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DECserver 90M+

Installation Guide

Part Number: IG-DCSRV-00
September 2003
This document describes how to install and troubleshoot the DECserver 90M+.

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    DECserver 90M+ Installation Guide Part Number: IG-DCSRV-00 September 2003 This document describes how to install and troubleshoot the DECserver 90M+.
  • Page 2 Digital Networks makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
  • Page 3 NOTICES FCC Notice — Class A Computing Device: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 CE Notice — Class A Computing Device: Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Overview........................ -iii Purpose of This Guide ..................-iii Intended Audience .................... -iii Chapter 1 Overview Introduction......................1-1 In This Chapter ....................1-1 Chapter 2 Installation Overview....................... 2-1 Introduction...................... 2-1 In This Chapter ....................2-1 Standalone Installation..................2-2 Backplane Installation..................2-6 Booting From Flash RAM ................

  • Page 7: Overview

    Preface Overview This manual describes the procedures used to install and troubleshoot the DECserver 90M+. Purpose of This Guide This guide describes how to install the DECserver 90M+ hardware. It also provides problem-solving information and product specifications. Read through this guide completely to understand the features and capabilities. Intended Audience This guide is intended for the hardware installer.

  • Page 8: Structure Of This Guide

    Structure of This Guide This guide is organized as follows: Chapter/ Title Description Appendix Preface Preface Describes the use and audience for this document. Chapter 1 Overview Provides an overview of the DECserver 90M+ features. Chapter 2 Installation Describes selected methods of installing the DECserver 90M+.
  • Page 9 Conventions This document uses the following conventions. Convention Description Bold Type Indicates user input. special type This special type indicates system output or user input. Ctrl /X Hold down the Control key and simultaneously press the key specified by X. The DECserver displays this key combination as ^X.
  • Page 10 The following are used to call attention to important information throughout this document NOTE: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information NOTE that may be of special importance. WARNING: Warns against an action that could result in the presence of an electrical hazard.

  • Page 11: Support Services

    To locate product-specific information, information about our other products, or product warranty information refer to our website: http://www.digitalnetworks.net/ To contact us by mail: Digital Networks 20 North Wentworth Ave Londonderry, NH 03053-7438 To contact us by phone: U.S. and Canada...
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  • Page 13: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Overview Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the DECserver 90M+. In This Chapter Information is presented in this chapter as follows: Topic Page Description Features Overview 1-1...
  • Page 14 Description Description The DECserver 90M+ is a full function asynchronous device and remote access server designed to operate in multi-vendor environments. The DECserver 90M+ can be configured as a standalone/stackable device, in the MultiStack System or as a module in the DEChub 90 or MultiSwitch 900 hub backplane. The MultiStack System supports standalone configurations.
  • Page 15 Description LAN. Figure 1–1 shows a typical DECserver 90M+ configuration in a Ethernet Figure 1-1: DECserver 90M+ Connection Overview 1-3...
  • Page 16 Manageable through remote console facility on OpenVMS, ULTRIX, or UNIX systems • Manageable using Terminal Server Manager (TSM) software (OpenVMS only) Note: The TSM application is no longer maintained by Digital Networks. • Kerberos-based user authentication support • Command line recall and editing •...
  • Page 17 Features — Terminal Device/Session Management Protocol (TD/SMP) — Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) — Directed Trivial File Transfer Protocol (DTFTP) with DECserver 90M+ with BootRom Version 1.0 or greater. Figure 1–2 calls out the DECserver 90M+ controls, indicators, and connectors. Table 1–1 provides a description of these features.
  • Page 18 Features Table 1-1: Controls, Indicators, and Connectors Item Description Power Indicator Turns on when +5 volts are supplied to the DECserver 90M+. System OK Indicator Turns on when the DECserver 90M+ successfully completes the ROM- based self-tests. Network OK Indicator Turns on when you connect the DECserver 90M+ to a properly terminated network.
  • Page 19 Features Item Description Back Cover Covers the backplane connector and mounting assembly. Present on standalone units only. Reset Switch Resets the DECserver 90M+ to the factory-default characteristics. Overview 1-7...
  • Page 20 Features 1-8 Overview...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Overview Introduction This chapter describes how to install the DECserver 90M+ as a standalone device (on a tabletop or mounted to a wall) or added to the DEChub 90 or MS900 Ethernet backplane. In This Chapter Topic Page Installing the DECserver 90M+ Hardware Running the DECserver 90M+ Self-Tests...

