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  • Page 1 Series 3000 STK3494/3494 User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Preface This user guide for the STK3494/3494 provides the information you need to install, B000408970-03 December 1996 setup, operate and maintain your unit. This User Guide is divided as follows: Chapter 1: Features Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 3: Hardware and General configuration Chapter 4: Host Connections Chapter 5:...
  • Page 4 NOTE: IIS reserves the right to change specification without prior notice, in line with policy of constant product improvement.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface 1. Features 2. Installation 2.1 Before you Begin....................2-1 2.2 Connecting the Cables..................2-2 2.2.1 General Instructions...................2-2 2.2.2 Adapter Installation Procedure..............2-5 2.3 Loading the Software...................2-5 2.3.1 Front Panel....................2-5 2.3.2 Booting and Rebooting the Controller............2-7 2.4 To Begin the Configuration..................2-7 2.5 Controller Setup Menu..................2-8 2.5.1 Keying Functions..................2-11 3.
  • Page 6 5.1 Network Information Configuration Procedure.............5-1 5.2 Network Information Screen.................5-2 5.3 AS/400 System Configuration................5-5 6. Gateway Configuration 6.1 Token Ring Gateway...................6-1 6.2 Ethernet Gateway....................6-3 7. Device Configuration 7.1 Twinax Device Configuration Procedure..............7-1 7.2 Device Language Definition.................7-3 7.3 Mapping Device Sessions..................7-4 7.3.1 Default Mapping..................7-4 7.3.2 Remapping Devices...................7-5 8.
  • Page 7 9.3.4 Example of Ethernet AS/400 Configuration..........9-14 10. SNMP Management 10.1 TCP/IP Network Description................10-1 10.1.1 Essential Parameters Configuration............10-3 10.1.2 SNMP Gateway Definition Screen............10-4 10.1.3 SNMP Manager Configuration...............10-5 10.1.4 Trap Destination Configuration...............10-6...
  • Page 8 Warranty/Copyright/Trademarks Copyright December 1996. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without permission. The material contained in this document is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. No responsibility is assumed for errors or omission which may appear in this document. All product and company names mentioned in this manual are brand names or patented names of the respective companies.

  • Page 9: Features

    1.1Features This chapter provides background information on the 3494 Controller and its main features. The Model 3494 controller is compatible and interchangeable with IBM 5494 Remote Control Unit. It provides a number of connection options which include Twinax, Token Ring and Ethernet.
  • Page 10 Features • Double-byte character set graphic field support • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) • Flexible configuration options • System expandability (can be implemented in the field) Remote workstation Attachment of workstation located in remote sites to one or more AS/400s located in a central location. attachment The 3494 manages information exchanges with the AS/400 system over a communication network.
  • Page 11 Features Remote workstation Attachment of workstation located in remote sites to one or more AS/400s located in a central location. attachment The 3494 manages information exchanges with the AS/400 system over a communication network. send/receive information on each SNA communication line at speeds up to 19.200 Kbps.
  • Page 12 Features Remote workstation Attachment of workstation located in remote sites to one or more AS/400s located in a central location. attachment The 3494 manages information exchanges with the AS/400 system over a communication network. sequence allows the user to switch between sessions on- workstations line.
  • Page 13 Features Remote workstation Attachment of workstation located in remote sites to one or more AS/400s located in a central location. attachment The 3494 manages information exchanges with the AS/400 system over a communication network. The 3494 supports double-byte languages such as Double-byte character set Japanese, Chinese.

  • Page 14: Installation

    2Installation This chapter provides a step by step explanation on how to install your controller and software and begin working with the controller. Note that the differences in 3494 and STK3494 design affects the cable connections and the availability of on-site installation of the Ethernet and Token-Ring adapters.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Cables

    Installation Enviromental Requirements 1. The 3494 controllers should be installed indoors where it is dry, reasonably cool and clean, but otherwise it is not sensitive to environmental conditions or position as long as the specifications, described below, are adhered to. 2.
  • Page 16 Installation 3494 Model Connect the communication cable as follows: a. Turn off the power to the 3494 unit and to the modem and unplug the power cables from the outlets. b. Connect the supplied communication cable between the 3494 Rear Panel LINE connector and the appropriate connector on your modem.
  • Page 17 Installation 6. For AUI cable locate the adapters AUI connector and move the slide latch to the open position. Connect the AUI cable to the AUI connector on the adapter then move the slide latch to the closed position to lock the cable in place STK3494 Model Connect the communication cable as follows: a.

