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DECserver 90L Owner's Manual
Order Number EK-DSRVD-OM-001
Digital Equipment Corporation

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  • Page 1 DECserver 90L Owner’s Manual Order Number EK-DSRVD-OM-001 Digital Equipment Corporation...
  • Page 2 February 1991 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using a Printer ........3–4 DECserver 90L Commands ....... 3–4 DECserver 90L Information and Error Codes .
  • Page 4 Contents Managing the DECserver 90L Local Management ........
  • Page 5 1–2 1–2 DECserver 90L ........1–4 2–1...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual This guide gives an overview of the DECserver 90L and describes how to install, operate, manage, and troubleshoot the DECserver 90L. This guide also gives the specifications and related documentation for the DECserver 90L. Organization This guides has five chapters and two appendices.
  • Page 7 Return NOTE Provides general information. bold text Bold text represents user input. For example: -> Set Return The characters in brackets [ ] do not need to be entered for the DECserver 90L to recognize the command. For example: D[ISCONNECT]...

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview This chapter describes the features of the DECserver 90L and provides a summary of the installation procedure. Features The DECserver 90L contains the following features: • Simplified human interface • Eight ports – 1.2K bits to 38.4K bits per second •...

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    Figure 1–1 Sample DECserver 90L Connection Quick Start To install and begin using your DECserver 90L is simple. It does not require any programming or other assistance from system management. After unpacking the unit: 1. Plug the power supply in a working AC outlet and plug the power connector from the power supply in to your DECserver 90L.

  • Page 10: Supported Terminal Characteristics

    5. Enter the name of the network node you want to connect to and press . The DECserver 90L will display a string of dots ‘‘..’’, one per Return second, until the connection is made.
  • Page 11 1–4 Overview L J - 0 0 0 7 2 - T I 0 Figure 1–2 DECserver 90L...
  • Page 12 Not used when the unit is installed in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane. Backplane Connector - Provides network and power connections to the DECserver 90L when it is installed in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane. Cover - Present on standalone units only. Covers the backplane connector...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation The DECserver 90L can be installed on a table, mounted to a wall, or in the DEChub 90 Ethernet Backplane. Refer to Standalone Installation when installing the unit on a table or mounting it to a wall. Refer to Backplane Installation when installing the unit in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane.

  • Page 14: Decserver 90L Standalone Installation

    2–2 Installation 50 OHM Termina tor T-Con nect or Terminal L J - 0 0 0 7 3 - T I 0 . D G Figure 2–1 DECserver 90L Standalone Installation...

  • Page 15: Removing The Back Cover Of The Decserver 90L

    Installation 2–3 Remove Cover (if necessary). To remove the back cover of the DECserver 90L (Figure 2–2): 1. Insert a small screwdriver into the top mounting hole in the cover. 2. Lift up on the latch. 3. While lifting up on the latch, pull the top of the cover away from the unit and down.
  • Page 16 At the prompt ‘‘->’’, enter a node and press Return The DECserver 90L responds by displaying a string of dots ".." while connecting to the selected node. Once the connection is established, your terminal will display the system dependent login message or prompt.

  • Page 17: Backplane Installation

    Installation 2–5 For more information on using the DECserver 90L, refer to Chapter 3 in this manual. Backplane Installation To install the DECserver 90L in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane, perform the following procedures and refer to Figure 2–3. Remove Cover (if necessary).

  • Page 18: Decserver 90L Backplane Installation

    3. With the power applied to the backplane, the following indicators on the DECserver 90L should be lit: Power, Self-Test OK, and Network. The self-test takes approximately five seconds to complete. L J - 0 0 0 7 4 - T I 0 Figure 2–3...
  • Page 19 NOTE The DECserver 90L can take a maximum of one minute when connecting to a node for the first time. For more information on using the DECserver 90L, refer to Chapter 3 in this manual.

  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation Using the DECserver 90L terminal server is as easy as turning on your terminal, pressing twice, and entering the name of the service Return (nodename) you want to connect to at the -> prompt. You may also set a port for use by a printer.

  • Page 21: Ending A Terminal Session

    A terminal session is ended by logging off or disconnecting from the system on which your terminal session was running. Logging off a system ends your terminal session and returns you to the DECserver 90L prompt. The following example shows what happens when a user logs off the VAX/VMS node MYNODE.

