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Emulex multi-protocol router advanced configuration guide
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DCP_link
Multi-Protocol Router
Advanced Configuration Guide
PT1054605-00, Rev A
December 1995

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  • Page 1 DCP_link Multi-Protocol Router Advanced Configuration Guide PT1054605-00, Rev A December 1995...
  • Page 2 Emulex Corporation assumes no responsibility for its use nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. Emulex Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Product Support ... i Audience User Guide Conventions... ii Related Documentation ... iii Chapter 1 Introduction Emulex DCP_link ... 1-2 Hardware Requirements ... 1-3 Software Requirements ... 1-3 Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration Factory Default Settings ... 2-2 Base I/O Address... 2-3 Host Interrupt Level (IRQ Settings) ...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents ii Chapter 3 Installation and Cabling Installing the Emulex Adapter ...3-3 Cabling Connections ...3-4 Factory Default Settings...3-4 DCP286i-SBC Adapter Cables ...3-4 DCP386i/DCP486e Daughterboard Cabling ...3-4 RS-232 Cabling ...3-4 RS-422/X.21 Cabling ...3-5 Optional Cable Drawings...3-6 Loopback Plug Options ...3-6 RS-232/EIA-530 Loopback Plug ...3-6...
  • Page 5 Chapter 4 Software Installation Software Installation Procedure... 4-2 Installing to Novell NetWare version 3.12... 4-2 Installing to Novell NetWare version 4.1... 4-4 Uninstall Procedures... 4-6 Uninstall using NetWare version 3.12... 4-6 Uninstall using NetWare version 4.1... 4-8 Chapter 5 Software Configuration INETCFG INETCFG Menus ...
  • Page 6 Diagramming Your X.25 Network ...7-5 Planning Your X.25 Network ...7-5 Frame Level Parameters ...7-5 Packet Level Parameters...7-6 Logical Channel Numbers ...7-8 Emulex X.25 User Facilities ...7-9 Configuring the X.25 Network Interface ...7-11 Modifying/Creating A Profile...7-13 Local DTE Address...7-15 X.25 Authentication Options ...7-15 Configuring the WAN Call Directory...7-17...
  • Page 7 Appendix A Diagnostic Programs Diagnostic Platform... A-2 Diagnostic Operating Requirements... A-2 README.DOC... A-2 Distribution Diskette ... A-3 Diagnostic Platform Instructions... A-3 Using DCPDIAG3 For The DCP386i ... A-7 Diagnostic Operating Requirements... A-7 README.DOC... A-7 Distribution Diskette ... A-7 Running the Diagnostic ... A-8 Table of Contents v...

  • Page 8: Product Support

    Thank you for purchasing the DCP_link Multi-Protocol Router. You have joined the Emulex family of users, who have found that buying our products guarantees available performance and bandwidth while preserving resources. We value a strong relationship with our customers and seek to continually serve your needs in the years to come.

  • Page 9: User Guide Conventions

    An example of a command line is: > LOAD INETCFG DCPx86i/e Terminology Throughout this manual, DCPx86i/e is used to represent the Emulex DCP product line based on the Intel 80x86 microprocessors. These include the following: •...

  • Page 10: Related Documentation

    Douglas Comer Prentice Hall ISBN 0-13-470154-2 Emulex Guides Emulex ECX X.25 Packet Level Reference Manual, PT1054204 Emulex ECX X.25 Frame Level Reference Manual, PT1054205 Emulex ECX X.25 Protocol Programmer’s Guide, PT1054207 Emulex ECX X.25 Library User’s Guide, PT1054602 Preface iii...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 EMULEX DCP_LINK...1-2 ARDWARE EQUIREMENTS OFTWARE EQUIREMENTS Introduction ...1-3 ...1-3...

  • Page 12: Emulex Dcp_Link

    Emulex DCP_link is a multi-protocol router including WAN connectivity software and one of the DCPx86i/e family of communications adapters. DCP_link is designed to work in conjunction with the Novell NetWare Branch Link and Enterprise Router, formerly known as the Novell MultiProtocol Router (MPR 3.0).

  • Page 13: Hardware Requirements

    Hardware Requirements In order to successfully install the Emulex DCP_link software, you must be running NetWare on a Novell approved hardware platform, or you must first install the Runtime version of Novell NetWare that is shipped with DCP_link. If you are running on a Novell approved hardware platform, you will need the following minimum configuration.