  • Page 18: Adapter Installation Procedure

    Installation 2.2.2Adapter Installation Procedure To install the adapter: 1. Power off the controller and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 2. Unscrew the two screws on the back panel slot that the adapter will be fitted into. Refer to the above figure.
  • Page 19 Installation Indicator: comes on when the disk drive is active. Do not remove the diskette from the drive when the indicator light is on. Panel LED's: The three front panel LEDs indicate communication line activity: PWR Communication is occurring Active Sync line Token-Ring/Ethernet line is active.

  • Page 20: Booting And Rebooting The Controller

    Installation HALT Do not use this key without authorization. Pressing this key causes the Controller to halt all operations. 2.3.2Booting and Rebooting the Controller The Controller is booted from the System diskette. Diagnostics are automatically executed when power is applied and will also run if either OS or UTIL front-panel keys are depressed. If an error occurs, a code is displayed on the front panel.
  • Page 21 Installation Acquire the necessary information for your configuration from your system subscription worksheets. The attributes listed in the previous section are defined in the controller via the setup menu. To access the Setup menu 1. Power-on the Controller. 2. Press the UTIL key on the front panel. 3.
  • Page 22 Installation Setup Menu Options Hardware Configuration Enables the user to define the type of adapters installed in the controller. Pressing F5 will automatically configure the adapters according to the current controller configuration. In the event of a mismatch the user defined configuration and the current adapters in the controller a CARD SETUP ERROR message will be displayed when rebooting the controller.
  • Page 23 Installation the gateway parameters for Token Ring and/or Ethernet. Device Configuration Enables the user to remap physical devices to logical PU sessions. SNMP Configuration Activates the SNMP agent functionality, allows SNMP management of the controller and its devices. File Description Use to enter a short description of the file or notes that may be helpful.

  • Page 24: Keying Functions

    Installation 2.5.1Keying Functions To enable user friendly interface with the Controller, several keys are set aside for the following functions: paging through the menus, quick access to main menu groups and to Help screens, and saving modified options. In Setup, all the AS/400 editing keys may be used. Description HELP Display in-context Help screens.

  • Page 25: Hardware And General Configuration

    Hardware and General Configuration Begin your configuration by defining two functions: Types of adapters installed in the controller and general controller parameters. General controller parameters include options such as number of LSIDs per PU, keyboard language, and local printer. These functions are defined via two separate options accessed from the Setup menu: Hardware Configuration and General information.

  • Page 26: General Parameters Configuration

    Hardware and General Parameters Configuration 3.2General Parameters Configuration The General Information menu enables you to define the following: • LSIDs per PU • Controller serial number • Master language • Local print option To access this menu group, select 2. General Information from the Setup menu. 3.2.1Number of LSIDs per PU An LSID session is a logical session of either a terminal or printer as viewed from the AS/400.
  • Page 27 Hardware and General Parameters Configuration 3.2.2Serial Number Each Controller has a unique serial number located on its underside. This is the number sent to the AS/400 system when establishing sessions. Values = all alphanumeric characters (upper case), in the form XX-XXXXX, the default value being 00-00000.

  • Page 28: Local Printer Setting

    Hardware and General Parameters Configuration 3.2.4Local Printer Setting You may connect a printer to the Controller and print hard-copies of each configuration and setup screen by pressing the Print key. The local printing feature is only applicable to the controller SET UP Utility. L O C A L P R I N T P R I N T E R...

  • Page 29: Line Definitions

    4Host Connections This chapter provides explanations on how to configure controller lines and PU connections to the host. 4.1Line Definitions 4.1.1Introduction The controller can be connected to the AS/400 via SYNC or LAN. A SYNC line runs either SDLC or X.25 protocols. A LAN connection runs LLC protocol. These connections can be either to the same or different AS/400.

  • Page 30: Defining Line Types

    Host Connections 4.1.2Defining Line Types from the Setup menu. The Line Connection screen appears: The communication lines displayed on the screen reflect the hardware configuration as detailed in the table below. Dto access the line description screens where the line parameters are defined.

  • Page 31: Sdlc Line Description

    Host Connections 4.1.3Line Description 4.1.3.1SDLC Line Description If the Sync line was defined as SDLC, an SDLC Parameter Configuration menu will appear. Define the parameters, referring to the parameter descriptions below, and press ENTER. Data Encoding Select the method of data encoding to be used: NRZI - Non-return to zero Inverted recommended for analog modems or DCEs.
  • Page 32 Host Connections 4.1.3.2X.25 Line Description X.25 information is transmitted in packets. These packets consist of a header that contains the control data and the destination address, and the data field that is transparent to the network. The X.25 line description, consists of a screen in which packet parameters are defined to ensure the smooth flow of information.
  • Page 33 Host Connections Negotiation Window Size from call to call. If you permit Control Negotiation, then you must also allow for all the Manual Options. This depends on your network subscription. The default value is permitted [1] = permitted [0] = not permitted Manual Options Allows the operator to change, on a call to call basis, all or some of the options when manually initiating a circuit...