  • Page 22: Last Number Redial

    %DS90L-100, Connection Established Welcome to MYNODE running VMS 5.4 Username: Interrupting a Terminal Session You can interrupt a terminal session and return to the DECserver 90L prompt by pressing the key on the terminal. When you press the Break key, the session is interrupted, not ended, and the DECserver 90L...

  • Page 23: Disconnecting An Interrupted Terminal Session

    (non-autobaud state). Using a Printer Any of the ports on your DECserver 90L can be set for use with a printer. This is usually done by the person responsible for managing the DECserver 90L. Chapter 4 contains information on how to set a port for use with a printer.

  • Page 24: Decserver 90L User Commands

    Show port or server parameters. -> Reset Reset port or server parameters to power-up state. -> ? or Help List DECserver 90L commands. 3 The characters in brackets [ ] do not need to be entered for the DECserver 90L to recognize the command.

  • Page 25: Decserver 90L Information And Error Codes

    3–6 Operation DECserver 90L Information and Error Codes The DECserver 90L interface provides you with information or an error message about any commands issued to the unit. Each message is made up of a message number and the message. Table 3–2 lists each message number and its message.
  • Page 26 Operation 3–7 Table 3–2 (Cont.) DECserver 90L Information and Error Codes Message Number Message %DS90L–213 Immediate Access Rejected %DS90L–214 Access Denied %DS90L–215 No Session Active %DS90L–300 Host Stopped Responding %DS90L–302 Insufficient Information %DS90L–303 Insufficient Host Resources to Satisfy Request %DS90L–304 Reason Unknown %DS90L–305...
  • Page 27 3–8 Operation Table 3–2 (Cont.) DECserver 90L Information and Error Codes Message Number Message %DS90L–324 Protocol Error—Invalid Service Class %DS90L–326 No Such Service %DS90L–327 Service is Not Offered by Requested Port %DS90L–328 Port Name is Unknown %DS90L–330 Password Length Exceeds 8 Characters %DS90L–331...

  • Page 28: Managing The Decserver 90L

    • The systems service ad happens to be received within 60 seconds. The time required for the DECserver 90L to establish a connection can be reduced to two seconds or less for any ‘‘service’’ by installing LATmaster (V5.2) on any node in your network (see your system manager).

  • Page 29: Local Management

    DECserver 90L. Remote Management The DECserver 90L can be managed from a remote node on the network using MOP console carrier. Once the MOP console carrier session is established, the Set and Show commands are used to examine and set the various port and server parameters.

  • Page 30: Management Commands

    Managing the DECserver 90L 4–3 Management Commands The commands used to manage the DECserver 90L are the Set, Show and Reset commands. The set and show commands use a menu to select the parameters to show or set. A command line mode is available for use by network management software or by users that want to bypass the menu interface.

  • Page 31: Port Parameters

    Speed Sets the receive/transmit speed of the port. When a terminal is connected to a port, the DECserver 90L automatically sets the speed through autobaud. For use with printers or other such devices the speed can be set to one of six values.
  • Page 32 Setting Port Parameters from the Menu To set port parameters from the menu: 1. Enter SET at the DECserver 90L prompt. The * in the menu indicates the port you are attached to. The following example shows how to set port 8 for use with a printer (user entries are bolded).
  • Page 33 4–6 Managing the DECserver 90L -> SET Return |1 PORT_1* |2 PORT_2 |3 PORT_3 |4 PORT_4 |5 PORT_5 |6 PORT_6 |7 PORT_7 |8 PORT_8 |S Server |P Password |A Authorized |M Manager Return |Name |Speed |Input |Output |Terminal/|Break |Remote |Test...

  • Page 34: Setting Server Parameters

    Managing the DECserver 90L 4–7 The following example shows how to set port 8 for use with a printer (user entries are bolded). The following port parameters are set in this example. Port name: PRINT Speed: 9600 Input flow: Remains unchanged Output flow: Remains unchanged...

  • Page 35: Server Parameters

    3 All sessions are disconnected Setting Server Parameters from the Menu To set server parameters from the menu: 1. Enter SET at the DECserver 90L prompt. The * in the menu indicates the port you are attached to. 2. Select Server (S).
  • Page 36 Managing the DECserver 90L 4–9 The following example shows how to set the server name to MYSERVER and zero the counters (user entries are bolded). -> Set Return |1 PORT_1* |2 PORT_2 |3 PORT_3 |4 PORT_4 |5 PORT_5 |6 PORT_6...

