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  • Page 1 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation Order Number: EK-DEFEA-IN. B01...
  • Page 2 NOTICE – Class B Computing Device: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion.
  • Page 3 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation February 1994 This manual describes how to install and verify the opera- tion of the DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA. Supersession/Update Information: This is a revised manual. Order Number: EK-DEFEA-IN. B01...
  • Page 4 February 1994 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Preface Introduction Fiber-Optic SAS Controller (DEFEA-AA) ..1–4 UTP SAS Controller (DEFEA-UA) ... 1–5 Fiber-Optic DAS Controller (DEFEA-DA) ..1–6 LED Descriptions .
  • Page 6 Configuring the Controller ....2–6 Installing the Controller ....2–8 2.5.1 Fiber-Optic SAS Controller (DEFEA-AA)
  • Page 7 Running Self-Test ......3–10 Running INSTVER Diagnostics ... . 3–10 Using the Digital Local Management Application (DEClma)
  • Page 8 1–2 Fiber-Optic SAS Controller (DEFEA-AA) ..1–4 1–3 UTP SAS Controller (DEFEA-UA) ... 1–5 1–4 Fiber-Optic DAS controller (DEFEA-DA) ..1–6 1–5 DOS-Format Distribution Diskette (Example) 1–11 2–1...
  • Page 9 Safety Any warning or caution that appears in this manual is defined as follows: Warning Contains information to prevent personal injury. Caution Contains information to prevent damage to equipment. Vorsicht Enthält Informationen, die beachtet wer- den müssen, um den Benutzer vor Scha- den zu bewahren.
  • Page 10 The cautions you must observe for the hardware described in this manual are listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish. The pages on which these safety messages appear are also listed. CAUTION Static electricity can damage modules and electronic components. Digital recom- mends using a grounded antistatic wrist strap and a grounded work surface when handling any modules.
  • Page 11 WARNING Some fiber-optic equipment can emit laser light that can injure your eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or connector port. Al- ways assume the cable is connected to a light source. (Page 2–24) VORSICHT Schauen Sie niemals direkt in ein Glasfas- erkabel oder einen Glasfaseranschluß.
  • Page 12 CAUTION When adding any option module to your computer, verify that the combined power (wattage) required for all modules in your computer does not exceed the power sup- ply rating. Check your computer documen- tation for this information. (Page A-4) ACHTUNG Wenn Sie Zusatzmodule in Ihren Com- puter einbauen, darf die gemeinsame...
  • Page 13 WARNING To prevent personal injury or equipment damage, do not insert telecommunications cabling into the optical bypass relay connec- tor. (Pages 1–7 and B–1) VORSICHT Um Personen oder Ger tesch den zu ver- meiden, dürfen Sie das Telefonkabel AUF KEINEN FALL am Anschluß des optis- chen Bypass–Relais anschließen.
  • Page 14 FDDI networks. To install this product, you must be familiar with your computer’s EISA configu- ration utility. Related Documents Additional information relative to the DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA and Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) networks can be found in the following documents: •...
  • Page 15 • Fiber Distributed Data Interface System Level Description (Order No. EK-DFSLD-SD) Describes the FDDI system, how it works, and the role of the individual components. • Fiber Distributed Data Interface Network Configuration Guidelines (Order No. EK-DFDDI-CG) This manual describes the guidelines for connecting devices to an FDDI network.
  • Page 16 Conventions Used in This Manual This manual uses the following conventions: Indicates a literal example of system output. Special type In interactive examples, bold type indicates bold text that you must enter exactly as shown. In text, bold type indicates a command, di- rectory name, or file name.

  • Page 17: Utp Sas Controller (Defea-Ua)

    Introduction Fiber-Optic SAS Controller (DEFEA-AA) UTP SAS Controller (DEFEA-UA) Fiber-Optic DAS Controller (DEFEA-DA) LED Descriptions Software Description Distribution Diskettes...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    Introduction The DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA (hereafter called the controller) provides direct connection of industry-standard computers with an EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) bus to a 100-megabits/second FDDI network. Drivers for supported oper- ating systems provide the configuration flexibility required in mul- tivendor networks.
  • Page 19 National Standards Institute (ANSI) Twisted Pair-Physi- cal Medium Dependent (TP-PMD) standard. Figure 1–1 shows an example of how a SAS- or DAS-configured, EISA-compatible computer interfaces to the FDDI network using fiber-optic or Category 5 TP cable. 1–2 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 20: Sas/Das Controllers Configured In An Fddi Network

    Figure 1–1: SAS/DAS Controllers Configured in an FDDI Network FDDI network FDDI network FDDI concentrator Category 5 UTP cable DEFEA-UA DEFEA-DA controller controller Computer Computer DEFEA-AA controller Computer LKG–8905–94I Introduction 1–3...