  • Page 34: Token Ring Line Description

    Host Connections Line Speed This is relevant for DCE only, specifying the appropriate baud rate. 4.1.3.3Token Ring Line Description The Controller can be configured as either Token-Ring Attachment or Gateway -- not as both. If you are configuring the Controller in Token-Ring Attachment, you cannot configure it as Gateway.

  • Page 35: Ethernet Line Description

    Host Connections TR Response Timer Maximum time allotted to receive an appropriate response from the host system. The minimum value must be the total number of possible frame delays in the system. Valid value = [1 to 20] seconds; default = [1 second]. TR Inactive Timer Maximum time that the network or host system may be inactive before it is considered inoperative.
  • Page 36 Host Connections Address Format The address can either be entered in Ethernet format (0) or Token Ring format (1) the default value is Ethernet format (0). Connection Number This is the 12-digit MAC address of the controller’s Ethernet adapter Enter the last 8 hexadecimal characters of the connection number, the first four positions are 0200 (Ethernet address format) or...

  • Page 37: Pu Connections To Host

    Host Connections attached workstation. Valid values = [1 to 255] milliseconds; default value = 30 Retry Counter Maximum number of retries to perform checkpoint procedure, after the Response Timer has timed out. the value is the Response Time (X) Retry counter = Total. The total must allow for error detection and recovery.
  • Page 38 Host Connections Page forward to display each PU and its assigned line as illustrated by the following screen: Assign each PU an address according to the following section. Assigning PU Addresses Define each PU with the address assigned to it at the AS/400 system location. The address should match the Station Address as defined in the AS/400 APPC Controller attributes.

  • Page 39: Special Parameters For X.25 Pu's

    Host Connections in the primary PU address and pressing ENTER. If the PU subsystem is disabled, the address value is ignored. 4.2.1Special Parameters for X.25 PU’s The following parameters may be either entered here, or included in the Open/Call/Answer commands (depending on the Virtual circuit type chosen) entered form the SYSTEM_REQUEST command entry line from the terminal initiating communication with the host.
  • Page 40 Host Connections [4] = SVC both. Incoming and outgoing calls. Analogous to "point to point" switched line Reverse Charging Accepted Determines if the DTE will accept reverse charge call from the network. This parameter is valid, ONLY if Manual Options is set to YES.

  • Page 41: Network Information

    5Network Information The Network Information parameters define the network names and connection numbers required for communication between the AS/400 system and the controller. Refer to your network subscriptions sheets for the required information. The Network Information Configuration procedure consists of two parts: Network Information screen and AS/400 System Configuration Parameters.

  • Page 42: Network Information Screen

    Network Information 5.2Network Information Screen This is the first screen accessed when option (5) Network Information is selected from the Setup menu. Define the parameters according to the provided explanations. The screen below illustrates an SDLC screen. This screen is given as an example since it includes the most common parameters.
  • Page 43 Network Information Controller LU Name The name assigned to this controller at the AS/400 system location. It should match the Remote Location Name defined in the AS/400 R EMOTE ORKSTATIONS ONTROLLER attributes. Valid characters are @,#,$,&, 0-9, A-Z (Upper case) up to 8 characters Controller CP Name The Control Point Name depends on whether the Advanced...
  • Page 44 Network Information For X.25 line connection If the PU was assigned an X.25 line type in the Controller Configuration PU Selection menu, then the following parameter will appear on the Network Information menu screen. Connection Number If you intend to initiate SVC calls from the controller or want to verify incoming SVC calls using a network address, an entry is required here.

  • Page 45: As/400 System Configuration

    Network Information 5.3AS/400 System Configuration The AS/400 S parameters enable you to define the Controller with the YSTEM NFORMATION AS/400 system information. There are two sets of identical screens. System 1 screen is for the primary AS/400 system; Systems 2/3/4 are for optional AS/400 Systems. The following information specifies the names and connection numbers required for the controller to communicate with the host.
  • Page 46 Network Information AS/400 LU Name The name of the Primary AS/400. Valid characters are @,#,$,&, 0-9, A-Z (upper case). Up to 8 characters Refer to the chapter 'Controller Line Configuration' under the section 'AS/400 System Information' for tables showing the AS/400 vs.
  • Page 47 Network Information For X.25 Connection Connection Number If you intend to initiate SVC calls from the controller or want to verify incoming SVC calls using a network address, an entry is required here. For X.25 - The Network Address of the AS/400 System.
  • Page 48 Network Information Maximum In Enter the Maximum In value for the AS/400. This value is the maximum number of frames received by the controller before it sends an acknowledgment. Valid values are 1-4 frames. Default is 1. For Ethernet Attachment Address format The address could be entered in Ethernet format ( 0 ) or Token- Ring format ( 1 ).