  • Page 22: Standalone Installation

    Installing the DECserver 90M+ Hardware Installing the DECserver 90M+ Hardware The following sections describe how to install the DECserver 90M+ hardware as a standalone device, multistack system, or in a backplane. Standalone Installation Depending on your configuration, you can install the DECserver 90M+ as a tabletop device or on a wall by performing the following steps: Wallmount Only: 1) Remove the wall mounting cover plate (refer to Figure 2–1).
  • Page 23 Installing the DECserver 90M+ Hardware 8) Optionally, attach a device configured with the following settings to the console port (default is port 1) using a cable terminated with an RJ45compatible plug. Character size Flow control Parity NONE Stop bits Dynamic Input speed 9600 baud Output speed...
  • Page 24 Installing the DECserver 90M+ Hardware Figure 2-1 shows how to remove the wall mount cover plate of the DECserver 90M+. Figure 2-1: Removing the Wall Mounting Cover Plate 2-4 Installation...
  • Page 25 Installing the DECserver 90M+ Hardware Figure 2-2 shows the standalone configuration of the 10BASE-T connection as described in Table 2-1. Figure 2-2: Standalone Configuration – 10BASE-T Connection DN-7196 Table 2-1: Description of Standalone Configuration (10BASE-T) Callout Number Description International Power Supply RJ45 Ethernet North American Power Supply Reset Switch...

  • Page 26: Backplane Installation

    Installing the DECserver 90M+ Hardware Backplane Installation To install the DECserver 90M+ in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane, perform the following steps: 1) Remove the back cover (refer to Figure 2–1). 2) Place the lower mounting tab, located on the back of the DECserver 90M+, in the appropriate mounting slot on the backplane (refer to Figure 2–3).
  • Page 27 Installing the DECserver 90M+ Hardware Figure 2-3: Backplane Installation LKG-6740-92I Installation 2-7...
  • Page 28 Running the DECserver 90M+ Self-Tests Running the DECserver 90M+ Self-Tests The DECserver 90M+ runs a series of self-tests when you turn on the power. It reports test status through the DECserver 90M+ Port Activity LEDs (refer to Figure 1–2). If the DECserver 90M+ is not properly connected to an Ethernet LAN (refer to the section, Installing the DECserver 90M+ Hardware, in this chapter), the network loopback self-tests fail.

  • Page 29: Booting From Flash Ram

    Loading the DECserver Network Access Software Loading the DECserver Network Access Software Before you load the software, optionally attach a terminal to the console port. The DECserver 90M+ displays status messages on the console terminal while the boot sequence is running. Status messages indicate the Ethernet address of the DECserver 90M+, the name of the load image it is looking for, and the current stage of the boot process.

  • Page 30: Using Console Commands To Boot

    Loading the DECserver Network Access Software Table 2-2: LOAD and DUMP Protocols Port LED Meaning Booting from Flash RAM Waiting to retry Ethernet BOOTP/TFTP or dump ISO 8802/3 MOP load or dump MOP load or dump For more information about installing the software, refer to the appropriate DECserver Network Access Software Installation documentation.
  • Page 31 Loading the DECserver Network Access Software Table 2-3: Interactive Boot Mode Commands This command... Means... Boot the DECserver software. B name Boot the DECserver software name. B media:name . The DECserver looks for the software name from the media (Flash RAM or the network) Boot the maintenance software for the DECserver.
  • Page 32 Loading the DECserver Network Access Software • B media:name –– The media name specifies which boot media to use. — FLA: –– Use Flash RAM. For example: B FLA:MNENG4 — ETH: –– Use the network to find a load host. For example: B ETH:MNENG4 —...
  • Page 33 Loading the DECserver Network Access Software IP= the IP address of the DECserver, GW= the IP address of the default gateway, TFTP= the IP address of the TFTP load server. example >>> S IP = address Installation 2-13...
  • Page 34 Verifying the Operation of the DECserver 90M+ Ports Verifying the Operation of the DECserver 90M+ Ports To verify the operation of each port, perform the following steps: 1) Connect a terminal to the port you want to test. 2) Press the Return key two or three times to set the operating speed (autobaud) of the port.

  • Page 35: Reset To Factory Defaults

    Upgrading Firmware The firmware in the DECserver 90M+ is upgradeable and from time to time Digital Networks may make new versions available. Check the Digital Networks website and your DECserver Network Access Software release notes to determine if you need an update.
  • Page 36 On-Board Flash Memory Procedure to determine the DECserver 90M+ Firmware Version: Step Action Attach a terminal to the console port. (Factory Defaults: Port 1, Baud=9600, Parity=None, Databits=8, and StopBits=1) If your configuration settings have changed you console settings may be different. If your DECserver is already booted and running DECserver Network Access Software skip to section B: A) Apply power.
  • Page 37 On-Board Flash Memory Procedure for Upgrading your DECserver 90M+ Firmware: Step Action Make a Bootp/TFTP, TFTP, or MOP load host available on the same lan segment as the DECserver 90M+. Obtain firmware update image and place in the load area. Make sure to use the appropriate filename (ie MNBOOT.SYS for MOP Server or MNBOOT for TFTP).