  • Page 21: Fiber-Optic Sas Controller (Defea-Aa)

    (LED) on the controller mounting bracket indicates the operating status of the controller and its PHY port. Refer to Section 1.4 for a description of the controller LEDs. Figure 1–2: Fiber-Optic SAS Controller (DEFEA-AA) ANSI MIC connector LKG–8906–94I 1–4 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 22: Utp Sas Controller (Defea-Ua)

    1.2 UTP SAS Controller (DEFEA-UA) The UTP SAS controller (Figure 1–3) consists of two cards: a par- ent card and an attached daughter card that is connected by a 40-pin connector. The parent card plugs into a single EISA bus slot. The controller contains onboard diagnostics that execute when power is applied.

  • Page 23: Fiber-Optic Das Controller (Defea-Da)

    PHY port. Refer to Section 1.4 for a de- scription of the controller LEDs. Figure 1–4: Fiber-Optic DAS Controller (DEFEA-DA) Keyed ribbon cable (connects DAS cards) Parent card ANSI MIC connector Daughter card ANSI MIC connector RJ–12 (OBR) connector LKG–6863-94I 1–6 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 24: Led Descriptions

    An ANSI MIC connector on each card provides the FDDI DAS in- terface (directly to the FDDI ring). The fiber-optic DAS controller daughter card contains an RJ-12 connector for inserting an optional optical bypass relay (OBR). This relay maintains connectivity of the FDDI ring in the absence of power or during fault conditions in the node.
  • Page 25 Link Confidence Test (LCT) failure; retry loop If on before system boots, indi- cates self-test failure Flashing –– Illegal topology Off –– Port disabled via man- agement or LED or controller broken 1–8 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 26: Software Description

    1.5 Software Description The software packages required to operate the controller on the net- work are: • Operating system software This is your system software, such as DOS, SCO UNIX, OS/2, or Windows NT. • Network operating system software This includes software such as Novell NetWare, Digital PATHWORKS, or Microsoft LAN Manager.
  • Page 27 Diskette 2 is the SCO UNIX distribution diskette that con- tains the following information: – A rel_inst.notes file that explains how to install the DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA SCO UNIX software – The software files necessary to install the SCO LLI Driver software –...

  • Page 28: Dos-Format Distribution Diskette (Example)

    Figure 1–5: DOS-Format Distribution Diskette (Example) release.not readme.txt Idec3001.cfg diag Idec3002.cfg config declma mslanman.dos novell mslanman.os2 winnt LKG-8914–94I Introduction 1–11...

  • Page 29: Installation

    Installation Checking Package Contents Preparing to Install the Controller Verifying System and Software Requirements Configuring the Controller Installing the Controller Verifying the Installation Installing Drivers from the DOS-Format Distribution Diskette Installing the SCO UNIX Driver Connecting to the Network Verifying the Controller Operation on the Network...
  • Page 30 Installation This chapter describes how to install the controller into any 32-bit EISA bus-compatible computer and how to connect it to the net- work. Installing your controller involves the following steps: 1. Printing and reading the README.TXT file in the root direc- tory of diskette 1, and the README.TXT file for your oper- ating environment.

  • Page 31: Checking Package Contents

    Two or more 3 1/2-inch, 1.44-MB diskettes: – Diskette 1: DOS-format distribution diskette – Diskette 2: Distribution diskette for SCO UNIX – Additional diskettes can be included for product en- hancement (for example, a firmware upgrade diskette) 2–2 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 32: Contents Of Shipping Package

    Notify your carrier immediately if there is any shipping damage. If the kit is incomplete, contact your Digital sales representative. Figure 2–1: Contents of Shipping Package DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA installation (this manual) (Antistatic bag) Controller Diskettes (2) Your shipment can include additional diskettes.