  • Page 49: Gateway Configuration

    6Gateway Configuration The 3494 Controller supports gateway configuration for Token Ring or Ethernet attachment. The LAN adapter (Ethernet or Token-Ring) enables support of up to 80 PWSs. REMINDER: The Controller can be configured as either Token-Ring line or Gateway - not as both.
  • Page 50 Gateway Configuration 16MBPS Normal or Depends on the ring configuration - ask the system manager. Early release Default is NORMAL Token-Ring This is the 12 digit MAC address of the controller’s Token Ring adapter. address Enter the last 8 hexadecimal characters of Token-Ring address. The first 4 positions of the address are 4000.

  • Page 51: Ethernet Gateway

    Gateway Configuration Maximum In value times 2. Valid values are 2-8 frames. Default is 2. Maximum In This value is the maximum number of frames received by the controller before it sends an acknowledgment. Valid values are 1-4 frames. Default is 1 6.2Ethernet Gateway For Ethernet Gateway configuration access the 3494 - Setup menu and enter option (6)
  • Page 52 Gateway Configuration Default is Ethernet format. Ethernet address This is the 12-digit MAC address of the controller’s Ethernet adapter. The address is assigned by the System Manager and administered locally. Enter the last 8 hexadecimal characters of Ethernet address. The first 4 positions of the address are 0200 ( Ethernet format ) or 4000 ( Token-Ring format ).
  • Page 53 Gateway Configuration the Maximum In value times 2. Valid values are 2-8 frames. Default is 2. Maximum In This value is the maximum number of frames received by the controller before it sends an acknowledgment. Valid values are 1-4 frames. Default is 1...

  • Page 54: Device Configuration

    7Device Configuration The Model 3494 controller supports Twinax devices. It enables you to define the following attributes for the Twinax devices attached to the controller: location, type, language, and PU sessions of the devices. Two types of device configurations are available: default and manual.

  • Page 55: Device Language Definition

    Device Configuration In "Default" mapping, the controller defines the Twinax devices as "T" -- undetermined Twinax device types, and assigns them the master language. The manual method is used to define individual devices with different characteristics (device type, language, additional sessions) than those defined by default. To define the devices using manual configuration, read the section below on Manual Configuration.
  • Page 56 Device Configuration Up to four different languages can be defined per controller; manually mapping the devices, allows you more flexibility in choosing their address and language. You can define different language tables for specific workstations. If you do not define the language for a device, it is automatically assigned the default language assigned to the Controller.

  • Page 57: Mapping Device Sessions

    Device Configuration 7.3Mapping Device Sessions The 3494 Controller supports up to eight PU’s. Up to four PU’s may be configured on a single Adapter Map/LSID Map screen. Each PU must be enabled in the PU Address screen. Below is a partial display showing the LSID Map located on the lower part of the screen. Use the F2 key (next PU) to access the adapter map/ LSID map screen for the remaining PU’s.

  • Page 58: Remapping Devices

    Device Configuration 7.3.2Remapping Devices Devices can be remapped into different LSID addresses in any of the enabled PU's. In addition to a primary session, each display can be assigned three secondary sessions. Secondary sessions need not be restricted to the same PU as the primary session. Note: Press ENTER after all the modifications for a specific device have been completed.

  • Page 59: Session Access

    8Session Access This chapter describes how to access the host via SDLC and X.25 line connections, and Token-Ring and Ethernet attachment. The host access procedure varies according to the type of communication line. Included in this chapter, is the procedure for changing hosts. If any errors occur during communication an error code display on the screen.

  • Page 60: Line Communication

    Session Access 8.2X.25 Line Communication This section describes the three methods used for establishing X.25 communication from the 3494: PVC, SVC Call, and SVC answer. For each method, there are essential parameters and optional ones which, if allowed by the Setup, can be used to override the Setup information.

