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8. As a precaution, you can deactivate the Ping-ARP and RARP options. To deactivate the Ping-ARP
and RARP options type the following commands:
set config Ping-ARP=off
set config RARP=off
9. If you plan to use the Digi RealPort software on the host server to control all the 7036-P16 ports,
then the system ports must be configured for use with the Digi RealPort software. Type the
following command: set port range=* dev=rp
10. Issue the reboot command to the 7036-P16 in order to permanently set the changes. Type the
following command: boot action=reset
When the 7036-P16 reboots, then the network configuration is complete.
The 7036-P16 may now be accessed via the Ethernet connection. The user can program other features as
required. See additional documentation on the 7036-P16 Software and Documentation CD.
Using diagnostic aids for the 7036-P16
You might need to use diagnostic programs to identify hardware problems. Use the procedure in this
section to perform this task.
The 7036-P16 is not supported under AIX Diagnostics. A means to diagnose hardware problems with the
7036-P16 is provided by an executable program.
The purpose of this program is to diagnose hardware problems with the 7036-P16, such as bad
connectors, faulty electronic components, and so on. The diagnostic is not intended to resolve protocol
problems, network problems or a faulty host server to which the 7036-P16 may be attached.
Requirements for using the 7036-P16 diagnostic program
v The 7036-P16 and the AIX host server must be on the same network.
v The Digi RealPort Software for AIX Package must be installed.
v The user must ensure the problems are not caused by a faulty host server, the network or a device
attached to any one of the 16 system ports.
v The Diagnostic Program is run from the AIX host server.
v Wrap Plug IBM part number 43G0928.
7036-P16 diagnostic program capabilities
v Wrap data on each of the 16 system ports
v Monitor data on each of the 16 system ports
v Provide VPD (vital production data)
Using the 7036-P16 diagnostic program
1. Log in to the AIX host server as root.
2. From the root home directory type:
./usr/lbin/tty/dpa-ncxa
3.
Press Enter.
4. The next screen will present a list of all the 7036-P16s configured on the host server. The list includes
the device name and the IP Address for each 7036-P16. The user should look at the bottom of the
screen for options.
5. Select a 7036-P16 on the list by using the cursor keys. The 7036-P16 selected is highlighted.
6. Type D to see the 7036-P16 product information.
7. Press enter to test an individual terminal type (tty) port on the selected 7036-P16. The next screen
will present Port-1 of the 7036-P16 that was selected.
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