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Page 1 ATMworks 350L Adapter Installation Guide Part No. EK-DGLPL-IN, Rev A02...
Page 2 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this document will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this document imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
Page 3 • Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to power outlets on separate circuits. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Equipment Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Canadian RF Interference Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
The LAN Emulation Server, 16 Broadcast Unknown Server, 16 ATMworks 350L Hardware Installation Installation Procedure, 19 Initial Hardware Verification Procedures, 21 Attaching Cables to the ATMworks 350L, 25 ATMworks 350L Specifications, 27 Software Installation and Configuration Installation Requirements, 29 Configuration Parameters, 30...
Page 6 Bypassing the LECS, 32 Using the “well-known” LECS Address, 32 Setting an ELAN Name, 32 Software Installation Procedure, 33 Removing the Software, 42 Moving the ATMworks 350L, 42 Updating the Software, 43 Verifying Operations, 44 Appendix A Event Viewer Messages...
Page 7 Defining a Subnet using Subnet Mask, 14 Figure 1-3 Network Protocol Interfaces, 15 Figure 2-1 Diagnostics Command Line “help” Listing, 22 Figure 2-2 Dust Protecting Cap, 25 Figure 2-3 RJ45 Pinout for Category 5 UTP, 26 Figures Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 8 Tables Table 2-1 ATMworks 350L MMF Technical Specifications, 27 Table 2-2 ATMworks 350L Cat 5 Technical Specifications, 28 Table 3-1 Event Log Messages Under Normal Conditions, 45 Digital Equipment Corporation Tables...
Page 9: Introduction
Introduction About This This manual describes the installation and conﬁguration of an ATMworks 350L in any PC with an Intel 486 or greater Guide (Pentium) processor running Windows NT 3.51 or greater. This guide includes procedures for running hardware diagnostics and for installing the ATMworks 350L driver software.
Page 10: Product Overview
Product All ATMworks 350L adapters are single–slot and provide a high performance architecture using a custom Application Overview Speciﬁc Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chip. This chip implements the ATM Adaptation Layer 5 (AAL5) protocol to map protocol Data Units (PDUs) into the information ﬁeld of ATM cells and vice versa.
Page 11: Atmworks 350L Leds
The LED is lit when a valid SONET/SDH format signal is being received; it remains unlit if connected to a non–SONET/SDH format signal. Note: The LED will be lit when the ATMworks 350L is in diagnostic loopback mode regardless of what is connected to Unpacking and Each ATMworks 350L should arrive in good condition.
Page 12: Atm Concepts
ATM Concepts The ATMworks 350L driver software is easy to install, yet there are certain pieces of information you will need to enter during the procedure. This section aims to provide the background needed to help you make decisions about how to conﬁgure your ATMworks 350L.
Page 13: Use Of The Subnet Mask
A or Class B address that you can “subnet” using a subnet mask (described in the next section). CAUTION: The IP addresses for your ATMworks 350L must be on a separate subnetwork from any Ethernet, Token Ring or FDDI network you have currently conﬁgured at your site.
Page 14: Lan Emulation Through Atm
(MAC) sublayer of the OSI model’s Data Link Layer. LANE protocols are used instead of MAC layer protocols to provide a service interface for the network layer protocols, as shown in Figure 1-3. Introduction Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 15: Lan Emulation Components
ATM network operate like an Ethernet LAN, only faster. The driver software for the ATMworks 350L you have purchased allows your PC to be conﬁgured to operate as a “client” on an emulated LAN. The client software interfaces the ATM network to the higher–level (network layer) protocols...
Page 16: The Lan Emulation Client
Each LEC has its own ATM address and/or ELAN name that may be used by the LANE Server in assigning the LEC membership in an ELAN. The administrator can assign an LEC to a particular ELAN using the ATMworks 350L’s software conﬁguration tools. LAN Emulation Conﬁguration Server...
Page 17 Now you are ready to execute the installation and conﬁguration procedures described in the next chapter. If any problems occur or you have any questions, please contact a Digital Authorized VAR or distributor, or Digital Customer Service. Digital Equipment Corporation ATM Concepts...
Page 18 Introduction Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 19: Atmworks 350L Hardware Installation
ATMworks 350L Hardware Installation Installation This chapter provides information on installing a single ATMworks 350L in a system with an Intel x86 processor Procedure running Windows NT. Each computer system will have its own particular hardware conﬁguration for installing network interface expansion cards.