  • Page 61: Svc Calls

    Session Access a. Change the packet size - type [P] followed by the new packet size. Values = [064, 128, 256 or 512]. b. To change the packet window size - type [W] followed by a two digit code. Code values = [02 to 07] for modulo 8 [02 to 15] for modulo 128 8.2.2SVC Calls Initiate the SVC call with the SYS REQ command.
  • Page 62 Session Access To enter a logical channel: If your network subscription provides more than one logical channel, type [L] followed by a three character hexadecimal code to identify the logical channel to be used. Valid logical channel values = Hexadecimal values [001 to FFF]. For SVC, WITH Manual Options, the following additional options are available : 5.
  • Page 63 Session Access Initiate communication following power-on, with the SYS REQ command; The SYS REQ command instructs the controller to wait for a call from the host The operator options entered for link initialization, are saved and used to re-establish communication following network link error recovery without further operator action. Only the first parameter listed below is required.

  • Page 64: Detach

    Session Access Code values = [02 to 07] for modulo 8 [02 to 15] for modulo 128 NOTE: * After the last parameter is entered on the system request line, press ENTER. * Insert a comma between successive parameters. 8.2.3Detach This command is used to terminate a "waiting for call"...

  • Page 65: As/400 System Configuration

    9AS/400 System Configuration In order for the AS/400 system to communicate with the Twinax Controller, two separate configuration processes must take place: one, is the Controller configuration described in previous chapters; the other is the AS/400 system configuration that is described in this chapter.

  • Page 66: Network Addresses

    AS/400 System Configuration Attributes configured manually: Line type. APPC Controller RWS Controller. Device description for each NWS attached to the RWS controller. To view the modes defined in the AS/400 System: 1. Type "WRKMODD", to display the modes. 2. Choose Option-5, to view the attributes of each displayed mode. The following table lists the matching AS/400 and Controller attributes.
  • Page 67 AS/400 System Configuration ParameterValue MODD (Mode description name) NEWMODE LCLCTLSSN The number of Non-Programmable workstations supported by the Controller. MAXSSNt Value = [LCLCTLSSN + 1] 9.2How to Work with the AS/400 Configuration 9.2.1Useful AS/400 commands display AS/400 System network attributes DSPNETA name) display AS/400 System line descriptions...
  • Page 68 AS/400 System Configuration 9.2.3Communication Information Communication Line Type AS/400 Parameter Located in AS/400 SDLC NRZI data encoding Line description Duplex Line description Station address APPC description X.25 Station address APPC description Default packet size Line description Modulus Line description Default window size Line Description For PVC Logical channel ID...

  • Page 69: As/400 Configuration For Support Of Host-Initiated Pws Sessions

    AS/400 System Configuration 9.2.6AS/400 Configuration for Support of Host-initiated PWS Sessions To allow LU sessions initiated by the AS/400 with a PWS attached to a 3494 controller (the AS/400 sends the BIND request to the PWS), the LU and CP names for each PWS must be configured according to one of the following: a.

  • Page 70: Examples Of As/400 System Configurations

    AS/400 System Configuration 9.3Examples of AS/400 System Configurations 9.3.1Example of SDLC AS/400 Configuration a. Network Attributes The AS/400 network attributes are created automatically by the AS/400 system. You may view them and with proper authorization, modify them. Type the command: DSPNETA (to display Network attributes) Type the command: CHGNETA (to modify Network attributes - authorized users only) Parameter Value...
  • Page 71 AS/400 System Configuration c. (APPC) Control Unit Description Example Type the command: CRTCTLAPPC Parameter Value CTLD (Controller Description) SDLCAPPC LINKTYPE (Link type) *SDLC APPN (APPN-capable) LINE (Attached nonswitched line) SDLCLine MAXFRAME (Maximum frame size) RMTNETID (Remote network identifier) *NETATR RMTCPNAME (Remote Control Point) SDLCCP EXCHID (Exchange identifier) 07300002...
  • Page 72 AS/400 System Configuration e. Mode Description Type the command: CRTMODD The mode name QRMTWSC is supplied by IBM Version 2 Release 2. Parameter Value MODD (Mode description name) NEWMODE LCLCTLSSN The number of dependable workstations supported by the Controller. MAXSSNt [LCLCTLSSN + 1] f.

