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IntelliServer RAS 2000
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Windows NT Supplement
1060 Windward Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA, 30005-3992 (USA)
(800) 241-3946, Outside U.S./Canada: (770) 625-0000
FAX: (770) 625-0013 email: sales@computone.com
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Copyright © 1999, Computone Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Windows NT Supplement 1060 Windward Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA, 30005-3992 (USA) (800) 241-3946, Outside U.S./Canada: (770) 625-0000 FAX: (770) 625-0013 email: sales@computone.com INTERNET World Wide Web - http://www.computone.com Copyright © 1999, Computone Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Support Information: If you require technical support, contact your Computone dealer or Computone Technical Support. The Computone Technical Support staff can be reached by phone at the following numbers, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday: (800) 241-3946 ext.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents RAS 2000 Software - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Different Softwar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Port Speeds - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Port Numbering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4...
  • Page 4 Contents Upgrade Procedures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14 Upgrading the Kernel via Netboot i n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14 Emergency Boot Loader - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16...

  • Page 5: Ras 2000 Software

    RAS 2000 Software The RAS 2000 PowerRack introduces a new system board with several major performance improvements. When compared to its predecessor, the IntelliServer PowerRack, the RAS 2000 PowerRack boasts a RISC processor that runs 50% faster, has double the cache, a 10-Base-T ethernet controller that has double the throughput capacity, additional non-volatile memory, and a writable operating system flash through which upgrades and bug fixes can be loaded.

  • Page 6: Features

    IntelliServer PowerRack. In order to get the most out of the RAS 2000 PowerRack's improved hardware design, you should be aware of some important differences between the IntelliServer RAS 2000 PowerRack and the original IntelliServer PowerRack, as explained in this sec- tion.
  • Page 7 Software Feature Comparison Table 1. Parameter RAS 2000 PowerRack PowerRack NT RAS Protocols & Extensions TCP/IP SLIP/CSLIP ARP/RARP BOOTP TFTP RADIUS/RIP rlogin telnet, telnetd Reverse telnet Remote Console ping rcp/rsh Rotary Lines IP Packet Filtering Subnet Routing CHAP/PAP Authentication Notes: 1) When getting upgrades from our FTP site, examine the file names and descriptions to ensure you download the correct software.

  • Page 8: Port Speeds

    Port Speeds Because of improved hardware design, the RAS 2000 PowerRack supports line speeds up to 921,600. When configuring a port, the following speeds are avail- able: 3600 56000 230400 4800 57600 307200 1200 7200 64000 460800 134.5 1800 9600 76800 921600 2000...

  • Page 9: Nt Ras

    NT RAS (Remote Access Service) Typically, RAS servers are implemented in an NT environment using modem attached to serial ports local to the NT server. Devices such as fax servers, modem pool servers, and outbound fax servers are a few applications that would use this available source of modem connections.

  • Page 10: Windows Nt Software Installation

    Windows NT Software Installation This section explains the Windows NT 4.0 software installation. Windows NT 4.0 To install the RAS 2000 driver in a Windows NT 4.0 environment, use the fol- lowing procedure: Select Settings / Control Panel / Network / Adapters then Add . Accessing the Network Figure 1.
  • Page 11 Select Have Disk . Selecting the Ethernet Adapter Figure 2. Insert your RAS 2000 software diskette or CD ROM and specify its drive des- ignator Specifying the Load Drive Figure 3. Page 7 RAS 2000 PowerRack Windows NT Supplement...
  • Page 12 Highlight the Computone RAS 2000 PowerRack Adapter and select OK . Selecting the Adapter Software Figure 4 Configure the RAS 2000 Setup parameters, then select Appl . Configuring the Parameters Figure 5. Page 8 RAS 2000 PowerRack Windows NT Supplement...
  • Page 13 Confirm that the Computone RAS 2000 PowerRack is now a listed entry. Confirming Installation Figure 6. When you choose Close , you will be prompted to reboot. If you need to change one of the parameters, highlight the Computone RAS2000 PowerRack entry then select Properties .

  • Page 14: Remote Serial Port Configuration

    Remote Serial Port Configuration The purpose of this section is to provide a quick start reference for configuring the RAS 2000 in a Windows NT environment. This document is not intended as a replacement for the spiral bound IntelliServer Configuration Guide. The IntelliS- erver Configuration Guide should be referenced for detailed explanations of the settings listed, as well as any settings listed as default/blank .
  • Page 15 Follow the directions listed to the right of the menu options. In cases where infor- mation is left blank, use the factory defaults. Path: Main Menu /Administration /Network /IntelliServer Configuration Setting the RAS 2000 Configuration Table 2. Parameter Description/Value Host Name: What you would like to call your IntelliServer IP Address: The IP Address of the IntelliServer...

  • Page 16: Configuring A Remote Serial Po R

    Configuring a Remote Serial Port Configuring a Port Upon completion and verification of the above, proceed with configuring the individual ports. Leave all other settings at their default. To duplicate a port con- figuration across multiple ports, see section, Duplicating Port Configurations, in chapter 5 of the IntelliServer Configuration Guide .

  • Page 17: Save And Reboot

    At the # type save Then type shutdown now Additional problems not covered in this document or the IntelliServer Configura- tion Guide can be sent via e-mail to support@computone.com. Include the fol- lowing information. • IP Address of the RAS 2000 PowerRack •...

  • Page 18: Upgrade Procedures

    Upgrading the Kernel via Netbooting The RAS 2000 comes with the correct kernel version installed. As additional fea- tures are made available, kernel files will be posted on Computone’s FTP site in the /pub/products/RAS 2000 directory. Use the following procedure to install a new kernel: Download the desired kernel version from Computone’s FTP site.
  • Page 19 • .srec file that accompanies the kernel release • Cable to attach port 0 to a serial port on the computer (Computone cable 2-20121, for example) Once you have everything connected, use the following procedure: Specify 9600 baud, no parity, 1 stop bit, 8 data bits, and no handshaking for the serial port.

  • Page 20: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Enter load and press enter to start receiving the kernel. The following is displayed: EBL< load Press ESC to stop the load If all goes well, the . srec file is sent in a plain ASCII transfer format. Upon uploading, the image is executed. NOTE: This does not fix the original corruption in the flash, it just gets a kernel loaded and executing.
  • Page 21 Paperclip Hole Location Figure 7. Page 17 RAS 2000 PowerRack Windows NT Supplement...

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