Page 20 Digital Equipment Corporation’s ATMworks 350L is compliant with the PCI 2.1 speciﬁcation, which describes operation requirements. However, refer to the system manufacturer’s documentation for any system–speciﬁc installation instructions. ATMworks 350L Hardware Installation Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 21: Initial Hardware Verification Procedures
Initial Hardware After you have installed the ATMworks 350L hardware, you need to run the decdiag diagnostics utility provided with Verification the card to ensure proper operation of the hardware. Procedures The diagnostics software must be run from DOS. On a Windows NT system, you probably do not have DOS loaded.
Page 22: Figure 2-1 Diagnostics Command Line "Help" Listing
For help on a specific command, type "help" followed by command name. EDM:0> 5 Execute the ATMworks 350L self–test by issuing the selftest command, which automatically executes each of the tests shown under “Speciﬁc diagnostic commands supported” in Figure 2-1 except for hbi_int , sar_mem_e , and atm_external .
Page 23 8 If any of the diagnostic tests fail, record the error message displayed and contact a Digital Authorized VAR or distributor, or Digital Customer Service. 9 If the ATMworks 350L passed all of the above tests, remove the loopback cable (if necessary) and connect the product’s ports to your ATM switch.
Page 24 10 Type “q” or “quit” to exit the diagnostic utility. EDM:0> quit C:\> 11 Remove the DOS Diagnostics diskette from the drive and reboot the machine. ATMworks 350L Hardware Installation Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 25: Attaching Cables To The Atmworks 350L
ATMworks 350L. Likewise, the switch’s receiver cable must be connected to the transmitter connector on the ATMworks 350L. The LED on the card is lit when the ATMworks 350L is properly connected. When using simplex (single) SC connectors, ensure that the...
Page 26: Figure 2-3 Rj45 Pinout For Category 5 Utp
Transmit – for Category 5 UTP Receive + The pinout of the jack on the Receive – ATMworks 350L is different than a standard Ethernet 1 2 3 4 5 6 RJ45 pinout. Ethernet loopback connectors will not operate correctly on this card.
Page 27: Atmworks 350L Specifications
ATMworks Table 2-1 ATMworks 350L MMF Technical Speciﬁcations 350L Size Single slot adapter Specifications PCI Frequency Up to 33MHz Bus Master 32 bit bus master capability, bursting up to 64–byte burst size Connector SC style optical interface Multi-Mode Fiber 62.5 µm Core diameter 125 µm...
Page 28 Table 2-2 ATMworks 350L Cat 5 Technical Speciﬁcations Size Single slot adapter PCI Frequency Up to 33MHz Bus Master 32 bit bus master capability, bursting up to 64–byte burst size Connector RJ45, eight-contact, shielded Category 5 jack Unshielded Twisted Pair...
Page 29: Software Installation And Configuration
Software Installation and Conﬁguration Installation The installation of the ATMworks 350L software on a Windows NT system consists of a few basic operations. You Requirements will be using applications in Windows NT to install and conﬁgure the drivers. Prior to performing this software installation, you should have already performed the following steps: 1 Installed the ATMworks 350L hardware.
Page 30: Configuration Parameters
Configuration There is particular information that you will need to enter when conﬁguring the port on the ATMworks 350L and when Parameters each LAN Emulation Client is added. Multiple LANE clients are added as “logical adapters”; that is, the same “Add Adapter”...
Page 31: Configuring The Lane Clients
These are listed below along with detailed explanations. Using the ESI as the MAC Address To conﬁgure the ATMworks 350L to run on an emulated LAN, you must uniquely identify each LAN Emulation Client (LEC) as a node on the network. In connection-oriented networks, a MAC address uniquely identiﬁes each node.
Page 32: Bypassing The Lecs
Some switches available today do not provide a LAN Emulation Conﬁguration Server. The LEC on the ATMworks 350L can still be used, however, if you connect directly to a LAN Emulation Server. Each LEC can be conﬁgured to connect to either an LECS or an LES.
Page 33: Software Installation Procedure
To install the ATMworks 350L driver software 1 Insert the Digital Equipment Corporation Orca software diskette included with the ATMworks 350L into an available diskette drive. 2 In the Program Manager window, double–click on the Main icon.
Page 34 4 In the Control Panel window, double–click on Network. 5 When the Network Settings window appears, click on the button labeled Add Adapter. Software Installation and Configuration Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 35 Continue button. 8 The Insert Disk window appears, indicating that the default location for the installation ﬁle is on the diskette in the A: drive. Press <Enter> or click on the OK button. Digital Equipment Corporation Software Installation Procedure...