  • Page 73: Example Of X.25 As/400 Configuration

    AS/400 System Configuration 9.3.2Example of X.25 AS/400 Configuration a. Network Attributes Example The AS/400 network attributes are created automatically by the AS/400 system. You may view them and with proper authorization, you may also modify them. Type the command: DSPNETA (to display Network attributes) Type the command: CHGNETA (to modify Network attributes - authorized users only) Current system name: INT (can be anything)
  • Page 74 AS/400 System Configuration c. APPC Control Unit Description Type the command: CRTCTLAPPC Parameter Value CTLD (Controller Description) X25APPC LINKTYPE (Link type) *X25 APPN (APPN-capable) LINE (Attached nonswitched line) X25LINE MAXFRAME (Maximum frame size) RMTNETID (Remote network identifier) *NETATR RMTCPNAME (Remote Control Point) X25CP EXCHID (Exchange identifier) 07300022 (last 2 digits must...
  • Page 75 AS/400 System Configuration f. Non-programmable Workstations (NWS) device description. Non-programmable workstations are devices such as printers or terminals, which are incapable of processing information on their own. The controller manages the flow of information from the Non-programmable devices, over the communication network. For NWS - Displays Use the CRTDEVDSP command to create the displays' description.

  • Page 76: Example Of Token-Ring As/400 Configuration

    AS/400 System Configuration 9.3.3Example of Token-Ring AS/400 Configuration a. Network Attributes Example The AS/400 network attributes are created automatically by the AS/400 system. You may view them and with proper authorization, you may also modify them. Type the command: DSPNETA (to display Network attributes) Type the command: CHGNETA (to modify Network attributes - authorized users only) Parameter Value...
  • Page 77 AS/400 System Configuration d. Remote Workstation (RWS) Controller Description Type the command: CRTCTLRWS Parameter Value CTLD (Controller description) NRWS TYPE (Controller type) 3494 MODEL (Controller model) LINKTYPE (Line type) *NONE RMTLOCNAME (Remote location name) TRNCP RMTNETID (Remote network identifier APPN f.

  • Page 78: Example Of Ethernet As/400 Configuration

    AS/400 System Configuration FORMFEED CONT 9.3.4Example of Ethernet AS/400 Configuration a. Network Attributes The AS/400 network attributes are configured automatically by the AS/400 system. They may be viewed and modified (by an authorized user). Type the command: DSPNETA (to display Network attributes) Parameter Value Current system name:...
  • Page 79 AS/400 System Configuration C. APPC Controller Description Type the command: CRTCTLRWS Parameter Value CTLD (Controller description) EN3494 LINKTYPE (Link type) *LAN SWLINLST (Switched line list) ENLIN03 RMTNETID (Remote network identifier) *NETATR RMTCPNAME (Remote control point) EN3494CP ADPTARD (LAN remote adapter address) 02003494E000 EXCHID (Exchange identifier) 07300000...
  • Page 80 AS/400 System Configuration f. Attached Displays description. Use the CRTDEVDSP command to create description of displays attached to the 3494. Use WRKCFGSTS *DEV to display description for displays. Parameter Value DEVD (Device description) DISP3196 DEVCLS (Device class) *RMT TYPE (Device type) 3196 LOCADR (Local location address) CTL (Attached controller)

  • Page 81: Snmp Management

    10SNMP Management SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) agent functionality, allows SNMP management of the Model 3494 and its devices, in Token-Ring and Ethernet attachment. The SNMP manager can control and monitor statistics counters, node port status, status of the devices and communication lines. The Controller sends the manager alerts called TRAPs, if there are any unusual events it should be informed of such as downed or problematic lines.
  • Page 82 SNMP Management Class C internet is expected to develop into many small networks with a few hosts on each. It is assigned 15 network-bits and 3 host-bits. Netid Let the Netid be represented by: [a b c, d e f, g h i, j k l] For Class A: a b c ≠...

  • Page 83: Essential Parameters Configuration

    SNMP Management 10.1.1Essential Parameters Configuration SNMP Configuration Allows full device control and monitoring. Activate SNMP Y (1) = Activate to obtain full monitoring and control of device. Agent N (0) = Don't activate. The device cannot be managed. The Functionality manager is aware of its existence but it cannot monitor or control it.

  • Page 84: Snmp Gateway Definition Screen

    SNMP Management Up to six IP-gateways (routers) can link the slot with other networks that have a different netid address part. This parameter defines the number of gateways, each of which is defined in the following screen. Value = [0 - 6] 10.1.2SNMP Gateway Definition Screen This screen defines the parameters for each of the IP gateways (routers) that you assigned the network in the previous screen.
  • Page 85 SNMP Management Gateway definition screen Gateway Name This is an optional parameter naming a Gateway (physically connected to the LAN of the Slot) whose IP address is known. Value = up to 16 alphanumeric case insensitive characters. Gateway IP The netid of the gateway-IP address and the netid of the slot IP address address must be the same since the gateways listed here, and the TCP/IP cards are connected to the same local Network.

