-pin male
to the probe port	“null modem”
for configuring	cable	9-pin female to	24542H
the probe.		25-pin female
		9-pin female to	24542M
		25-pin male and
		“null modem	non-HP
		adapter” to
		9-pin female to	24542M
		25-pin male

Connect a	“Straight-	9-pin female to	24542M
modem to the	through” RS-232	25-pin male
probe port for	modem cable
SLIP
communications.

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IBM 4986B LanProbe Serial Port Interface Cables, Table A-1 Serial Port Interface Cable, Product, Function, Cable Type

Contents

Installation/User’s Guide Agilent 4986B LanProbeConsumer Warranty Statement AGILENT MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province Restrictions dutilisation Operating RestrictionsMise à la terre Operating RestrictionsService non autorisé Service et ajustementService and Adjustment Unauthorized ServiceCopyright Agilent All Rights Reserved Safety Information Warning Symbols Used in This Book Conventions Used in this Book Trademarks Printing History Printing HistoryAdditional Help Page 1 Introduction Contents2 Local Terminal Configuration 5 LanProbe Operation 3 Installation4 Bootp Server Configuration B LanProbe Specifications A Cables and Connectors6 Download New Firmware Agilent Technologies, Inc. OfficesPage Figures xviii Tables Page Introduction Figure 1-1 LanProbe IntroductionThe Ethernet LanProbe has 16 MB of memory optionally 32 MB, and uses FLASH EPROM. Future upgrades to LanProbe’s firmware are easily downloaded over the LAN to multiple probes simultaneously. You can also download firmware using LanProbe’s serial port Installation and Bootp Server Configuration Installation and Configuration OverviewLocal Terminal Configuration and Installation System Overview LanProbe OverviewLanProbe Overview Figure 1-2 LanProbe System ExampleIntroduction Supported MIBs Management Stations Access SecurityDefault Table 1-1 Private MIB Access Security PrivilegesCommunity PermissionsStatus LEDs Figure 1-3 Front Panel LEDs CONFIG ButtonIncluded Parts Agilent 4986B Ethernet LanProbe Installation/User’s Guide-this manual Optional AccessoriesLocal Terminal Configuration Local Terminal Configuration Probe Configuration Using a Local Terminal Using a Local Terminal Figure 2-5 LanProbe’s Rear Panel Figure 2-4 LanProbe’s Main MenuFigure 2-6 Modify/View Configuration Values Menu Modify/View Configuration ValuesAutodiscovery Figure 2-7 Modify/View Security Values Menu Modify/View Security ValuesFigure 2-8 Modify/View Interface Values Menu Modify/View Interface ValuesPress 4 and enter the default gateway IP address for the probe address is 0.0.0.0, LanProbe will transmit Bootp RequestsDisplay Interface Summary Figure 2-9 Display Interface Summary Modify/View Serial Port SettingsFigure 2-10 Modify/View Serial Port Settings Menu The default is d2s+++d2sATHOMd2 The default is sMd1sATEOQOV1X4 S0=1Press 6 and then select the serial port mode by pressing S2=43MBUSY/NO DIALTONE/NO ANSWER/ERROR Using a Local Terminal Local Terminal ConfigurationInstallation Installation InstallationSelecting a Location Installing the Probe Rack or Cabinet Installation Table Installation3. Place LanProbe in the left support shelf slot while aligning the two empty screw holes from Step 2 on page 33 with the two screw holes in the support shelf. The correct alignment has the front of LanProbe facing out the front of the support shelf, refer to Figure 3-11 on page 7. Attach the power module’s power line to LanProbe Figure 3-11 Installing LanProbe in the Rack Support ShelfInstallation Installing the ProbeFigure 3-12 LanProbe Installed in the Rack Support Shelf Connecting to the Network In-Band Connecting the ProbeFigure 3-13 Ethernet LanProbe Rear Panel Connecting to 10Base-T NetworksInstallation Connecting the ProbeDirect Connection Connecting Out-of-BandFigure 3-14 Connecting LanProbe to 10Base-T Networks Figure 3-15 LanProbe Direct Connection Modem ConnectionFigure 3-16 LanProbe Modem Connection Install the Management Station ModemConfigure the Management Station and LanProbe Install the LanProbe ModemPage Init String Data Switch Connection Connecting the Probe Figure 3-17 LanProbe Data Switch ConnectionInstallation Starting the Probe State Verifying the InstallationTroubleshooting the Installation Verifying the Installation InstallationBootp Server Configuration Bootp Server Configuration Bootp Server ConfigurationProbe Configuration Using a Bootp Server Probe Configuration Using a Bootp ServerBootp Server type Table 4-2 Minimum Requirements for a Bootp ServerBootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System