Page 36 10 Once the ﬁle has been loaded, the LAN Emulation Client Conﬁguration window appears. You use this window to conﬁgure the ﬁrst LAN Emulation Client (LEC). To accept the default conﬁguration for the LEC, simply click Software Installation and Configuration Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 37 De-select the check box next to Use ESI as default Network Address. Use ESI as Enter a 6–octet (12–digit hexadecimal) MAC address? ESI for the adapter. Optional hyphens can be used to separate each pair of octets. Digital Equipment Corporation Software Installation Procedure...
Page 38 11 If you wish to conﬁgure the physical port on the ATMworks 350L, press the Configure Port button to bring up the Port Conﬁguration window. Otherwise, skip to step a In the Slot Number ﬁeld, you can enter the number of the slot in which the adapter is installed.
Page 39 NWLink IPX/SPX Protocol Configuration. Simply click on OK. 15 Once the network conﬁguration is done, the TCP/IP Conﬁguration window appears. Select the ATMworks 350L that you are conﬁguring, scrolling down the list as necessary. Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 40 16 Enter the IP Address of the ATMworks 350L card. CAUTION: The LEC must be on a totally separate network from any existing Ethernet or Token Ring networks you already have conﬁgured. 17 Enter the appropriate Subnet Mask for the ATMworks 350L’s network.
Page 41 11 If you wish to conﬁgure another LEC, click on Don’t Restart Now, and go back to the beginning of this procedure. Otherwise, remove the software diskette from the drive and click on the Restart Now button. Digital Equipment Corporation Software Installation Procedure...
Page 42: Removing The Software
Moving the If you move the ATM adapter to a different slot, the conﬁguration information in the registry must be updated. ATMworks 350L You can update the registry via the Configure button on the Network Settings window. To update the registry with the new adapter slot information: 1 In the Program Manager window, select the Main ==>...
Page 43: Updating The Software
Updating the You can also easily upgrade the ATMworks 350L software without modifying the conﬁguration of the adapter. Software From the Main window, select Control Panel; then select Network on the Control Panel window.
Page 44: Verifying Operations
Verifying After the ATMworks 350L is installed and conﬁgured and the system has been rebooted, you can review system events, via Operations the Windows NT Event Viewer, to verify correct operation of the ATMworks 350L. You access the Event Viewer by selecting the Administrative...
Page 45 ILMI Up (Registered) ILMI address registration completed sucessfully. If any of these messages are missing, or other messages have been logged, refer to Appendix A of this guide for more information and the necessary operator actions. Digital Equipment Corporation Verifying Operations...
Page 46 Software Installation and Configuration Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 47: Appendix A Event Viewer Messages
ILMI connection with the switch. Action: ILMI should try to come back up, which will cause Event 1002 to be logged. If it is not, verify that the switch is functioning properly. Digital Equipment Corporation Event Viewer Messages...
Page 48: Qsaal Messages
Indication: The QSAAL is no longer connected to the switch. Action: Check to see that the switch is functioning properly. 2005 QSAAL Internal Protocol Error Msg Type: Error QSAAL PVC/VCC created 2006 Msg Type: Informational Event Viewer Messages Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 49: Q93B Messages
Indication: Q93B memory allocation error. Action: Make sure the system is conﬁgured with enough RAM, or try rebooting the system; if problem persists, call a Digital Authorized VAR or distributor, or Digital Customer Service. Digital Equipment Corporation Event Viewer Messages...
Page 50: Lec Messages
Action: Try rebooting the system; if problem persists, call a Digital Authorized VAR or distributor, or Digital Customer Service. 4002 DECATM Invalid Parameter Values. Msg Type: Error Indication: LEC connection structure has a null pointer. Action: Reboot the system. Event Viewer Messages Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 51 MAXIMUM-FRAME-SIZE than sent). Msg Type: Warning Indication: The LEC is down because the LANE server returned a different maximum frame size in the join response. The only frame size currently supported by the LEC is 1516. Digital Equipment Corporation Event Viewer Messages...
Page 52 DECATM LEC DOWN (Multicast send VCC released). Msg Type: Warning Indication: The Multicast send VCC is a connection made from the LEC to the Broadcast Unknown Server (BUS). This message indicates LEC has been disconnected from the ELAN. Event Viewer Messages Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 53 Msg Type: Warning Indication: LECS returned a LAN type that is not deﬁned in LANE 1.0. Action: Check the LECS conﬁguration to ensure it is using a standard LAN type (either Ethernet or Token Ring). Digital Equipment Corporation Event Viewer Messages...