  • Page 86: Snmp Manager Configuration

    SNMP Management 10.1.4Trap Destination Configuration The TRAP Community name and TRAP IP Address, define the destination for receiving SNMP TRAP messages generated. SNMP Manager Configuration Community Name This string defined in this field, is compared to each manager's access request. Read only/ Defines the type of access permitted;...
  • Page 87 SNMP Management decimal form. Each group consists of a decimal number valued between [000] and [255] that complies with the Class restrictions. NOTE: Defining the IP address as "0.0.0.0." allows access from any source IP address of that community. TRAP Community The name used by the TRAP receiving station, to query the Name agent.
  • Page 88 Appendix A. Error Codes Where and when are Error Codes Displayed ? Error codes are displayed in the following locations: 1. On the LCD display, on bootup and during operation 2. On the NWS devices error lines 3. As blinking messages on the terminal screen, after the boot-up procedure is completed. “BLINKING”...
  • Page 89 Error Identification 1. Messages Common to FIRMWARE, BOOTER, LOADER, SYSTEM The following Error messages, have the same error ID that prevents saving the error message onto the disk. This ID is not displayed on the front panel; instead, a short message is displayed to identify the whole message.
  • Page 90 Error Identification from drive X5.Codes:X6,X7,X8,X9,X10." Parameters : X1- Current program: "FW" or "LOADER" or "SYS". X2- File name: One of the system files. X3- Number of sectors which were read successfuly. X4- Number of sectors which had to be read. X5- Drive name of system disk: 'A' for diskette, 'C' for harddisk.
  • Page 91 Error Identification Parameters : n- Slot number (hexadecimal number). X1 - Current program: "FW" or "LOADER". X2 - The main command. X3 - The slot reply. 2. Loading Errors These errors are displayed on the LCD display. Setup errors also appear on the terminal as “blinking”...
  • Page 92 Error Identification 2. Enter the Setup/Utilities function and load the default configuration. 3. Abort and Slot XX Errors These error types are displayed on the LCD display as ABTXXXX or SLOTXXX . Abort errors are critical software error. To solve the problem, perform memory dump according to the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 93 Error Identification 4. Error Codes Error Codes are four or six digit hexadecimal codes that may appear on the error line in your terminal workstation display during operation. Error code ranges Refer to the Error Code Range Chart below, and then go the appropriate chart. Error Code Range Description of Error Code and Suggested Response 0000 to 003F...
  • Page 94 Error Identification 0000 to 0038, Operator Entry Error Codes Refer to the following Operator Entry Error Code Chart if the code displayed is in the range from 0000 through 003F. Note the following: 1. If an operator entry error occurs, further input tasks are suspended until the problem is resolved.
  • Page 95 Error Identification 0017 To recover - press the ERROR RESET key. Enter data to the end of the field or move the cursor to the start of the field and use 0018 Key Used to exit this field not valid 0019 or FIELD-MARK keys not permitted in this field...
  • Page 96 Error Identification data transf 00443 Secon Timeo (switc line only). Indicat es that valid data been receiv ed for secon signal goes inactiv e to discon nect line 0045D Will Activa (X.25 only) Indicat es that either Disco nnect mode (DM) or a DISCO...
  • Page 97 Error Identification (DISC) comm receiv during link setup seque nce.Ca Code Descri ption Sugge sted Recov 0040 00460 Frame Reject Received. The control unit received an FRMR from the network, indicating 041Idle that an error was detected in the last frame transmitted. The error log entry of this code conditi includes three sense bytes, which preserve the contents of the FRMR I-field.
  • Page 98 Error Identification is inactive. (except during V.25 bis call establishment). 0051 Transmit Clock Failure. The transmit clock failed during a transmit operation. 0052 Transmit Hardware Error. The link adapter hardware failed to complete a transmit operation within 30 seconds, but no transmit clock or other DCE signal failure was detected.
  • Page 99 Error Identification 0070 to 0078, Text Entry Assist Error Codes If you are using the Display Write program and an error code in the range 0070 through 007F is displayed, refer to the following Text Entry Assist Error Code Chart for a detailed description of the problem and a suggested recovery action.
  • Page 100 Error Identification 0097 to 0099 Host Support Error Codes Refer to the following chart if the error code displayed is in the range from 0097 through 0099. Note: When one of these codes is displayed, the required host support will not be available. Host Support Error Code Chart Error Code Description and Suggested Recovery...
  • Page 101 Error Identification Invalid Host Network Address. (TO network address exceeds 15 digits) 100700 Invalid Host Address. (FROM network address exceeds 15 digits) 100800 Invalid Host Network Address 100900 Attempt to enter manual options or flow control negotiation from the keyboard with 100A00 these parameters disabled.