  • Page 33: Preparing To Install The Controller

    A Phillips-head screwdriver and a flat-head screwdriver. 2.3 Verifying System and Software Requirements The DOS and SCO UNIX requirements are listed separately in the following sections. Configure the controller after you verify the requirements for your operating environment (refer to Section 2.4). 2–4 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 34: Dos Requirements

    2.3.1 DOS Requirements The following are system and software requirements for DOS computers. • Computer operating system and network operating system compatibility. Refer to your system documentation for in- structions on displaying your software version number. • Adequate disk and DRAM memory space. Refer to your system documentation for instructions on verifying your sys- tem memory requirements.

  • Page 35: Configuring The Controller

    3. Read your computer system documentation for information about using the EISA configuration utility to add a new hardware option to your system. 2–6 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 36: Configuration Files

    4. Insert the EISA configuration utility diskette (write-enabled) into the appropriate disk drive. This diskette is packaged with your computer. 5. Turn on the power to your computer system. 6. Follow your EISA configuration utility instructions to copy the configuration files (!DEC3001.CFG and !DEC3002.CFG) from diskette 1 to your EISA configura- tion utility diskette.

  • Page 37: Installing The Controller

    To install the controller, complete the following steps: 1. Remove any diskette(s) from the computer’s disk drive(s). 2. Turn off the power to your computer. 2–8 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 38: Removing The Option Slot Cover

    3. Remove the cover from the computer (refer to your comput- er documentation). 4. Attach the antistatic ground strap to your wrist and clip the other end of the strap to the computer’s chassis ground. 5. Unfasten and remove the option slot cover from the comput- er slot previously identified during the configuration process (see Figure 2–2).
  • Page 39 To install the fiber-optic SAS controller (DEFEA-AA), go to Section 2.5.1. b. To install the UTP SAS controller (DEFEA-UA), go to Section 2.5.2. c. To install the fiber-optic DAS controller (DEFEA-DA), go to Section 2.5.3. 2–10 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 40: Fiber-Optic Sas Controller (Defea-Aa)

    2.5.1 Fiber-Optic SAS Controller (DEFEA-AA) 1. Install the controller into the appropriate option slot and se- cure it with the option slot cover screw (see Figure 2–3). 2. Replace the computer cover. 3. Go to Section 2.6 to verify the installation. Figure 2–3: Installing the Fiber-Optic SAS Controller (DEFEA-AA) Remove...

  • Page 41: Utp Sas Controller (Defea-Ua)

    1. Install the controller into the appropriate option slot and se- cure it with the option slot cover screw (see Figure 2–4). 2. Replace the computer cover. 3. Go to Section 2.6 to verify the installation. Figure 2–4: Installing the UTP SAS Controller (DEFEA-UA) LKG-8909-94I 2–12 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 42: Fiber-Optic Das Controller (Defea-Da)

    2.5.3 Fiber-Optic DAS Controller (DEFEA-DA) 1. Install the controller and daughter card into the appropriate option slots and secure them using the screws that held the option slot covers (see Figure 2–5). 2. Connect the ribbon cable. Note that the ribbon cable connec- tors are keyed and can be installed in only one position.

  • Page 43: Verifying The Installation

    You are now ready to install your device driver: • To install device drivers from diskette 1, the DOS-format distribution diskette, go to Section 2.7. • To install the SCO UNIX device driver, go to Section 2.8. 2–14 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 44: Distribution Diskette

    2.7 Installing Drivers from the DOS-Format Distribution Diskette This section explains how to install the following device drivers from the DOS-format distribution diskette: • DOS NDIS 2.01 driver • OS/2 NDIS 2.01 driver • Windows NT drivers • Novell NetWare drivers and software 2.7.1 Installing the DOS NDIS 2.01 Driver The DOS-format distribution diskette (diskette 1) contains the driver and software for using your controller in a DOS system.

  • Page 45: Installing The Os/2 Ndis 2.01 Driver

    Use this information along with your operating system documentation to install the de- vice driver for your controller. After you install the driver, proceed to Section 2.9 to connect your system to the network. 2–16 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 46: Installing The Windows Nt Driver