Networking and Communications - Network Services Networking/Communications - ServiceEnable/Disableetc/bootpd -s Starting the Bootp Server on an HP or Sun Systemz/usr/lbin/bootpd -s usr/netm/sun4s/bootpd -skill -HUP processid ps -ef grep inetdBootp Server Setup on a PC Using Microsoft LAN Manager 2. The final screen looks like the following Using Novell NetWare Youzcan start the PC Bootp server in one of the following ways Starting the PC Bootp Serverz bootpd -a IP address -s bootpd -a IP addressWhere Table 4-3 Bootp Server bootptab Files Configuring the Bootptab FileBootp Server Bootptab File LocationDescription Table 4-4 Bootptab File TagsServer Table 4-5 Bootp Process VerificationVerification Process etc/bootpquery hardware addressConfiguring the Bootptab File Example Bootptab FileBootp Server Configuration LanProbe Operation LanProbe Operation LanProbe OperationWarm Start Restarting the ProbeLanProbe Operation Table 5-6 Probe Data and Parameters Reset by Warm or Cold StartRestarting the Probe Measurement DataFigure 5-18 LanProbe’s Main Menu Cycling PowerSelecting the Warm Start Menu Item Cold Start Pressing the CONFIG Button TwiceSelecting the Cold Start Menu Item Restarting the Probe LanProbe OperationDownload New Firmware Download New Firmware z “Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal” on page The following download procedures are covered in this chapter“Xmodem Download of Firmware” on page Download New FirmwareInstall New Download Firmware on an HP-UX Workstation Downloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a TerminalDownload Firmware to LanProbe Figure 6-20 LanProbe TFTP Download Menu HP-UX Workstation Figure 6-19 LanProbe Main Menu HP-UX Workstationethsnmp.lp Subnet mask1 minute while the probe is copying the firmware to the flash EPROM Download Firmware to LanProbe Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a TerminalSetup TFTP Server for Downloading Verify the following before you start the download procedure Figure 6-22 LanProbe TFTP Download Menu Networked PC Figure 6-21 LanProbe Main Menu Networked PCDownload New Firmware Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a TerminalFigure 6-23 LanProbe Main Menu XMODEM Xmodem Download of FirmwareDownloading to Flash Receiving File Figure 6-24 LanProbe XMODEM Download Menu Networked PCps -ef grep inetd /etc/inetd -k /etc/inetd Cables and Connectors Cables and Connectors Serial Port Interface Cables ConnectorsTable A-1 Serial Port Interface Cable CableLanProbe’s RS-232 Port Pin-Out Cable Connector Pin-OutsTable A-2 LanProbe RS-232 Port Pin-Out CCITTTable A-3 LanProbe to Modem Cable Min. Pin-Out 9-Pin to 9-Pin LanProbe RS-232 Modem Cable ConnectorsModem End Probe EndTable A-4 LanProbe to Modem Cable Min. Pin-Out 25-Pin to 9-Pin 9-pin Terminal/PC Cable Connectors25-pin Male 9-pin FemaleTable A-6 10Base-T Network Connector Pin-Outs 10Base-T Network Connector Pin-OutMAU End Cables and ConnectorsCable Connector Pin-Outs Cables and ConnectorsLanProbe Specifications Dimensions LanProbe SpecificationsWeight Network CompatibilityStorage Temperature Power RequirementsProbe Memory Allocation Environmentsubject to change without notice. The values assume that RMON-2 tables LanProbe Specifications Table B-7 LanProbe Memory AllocationParameter 16MBTable B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory RMON-2 Protocol DirectoryDescription LocalDescription Table B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory ContinuedLocal ParametersDescription Table B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory ContinuedLocal ParametersDescription Table B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory ContinuedLocal ParametersTable B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory Continued 1Wildcard.ipx includes ianaAssigned.ipxOverRaw8023 as a wildcard. It is used to aggregate counters by using a single protocol value to indicate potentially many base layer encapsulations of a network layer protocolGlossary Glossary Battery-backed RAM10Base-T AgentDefault Gateway Address CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision DetectionCRC cyclic redundancy check DRAMIP Address Internet Protocol Address IEEE 802.3 standardLAN local area network LAN cableManagement station ManagerMAU Medium Attachment Unit MIB Management Information BaseProbe SAM System Administration ManagerProtocol RMON MIB Remote Network Monitoring MIBSubnet Mask StationTerminal TopologyPage Numerics SymbolsIndex Page Page Page Page Page Asia-Pacific Agilent Technologies, Inc. OfficesAustralia/New Zealand Canada