  • Page 102 Error Identification DTE Diagnostic Codes Description and Suggested Recovery Code Code Normal Initialization or Termination Invalid LLC Type Packet type invalid Packet type invalid for state r1 Packet type invalid for state r2 Packet type invalid for state r3 Packet type invalid for state p1 Packet type invalid for state p2 Packet type invalid for state p3 Packet type invalid for state p4...
  • Page 103 Error Identification Time-out condition PSH General error Sequence error Header too short PSH format invalid Command undefined Protocol invalid Data received in wrong Time-out condition General PAD error PAD Access facility failure SDLC FCS Error SDLC Time-out. SDLC Frame Invalid. I-field too long.
  • Page 104 Error Identification No LU-to-LU session DTE specific general Termination pending Channel Inoperative Unauthorized interrupt confirmation Unauthorized interrupt request PU (PVC) Not available Inactivity time-out General Resources. Retry the operation. Other applications may operate Buffers depleted PIU too long Retry the operation. Other applications may operate Local Procedure General error Report the error to the host system Packet with LC=0 not received Restart or Diagnostic Packet on LCI ±`0'...
  • Page 105 Error Identification 1100ff or 1180ff System Reference Codes The 3494 issued a Clear Request packet after detecting an error; [ff] is the DTE Diagnostic Code for the previous list of codes. 1200ff or 1280ff System Reference Codes The 3494 issued a Reset Request packet after detecting an error; [ff] is the DTE Diagnostic Code for the previous list of codes.
  • Page 106 Error Identification Invalid general format identifier Restart with non-zero in bits 1-4, 9-16 0 Packet type not compatible with facility Unauthorized interrupt confirmation Unauthorized interrupt Timer Expired Timer expired for incoming call Timer expired for clear indication Timer expired for reset indication Timer expired for restart indication Call setup Problem Facility code not allowed...
  • Page 107 Error Identification Out of order - host not ready. Wait. Then retry the operation. If the error recurs, report the problem to the network service representative and the host system operator Access to the host not allowed. Ensure that the correct network address for the host system has been entered.
  • Page 108 Error Identification Controller error. Check the diagnostic code. (dd). Retry the operation. If the error recurs, report it to the person who planned the procedures. Network congestion. Wait. Then retry the operation. If the error recurs, report the problem to the network service representative and the host system operator.
  • Page 109 Error Identification 1BCC00, System Reference Codes A restart request packet was issued by the 3494 after detecting an error. [CC] is the cause code. A description of each code follows: Description Cause Cause Code Code Unsolicited Restart Confirmation received. 34 34 Restart Confirmation packet not received within 200 seconds.
  • Page 110 Error Identification 4100000 - 411300 XID Errors The following errors are due to mismatching in the AS/400 programming or 3494 configuration 410000 A XID exchange protocol error occurred. If it does not correct itself in 1 minute then there may be a configuration problem. 410100 XID command length error: 29 bytes >...
  • Page 111 Error Identification 420000 - 470200, LU6.2 Errors 420000 Timeout occurred during CNOS exchange. Restart communications 420100 Unacceptable values contained in the CNOS reply. Check AS/400 System configuration - verify mode configuration 4203xx An abnormal CNOS GDS reply was returned by the AS/400 System. System configuration problem.
  • Page 112 Error Identification 520000 to 520003, Copy-To-Printer Codes Refer to the following Copy-to-Printer Error Code Chart if the error code displayed is from the series 52000x. Copy-to-Printer Error Code Chart Error Description and Suggested Recovery 520000 The 3494 did not find a printer available for local copy-to-printer operation. To recover, Make sure your printer is powered on, is on-line, and has been configured in the 3494 setup menu.
  • Page 113 Appendix B. Specifications Physical and Environmental Characteristics for 3494 (non-stackable) Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.75” x 11.75” x 3.25” (7 cm x 30 cm x 35 cm) Weight 9 lbs (4.1 Kg) Power 40 Watts Voltage 115/220V - ±10% @ 50-60 Hz Current 0.6 A Operating Temperature...
  • Page 114 Specifications Emissions • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for United States Emissions Part 15, Subpart J, Class A. EN 55022-Class A European • CE Mark Specifications-2...
  • Page 115 Appendix C. Reader Remarks Model 3494/3494-STK Twinax Controller, User’s Manual Publication No. B000408970-03 Overall, how would you rate this manual? Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Overall satisfaction How satisfied are you with the information in this manual? Accurate Complete Easy to find Easy to understand Well organized...
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