  • Page 37: Changing Password By Menu

    To change the password, the port you are using must be in manager mode. To change the password interactively: 1. Enter SET at the DECserver 90L prompt. The * indicates the port you are attached to. 2. Select password (P).

  • Page 38: Set And Clear Authorized Operation

    Managing the DECserver 90L 4–11 The following example shows how to set the password: -> Set Return |1 PORT_1* |2 PORT_2 |3 PORT_3 |4 PORT_4 |5 PORT_5 |6 PORT_6 |7 PORT_7 |8 PORT_8 |S Server |P Password |A Authorized |M Manager...
  • Page 39 4–12 Managing the DECserver 90L Setting the Authorized Operation by Menu To set the authorized operation from the menu: 1. Enter SET at the DECserver 90L prompt. The * indicates the port you are attached to. 2. Select Authorized (A).
  • Page 40 Physical access to the unit is required when the units password is not known. To clear authorized mode from the menu: 1. Enter SET at the DECserver 90L prompt. The * indicates the port you are attached to. 2. Select Authorized (A).

  • Page 41: Enable And Disable Manager Mode

    4–14 Managing the DECserver 90L The following example shows how to clear the authorized mode. -> Set Return |1 PORT_1* |2 PORT_2 |3 PORT_3 |4 PORT_4 |5 PORT_5 |6 PORT_6 |7 PORT_7 |8 PORT_8 |S Server |P Password |A Authorized...
  • Page 42 Managing the DECserver 90L 4–15 Enabling Manager Mode by Menu To enable manager mode from the menu: 1. Enter SET at the DECserver 90L prompt. The * indicates the port you are attached to. 2. Select Manager (M). 3. Select Enable (E).
  • Page 43 To disable manager mode operation for a port, you must be attached to the port and use the Set command. To disable manager mode from the menu: 1. Enter SET at the DECserver 90L prompt. The * indicates the port you are attached to. 2. Select Manager (M).

  • Page 44: Show Command

    The Show command allows you to show port or server parameters, status, and counters. Show Port The Show Port command displays the status for each of the eight ports of the DECserver 90L. Table 4–3 describes each of the fields in the port status display. Table 4–3 Port Status Description Field...

  • Page 45: Decserver 90L

    The following example shows the Show Port command used to examine the status of all the ports. The example shows the command entered interactively. 1. Enter Show at the DECserver 90L prompt. The * indicates the port you are attached to. 2. Select Ports (P).
  • Page 46 Show Status of Port by Menu The following example shows how to examine the status of a selected port using menu mode. 1. Enter Show at the DECserver 90L prompt. The * indicates the port you are attached to. 2. Select 1.

  • Page 47: Show Server

    The Show Server command can be entered interactively or by a command line. The following example shows the Show Server command entered interactively. 1. Enter Show at the DECserver 90L prompt. The * indicates the port you are attached to. 2. Select Server (S).
  • Page 48 Managing the DECserver 90L 4–21 -> Show Return |1 MYPORT* |2 PORT_2 |3 PORT_3 |4 PORT_4 |5 PORT_5 |6 PORT_6 |7 PORT_7 |8 PORT_8 |P Ports |S Server Return DECserver 90L V1.0 BL2.0 Address: 08-00-2B-XX-XX-XX Protocol: LAT V5.2 Name: MYSERVER...

  • Page 49: Reset Command

    Reset Command by Menu The following example shows the reset command used to reset port 1. The examples show the command entered interactively. 1. Enter Reset at the DECserver 90L prompt. The * indicates the port you are attached to. 2. Enter 1.

  • Page 50: Command Line

    The DECserver 90L user interface provides a command line interpreter as an alternate means to set and show port and server parameters. The command line interpreter helps with the control of the DECserver 90L by network management software and by users who want to bypass the menu interface.
  • Page 51 4–24 Managing the DECserver 90L Set Password: -> SET P,<old_password>,<new_password> Set Authorized Mode: -> SET A,S,<password> Clear Authorized Mode: -> SET A,C Enable Manager Mode: -> SET M,E,<password> Disable Manager Mode: -> SET M, D Show Port Parameters: -> SHOW P Show Server Parameters: ->...