    2.7.3 Installing the Windows NT Driver The DOS-format distribution diskette (diskette 1) contains the driver and software for using your controller, under Windows NT, on a variety of hardware platforms. NOTE Refer to Section 2.7.5 if you need instructions on loading and viewing the DOS-format distribution diskette.
  • Page 47 NetWare README.TXT files. 3. Refer to the appropriate NetWare README.TXT file for more specific installation information. After you install the driver, proceed to Section 2.9 to connect your system to the network. 2–18 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...
  • Page 48 2.7.4.2 Using Custom Parameters for NetWare SFT III The Novell NetWare SFT III mirrored-server link (MSL) drivers contain additional custom driver parameters that are not available to standard MSL drivers. The following parameters are implemented in the controller MSL drivers. Refer to the corresponding driver README.TXT file for the latest list of optional parameters.
  • Page 49 Note that the MSGTIMEOUT value is the maximum number of clock ticks (1 clock tick = 1/18 of a second) allowed for an ac- knowledgment (ACK) packet to be received after a message is transmitted. Increase the number until the link becomes stable. 2–20 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...
  • Page 50 Increasing Message Retry Count Running the driver on a busy network increases the possibility for a packet to become lost between the two MSL cards. As your net- work traffic increases, it can become necessary to increase the retry count. To adjust the retry count, add the following RETRY option to the command line when loading the MSL driver.

  • Page 51: Loading And Viewing The Dos-Format Diskette

    Type the following command at the DOS prompt: Return more < readme.txt The file is displayed, one screen at a time. b. To view the next screen, press the space bar. c. To quit viewing the file, press Ctrl/C 2–22 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 52: Installing The Sco Unix Driver

    2.8 Installing the SCO UNIX Driver Perform the following steps to install the SCO UNIX driver: 1. Extract the SCO UNIX release notes and installation notes by completing the following steps: a. Log in to your superuser (root) account. b. Insert diskette 2 into disk drive A. c.

  • Page 53: Connecting To The Network

    1. Connect the FDDI cable to the controller: a. To connect the FDDI cables to fiber-optic SAS or DAS controllers, go to Section 2.9.1. b. To connect the FDDI cables to the UTP SAS controller, go to Section 2.9.2. 2–24 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 54: Fiber-Optic Sas Or Das Controllers

    2.9.1 Fiber-Optic SAS or DAS Controllers 1. Connect the FDDI cable(s); see Figure 2–6. 2. Observe the controller LED(s): The LED(s) should be a steady green, indicating a proper connection to the FDDI network device. If you observe any other indication, refer to Chapter 3, Table 3–2, to isolate and correct the problem.

  • Page 55: Connecting The Fddi Cable To The Utp Sas Controller

    Chapter 3, Table 3–2, to isolate and correct the problem. 3. Go to Section 2.10 to verify proper network operation. Figure 2–7: Connecting the FDDI Cable to the UTP SAS Controller Category 5 UTP FDDI cable UTP SAS Controller LED LKG-8912-94I 2–26 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 56: Verifying The Controller Operation On The Network

    2.10 Verifying the Controller Operation on the Network To verify that your controller is operational in the network, use your network operating system software, such as the executable file NETX.EXE for Novell NetWare clients, to make an interconnec- tion to another node on the network. If you cannot establish and maintain communications with another node, refer to Chapter 3, Table 3–3, to isolate and correct the prob- lem.

  • Page 57: Running Self-Test

    Problem Solving Isolating Controller, Driver Configuration, and Installation Faults Diagnosing Problems with a Previously Operational Controller Isolating Network Connection Faults Isolating Network Interconnect Faults Running Self-Test Running INSTVER Diagnostics Using the DIgital Local Management Application (DEClma) 1–28 Book Title Digital Confidential...

  • Page 58: Problem Solving

    Problem Solving This chapter contains tables describing possible problems with the controller hardware/software installation, configuration, connec- tion to the network access device, and network interconnection (communication with a target node). The tables suggest causes and solutions for each symptom. The diagnostic tables are grouped in the following categories: •...

  • Page 59: Isolating Controller, Driver Configuration, And Installation Faults

    When diagnosing problems during the initial installation of the controller, use Table 3–1, Table 3–2, and Table 3–3. These tables list symptoms, probable causes, and suggest corrective actions to remedy problems related to possible installation faults. 3–2 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 60: Normal Powerup

    3.2.3 Problem-Solving Tools The following tools are not supplied but can be ordered from Digital Equipment Corporation: • A nonattenuated FDDI loopback connector (Part Number: 12-32005-01) for testing the FDDI port.

  • Page 61: Isolating Controller And Driver Configuration And Installation Faults

    Digital sales repre- sentative. System is on, but The card settings Reconfigure the con- there is no response conflict with another troller using different from the keyboard. card in the system. IRQ level settings and/or memory map- ping. 3–4 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...
  • Page 62 Table 3–1 (Cont.): Isolating Controller and Driver Configuration and Installation Faults Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action System is on; LED is With no FDDI cable Reboot the system red. connected, the con- and watch the self- troller is suspect. test. If the problem persists, contact your Digital sales repre- sentative.