  • Page 38: Upgrading Software

    On-Board Flash Memory Step Action If you are using a BOOTP/TFTP or MOP to load your file at the ">>>" prompt type: >>> b/u filename If you are using a TFTP server as your load host, you must provide TFTP load information using the S command. This procedure is outlined below: Specify the IP address for the 90M+ to use: >>>...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Overview Introduction This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the DECserver 90M+. This chapter also provides problem and solution information tables to help you isolate hardware, software, or network problems. Before servicing the DECserver 90M+, you should: 1. Verify that you have properly installed the DECserver 90M+. 2.

  • Page 40: Operating Problems

    Operating Problems Operating Problems When troubleshooting self-test or boot problems, connect a terminal to the console port on the DECserver 90M+ to view error messages. Port 1 is the default console port. For descriptions of error messages and tips on trouble-shooting NOTE DECserver 90M+ problems, refer to the Network Access Server Problem Solving Guide.
  • Page 41 Operating Problems Table 3–1 lists some possible hardware, software, or network problems and suggested solutions. Table 3-1: DECserver 90M+ Troubleshooting Problems Possible Causes Action The self-test fails, and The network LED port Terminate the network correctly. the network LED does or 10BASE-T connector not go on.
  • Page 42 Operating Problems Problems Possible Causes Action The Ethernet Reconnect the Ethernet connection may be cable. disconnected The communication port Terminate the T-connector may not be terminated. on the communications port. The 50 ohm Reconnect the terminator(s) to the T- terminator(s). connector may have disonnected.
  • Page 43 Operating Problems Problems Possible Causes Action Check printer port Refer to the Network access. Access Server Problem Solving Guide. Flow control is not set. Refer to the Network Access Server Problem Solving Guide. The power LED is on , the The DECserver 90M+ Ensure LOADING is self-test OK LED is on,...

  • Page 45: Chapter 4 Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Overview Introduction This appendix lists the specifications for the DECserver 90M+. In This Chapter Topic Page Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications Power Specifications DECserver 90M+ Connector Pin Out Cable Connector Pin Out...

  • Page 46: Physical Specifications

    Physical Specifications Physical Specifications Table A–1 lists the physical specifications for the DECserver 90M+. Table A-1: Physical Specifications Dimension Value Height 3.18 cm (1.25 in) Width 27.31 cm (10.75 in Depth 12.70 cm (5.0 in) Weight 0.77 kg (1.7lb)

  • Page 47: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental Specifications Environmental Specifications The DECserver 90M+ is designed to operate in an office environment or in equipment room environments, such as telephone closets or satellite equipment rooms. The operating and shipping environments are described in Tables A–2 and A–3. Table A-2: Operating Environment Dimension Value...

  • Page 48: Power Specifications

    Power Specifications Power Specifications Table A–4 lists the DECserver 90M+ power supply specifications and Table A–5 lists the DECserver 90M+ power specifications. Table A-4: Power Supply Item Value Voltage (North American) 104 Vac to 128 Vac (nominal 120 Vac) Voltage (International) 208 Vac to 256 Vac (nominal 240 Vac) Current at 120 V 0.25 amps...
  • Page 49 DECserver 90M+ Connector Pin Out DECserver 90M+ Connector Pin Out Pin out for the DECserver 90M+ was designed for compatibility with Open DECconnect. Figure A–1 shows the circuit connections for each port. Figure A-1: Port Circuit...
  • Page 50 Cable Connector Pin Out Cable Connector Pin Out This section provides wiring diagrams for the serial communication cable connectors listed in Table A–6. Table A-6: Cable Connectors Item Value BN25G or BN25E 8MP-to-8MP (modular plug) equipment cable BN24H 8MP-to-6MMP (modified modular plug) office cable The BN25x is a twisted-pair (four twisted pairs) cable with standard 8-pin modular plugs.
  • Page 51 Cable Connector Pin Out Table A-7 defines the wiring configuration for the BN25G cable. Table A-7: BN25G Cable Wiring Configurations. DECserver 90M+ RJ45 8-pin Modular Plug 8-pin Modular Plug Signal Signal RXD GND RXD GND TXD GND TXD GND Not used Not used Not used Not used...
  • Page 52 Cable Connector Pin Out Figure A-3: BN24H Office Cable Wiring Diagram Table A-8 defines the wiring configuration for the BN24H cable. Table A-8: Wiring Configuration for the BN24H cable DECserver 90M+ Asynchronous Device or Wall Plate 6-pin Modular Plug 8-pin Modular Plug Signal Signal RXD GND...

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