Page 54 Look at MTU size, ELAN name mismatch, and LAN type mismatch, etc. 4032 DECATM LEC DOWN (LECS never returned config response). Msg Type: Warning Indication: LECS did not respond to the LEC's conﬁgure request. This may indicate network congestion. Event Viewer Messages Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 55 Msg Type: Error Indication: LEC could not conﬁgure because it was rejected by the LECS. This message indicates the LAN Destination is a multicast address, on an Ethernet/802.3 ELAN, or a Route Descriptor. Digital Equipment Corporation Event Viewer Messages...
Page 56 DECATM LEC DOWN (LES returned unsuccessful JOIN response). Msg Type: Error Indication: LEC could not join the ELAN because it was rejected by the LES. This message indicates the SOURCE-LAN- DESTINATION duplicates a previously registered LAN Destination. Event Viewer Messages Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 57 DECATM LEC DOWN (LES returned unsuccessful JOIN response). Msg Type: Error Indication: LEC could not join the ELAN because it was rejected by the LES. This message indicates the source or target ATM address is not in a recognizable format. Digital Equipment Corporation Event Viewer Messages...
Page 58: Aal Messages
DECATM Board type does not match what is stated in the registry 5017 DECATM Unknown “BusType” found in registry Msg Type: Error Indication: The ATMworks 350L has been moved to a different slot. Action: Use the conﬁguration procedure in the manual to reconﬁgure the board. Event Viewer Messages...
Page 59 Indication: The NIC is of an unknown type or board is not responding properly. Action: Run decdiag to verify that the ATMworks 350L is bad; if so, call a Digital Authorized VAR or distributor, or Digital Customer Service about product return procedures.
Page 60 Action: “CheckedAddress” value in the registry must be deﬁned in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControl/Set /Services/DECATMx/Parameters Set the “CheckedAddress” value equal to the “Linear Address” retrieved from decdiag on the ATMworks 350L. This error will only occur if the NT Checked OS is being used. Event Viewer Messages Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 61 DECATM Can not create connection, out of nic resources. Msg Type: Error Indication: The number of virtual channels that can be created has been exceeded. Action: Release some unneeded connections before attempting to create more. Digital Equipment Corporation Event Viewer Messages...
Page 62 Event Viewer Messages Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 63 ASN.1 – Abstract Syntax Notation One Asynchronous – Signals that are sourced from independent clocks. These signals generally have no relation to each other and so have different frequencies and phase relationships. Compare to “plesiochronous” signals. Digital Equipment Corporation Glossary...
Page 64 LAN – Local Area Network DXI – Data Exchange Interface LCD – Loss of Cell Delineation (also seen as E.164 – a type of ATM Address format whose OCD). AFI is 45. The E.164 field takes up eight octets Glossary Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 65 RDI – Remote Defect Indicator (UNI Fault AAL5 PDU size is 9188 octets. Management) NBMA– Non-Broadcast Multiple Access RIP – Routing Information Protocol NEXT– Near End Crosstalk (adverse phenomenon associated with high frequencies over twisted-pair wiring, measured in decibels) Digital Equipment Corporation Glossary...
Page 66 These may have the same frequency. well-known address – ATM address that is commonly used for a LAN Emulation Configuration Server (LECS): 47-0079:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000-00a TAT – Theoretical Arrival Time (used in GCRA 0:3e00:0001-00 definition) TAXI – Transparent asynchronous Glossary Digital Equipment Corporation...
Page 67 21 assigned cells, 30 decdiag utility, 29 ATM Adaptation Layer 5 (AAL5) diagnostics, 29 implementation, 10 LED status on ATMworks 350L, 11 ATMworks 350L testing ATMworks 350L functionality, 21 cabling, 25 dust protecting caps, 25 connectors, 25 description, 10...
Page 68 ATMworks 350L installation, 19 deﬁnition, 16 initial test of ATMworks 350L launched power functionality, 21 PCI, 27 loopback cable use in ATMworks 350L testing, 23 related documents, 9 RJ45 connector, 26 Media Access Control (MAC) layer, 14 jack, 26 netmask...
Page 69 13 examples, 14 systems supported, 29 unassigned cells, 30 UNI version, 30 UNIX commands decdiag, 21 "well-known" ATM address, 32 Digital Equipment Corporation Index...
Page 70 Index Digital Equipment Corporation...

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