  • Page 63: Isolating Network Connection Faults

    (repeatedly). System is on. Invalid topology. Use a valid topology Controller LED configuration. is flashing red. Use the DEClma Show SMT command to view the current connection capabilities. Refer to the DEClma documenta- tion for details. 3–6 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...
  • Page 64 Table 3–2 (Cont.): Isolating Network Connection Faults Probable Symptom Cause Corrective Action System is on. Network Disconnect the controller cable. Controller LED problem. If the LED flashes green, the con- is steady red. troller is functional. Reconnect the cable, try a new cable, or connect to a different concentrator port.
  • Page 65 (refer to Section 3.7). disabled. Controller driver Reinstall the appropriate driver. If is not installed the fault persists, replace the properly. controller. Network operat- Refer to your network operating ing system soft- system documentation. ware is not enabled. 3–8 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 66: Isolating Network Interconnect Faults

    3.4 Isolating Network Interconnect Faults Table 3–3 lists problems that you may encounter when you estab- lish communication with a target node. Fault isolation at this level is beyond the scope of installing the controller. Table 3–3: Isolating Network Interconnect Faults Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action...

  • Page 67: Running Self-Test

    INSTVER checks and reports the status of the following controller logic functions: • The bus controller chip test verifies proper operation of this chip. This test verifies controller addressing. • The buffer RAM test verifies the data storage capability of the controller RAM. 3–10 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...
  • Page 68 • The internal loopback test verifies the controller’s ability to send/receive an FDDI frame out to (but not including) the controller’s optical transceiver. • The external loopback test verifies the controller’s ability to send/receive an FDDI frame to/from the network. •...
  • Page 69 README.TXT file for installing DEClma. For SCO UNIX, the executable is located in /usr/bin and can be executed from any path by typing declma . Additional- Return ly, declma.doc is in the subdirectory /usr/lib/dfe. 3–12 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 70: Configurations And Specifications

    Configurations and Specifications This appendix lists the controller’s physical characteristics, de- scribes the configuration utility, and lists the controller’s operating environment and power requirements. A.1 Physical Description The controller is a full-length IBM AT form-factor card that uses the full EISA-specified, 32-bit bus connector. The major components on the controller card are as follows: •...

  • Page 71: Controller Configurations

    Refer to A:\CONFIG\README.TXT on disk 1 for additional configuration information regarding memory address range and IRQ selections. The IRQ selections for the controller are as follows: • IRQ9 • IRQ10 • IRQ11 • IRQ15 Shared and not-shared interrupts are supported. A–2 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 72: Memory Address Range Selections

    Table A–1: Memory Address Range Selections Memory Buffer Size C0000-C7FFF C0000-C0400 Disable Adapter RAM C8000-CFFFF C2000-C2400 D0000-D7FFF C4000-C4400 D8000-DFFFF C6000-C6400 E0000-E7FFF* C8000-C8400 E8000-EFFFF* CA000-CA400 CC000-CC400 CE000-CE400 D0000-D0400 D2000-D2400 D4000-D4400 D6000-D6400 D8000-D8400 DA000-DA400 DC000-DC400 DE000-DE400 E0000-E0400* E2000-E2400* E4000-E4400* E6000-E6400* E8000-E8400* EA000-EA400* EC000-EC400* EE000-EE400* *Some systems do not support the E0000-EFFFF, E0000-E7FFF, or...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    CAUTION When adding any option module to your computer, verify that the combined power (wattage) required for all modules in your computer does not exceed the power supply rating. Check your computer documentation for this information. A–4 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 74: Optical Bypass And Fddi Connectors

    Optical Bypass and FDDI Connectors This appendix describes the controller’s connectors and connector keying arrangements. B.1 Optical Bypass Relay (OBR) RJ-12 Connector The OBR connector (see Figure B–1) allows an OBR device to maintain FDDI dual-ring integrity if the controller fails or its power is turned off.

  • Page 75: Fddi Connector Keying

    MIC A and MIC B for the DAS controller and MIC S for the SAS controllers (see Figure B–2). Note that the controllers connect to either a MIC M type connector of a concentrator or the A and B ports of another FDDI device. B–2 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 76: Media Interface Connector Keying

    Figure B–2: Media Interface Connector Keying Plugs Receptacles Connector keying: MIC A Primary in/secondary out–DAS A port MIC B Primary out/secondary in–DAS B port MIC M Concentrator M port MIC S SAS S port LKG-6859-92I The position of the keyway on the MIC plug determines the type of receptacle to which it connects.