  • Page 52: Using A Printer

    The installation requirements for printers are dependent on the system environment in which it is installed. However, there are three basic steps that need to be performed when setting a DECserver 90L port for use by a printer. 1. Choose the port to be used.
  • Page 53 4–26 Managing the DECserver 90L 3. Configure the print queue to point to the port (LTA1234:) defined in the previous step. Refer to your system documentation for information on this procedure. NOTE If you want to set all eight ports for use by printers, the eighth port’s parameters must be set using a MOP console carrier...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot the DECserver 90L. Before you begin you should: 1. Verify that the unit is properly installed. 2. Note the fault condition. 3. Isolate the problem. Use Table 5–1 as a guide to determine the probable cause and the suggested solution.
  • Page 55 5–2 Troubleshooting Table 5–1 (Cont.) DECserver 90L Troubleshooting If... Then... Do this... There is no response The port and Shutoff and turn on terminal. at the prompt (->) terminal baud rates Press Return twice to set the are not compatible.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting 5–3 Table 5–1 (Cont.) DECserver 90L Troubleshooting If... Then... Do this... The printer does not The port is not set Set the port for the printer. work for a printer. The baud rates are Check printer and port baud incompatible.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications for the DECserver 90L are divided into the following categories: • Physical dimensions • Environmental specifications • Electrical specifications • LAT specifications Physical Dimensions The physical dimensions of the DECserver 90L are as follows: Dimension Value Height 3.18 cm ( 1.25 in) Width 27.31 cm ( 10.75 in)

  • Page 58: Environmental Specifications

    A–2 Specifications Environmental Specifications The DECserver 90L is designed to operate in an office environment or equipment room environment such as, telephone closets or satellite equipment rooms. It is not intended to operate in an air plenum. Operating Environment The operating environment for the DECserver 90L is as follows:...

  • Page 59: Power Specifications

    DECserver 90L Item Value Input voltage 4.75 to 5.25 Vdc Input current 1.0 A Connector Pin Out Table A–1 describes the pin out of the MMJ connectors on the DECserver 90L. NOTE The DECserver 90L does not provide modem control signals.

  • Page 60: Port Circuit

    Receive return (RXB) Receive (RXA) Ready-In or DTR This signal is pulled high when power is applied to the DECserver 90L. This signal is tied to ground through a 3K ohm resistor. Figure A–1 shows the circuit connections for each port.

  • Page 61: Lat Specifications

    Specifications A–5 LAT Specifications This section provides a description of the LAT implemented by the DECserver 90L. Table A–2 lists the server characteristics. Table A–2 LAT Server Characteristics Characteristic Setting High protocol x5.2.0 Low protocol x5.0.0 Product type code Node type...

  • Page 62: Related Documentation

    Configuration Guide Ordering Information Customers may order documents by phone or mail. Continental USA and Puerto Rico Call 800-258-1710 or mail to: Digital Equipment Corporation Peripherals and Supplies Group P.O. Box CS2008 Nashua, NH 03061 New Hampshire, Alaska, and Hawaii Call 1-603-884-6660.
  • Page 63 B–2 Related Documentation Digital Personnel Digital personnel may order these documents from: Digital Equipment Corporation 444 Whitney Street Northboro, MA 01532 Attn: Publishing and Circulation Services (NRO3/W3) Order Processing Section...
  • Page 64 Index Activity indicator, 1–5 Environmental specifications, A–2 Authorization operation, set and Error, fault conditions, 5–1 clear, 4–11 Error codes and information, 3–6 to 3–8 Ethernet address location of, 1–5 Backplane connector, 1–5 Backplane installation, 2–5 Fault conditions, 5–1 Command line, 4–23 Commands for management, 4–3 Getting started, 1–2...
  • Page 65 4–20 Set command, 4–3 Specifications, A–1 Standalone installation, 2–1 Password changing by menu, 4–10 Personal Computer how to use the DECserver 90L Terminal with a, 3–1 how to use the DECserver 90L Physical dimensions, A–1 with a, 3–1 Port supported characteristics, 1–3...
  • Page 66 Index 3 Terminal session (Cont.) establishing a session, 3–1 interrupting a session, 3–3 resuming an interrupted session, 3–3 Troubleshooting determining cause and solution, 5–1 to 5–3...

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