  • Page 77: Installing Optional Phy Port Key

    PHY key. Do not use a pencil. 2. Slide the key forward and remove it. 3. Tip the replacement key in place and press down. Figure B–3: Changing the PHY Port Key LKG–6937–92I B–4 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 78: Accessing Mibs And Rfcs

    Accessing MIBs and RFCs This appendix describes how to access Digital’s private Manage- ment Information Base (MIB) and Request For Comments (RFCs). Public MIBs can be accessed over the Internet network using any of the following methods: • Electronic mail •...

  • Page 79: Using Ftpmail

    1. Send a mail message to: ftpmail@gatekeeper.dec.com. 2. Ignore the subject line. 3. Include the word “connect” in the first line of the body. 4. Include get commands for each document required; for example: get /pub/DEC/mib/README C–2 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...
  • Page 80 Requests are acknowledged, then queued and processed every 30 minutes. Because of the number of requests, it may take a day or two before you receive a reply. NOTE For more timely access, consider using anonymous ftp (refer to Section C.3). The following are example SUBJECT lines to obtain DDN NIC documents: HELP...

  • Page 81: Using Anonymous Ftp

    6. Use the get command to get the file, or files, that you require. 7. Use the quit command to log out when you are finished. The following example shows how to copy the README file from the repository: C–4 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation...

  • Page 82: Obtaining A Diskette

    NOTE In the following example, user input is shown in bold text. % ftp gatekeeper.dec.com Connected to gatekeeper.dec.com 220 GATEKEEPER.DEC.COM FTP Service Process Name: anonymous 331 ANONYMOUS user ok, send real ident as password. Password: milano@netman.stateu.edu 230 User ANONYMOUS logged in at Tue 10-Aug-1993 10:24-EST, job 54. ftp>...
  • Page 83 Index connection to FDDI networks, 1–2 Accessing MIBs, C–1 description, 1–4, 1–5, 1–6, obtaining a diskette, C–5 A–1 using anonymous ftp, C–4 diagnostics, 1–4, 1–5, 1–6 using electronic mail, C–1 installation, 2–8 using ftpmail, C–2 kit contents, 2–2 Anonymous ftp, accessing models, 1–1 MIBs with, C–4 part numbers, 2–7...

  • Page 84: Isolating Network Connection Faults

    Duplicate address, 3–9 DEClma, 3–11 DEFEA-AA Electronic mail, accessing MIBs description, 1–4 with, C–1 installation, 2–11 DEFEA-DA description, 1–6 installation, 2–13 Fault isolation, 3–2 DEFEA-UA ftpmail, accessing MIBs with, description, 1–5 C–2 installation, 2–12 Device driver, software, 1–9 Diagnostics, INSTVER, 3–10 Display controller address, 3–11 IBM AT form-factor card, A–1...
  • Page 85 NetWare drivers, custom param- eters, 2–19 LEDs Network description, 1–7 configuration, 1–3 states, 1–7 connecting to, 2–24 verifying connection, 2–25, establishing connection to 2–26 another node, 2–27 verifying installation, 2–14 operating software, 1–9 Loading and viewing DOS-for- Network connection faults, iso- mat diskette, 2–22 lating, 3–6 Loopback...
  • Page 86 Product kit, 2–3 Specifications operating environment, A–4 power requirements, control- ler, A–4 radiated emissions, A–4 README.TXT, 1–10 relative humidity, A–4 Requirements temperature, A–4 DOS, 2–5 Static electricity, 2–2 SCO UNIX, 2–5 System requirements, verifying, software, 2–4 2–4 system, 2–4 RFCs. See MIBs RJ-12 connector.
  • Page 87 Digital’s local subsidiary or approved distributor Internal orders should be placed through U.S. Software Supply Business (SSB), Digital Equipment Corporation, 10 Cotton Rd. Nashua, NH. 03063-1260 *Any prepaid order from Puerto Rico must be placed with the Local Digital Subsidiary:...
  • Page 88 DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA Installation EK-DEFEA-IN. B01 READER’S COMMENTS What do you think of this manual? Your comments and suggestions will help us to improve the quality and usefulness of our publications. Please rate this manual: Poor Excellent Accuracy Readability Examples Organization...
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