  • Page 14: What's Next

    NetWare O/S version 3.12 or version 4.1 (Runtime version included with DCP_link). • Novell MultiProtocol Router (Branch Link or Enterprise version) MPR 3.0, (included with DCP_link). • You must successfully install MPR software before attempting to install the Emulex adapter.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ...2-2 I/O A ...2-3 DDRESS NTERRUPT EVEL DCP286I-SBC ADAPTER CONFIGURATION ...2-6 ...2-6 UMPER ETTINGS Software Compatibility Level ...2-7 Control Register 4 Read Option ...2-8 Window Group Select ...2-8 Memory Size ...2-8 ETTING LOCK DCP386I ADAPTER CONFIGURATION ...2-11 ...2-11 UMPER ETTINGS...

  • Page 16: Factory Default Settings

    2-2 Chapter 2 DCP_link features an 80x86 microprocessor based “intelligent” WAN adapter to provide powerful co-processing capabilities. The adapter utilizes 1Mb of on-board shared memory to transfer commands and data to the NetWare server. DMA channels are included to support full-duplex operation.

  • Page 17: Base I/O Address

    NOTE: The Base I/O address and IRQ settings are the same for all adapters. Data Clock Direction, DTE, is correct for all connections except V.35. Other switch or jumper settings unique to an individual adapter type (i.e., DCP286i-SBC, DCP386i, or DCP486e) are detailed in a separate section of this chapter specific to each adapter.
  • Page 18 2-4 Chapter 2 SW1 - Base I/O Address Settings Figure 2-1 SW1...

  • Page 19: Host Interrupt Level (Irq Settings)

    Host Interrupt Level (IRQ Setting) The jumper block used to set the IRQ is unique to each adapter type. DCP286i - J13 DCP386i - J6 DCP486e - J11 Refer to the specific adapter section for the location of this jumper. The available IRQ jumper settings are: Figure 2-2 Host Interrupt Level Jumper Plug Settings Use one jumper to select the appropriate interrupt level.

  • Page 20: Dcpx86I/E Adapter Configuration

    2-6 Chapter 2 DCPx86i/e Adapter Configuration The remainder of Chapter 2 is divided into three sections according to adapter type (DCP286i-SBC, DCP386i, or DCP486e). Please refer to the section for the adapter you are installing. DCP286i-SBC Adapter Configuration The following diagram of the DCP286i-SBC adapter shows the location of all option setting switches and jumpers: Figure 2-4 DCP286i-SBC Jumper Block Placement Jumper Settings...

  • Page 21: Software Compatibility Level

    Hardware Configuration 2-7 Figure 2-5 shows the factory default options for the standard adapter configuration. The factory default setting, as shown, calls for jumper blocks to be in place on each jumper, thus enabling each option: Figure 2-5 Factory Default Jumper Block Placement Figure 2-6 - Jumper Block J1 Options Software Compatibility Level Jumper J1:1-2 selects the software compatibility level of the DCP286i-SBC.

  • Page 22: Control Register 4 Read Option

    2-8 Chapter 2 Control Register 4 Read Option Set Jumper J1 to enable (J1-3 to J1-4 connected) host read access to Control Register 4. Window Group Select The DCP286i-SBC contains memory that is shared by the host. The host software can select the size of the window that is shared using jumper J1:5-6. The factory default setting (J1-5 to J1-6 connected) allows window sizes of 16K, 32K, 64K or 1MB.

  • Page 23: Setting Data Clock Direction (Dte Or Dce)

    Setting Data Clock Direction (DTE or DCE) J7, J8, J9 and SW-3 set the synchronous data clock direction (DTE or DCE) for port 1. Jumpers J4, J5, J6 and SW2 set the synchronous data clock direction (DTE or DCE) for Port 2. PORT 2 Figure 2-7 Factory Default DTE Settings All Modes Except V.35 NOTE: DTE OPERATION RS422: In the RS422 mode...
  • Page 24 2-10 Chapter 2 PORT 2 Figure 2-9 DTE Settings for the V.35 Mode PORT 2 Figure 2-10 DCE Settings for the V.35 Mode What’s Next? After configuring the DCP286i adapter, refer to chapter 3 to: Install the DCP286i adapter in your computer. Attach cable.

  • Page 25: Dcp386I Configuration

    DCP386i Adapter Configuration The following diagram of the DCP386i adapter shows the location of all option setting switches and jumpers: Figure 2-11 DCP386i Jumper Block Placement Jumper Settings See Figure 2-11 for the location of each jumper block. NOTE: Jumper block J6 sets the Host Interrupt Level and SW1 sets the base I/O address for the 386 adapter.

  • Page 26: Window Group Select

    2-12 Chapter 2 Figure 2-12 DCP386i Factory Default Jumper Connections PC I/O Channel Check The factory default setting (J1-2 to J1-3 connected) for the DCP386i provides an interrupt line to the PC for parity errors in the shared memory. This is the I/O Channel Check signal on the PC bus. A parity error may instead interrupt the local processor at level 0 of the local 82C59.
  • Page 27 Hardware Configuration 2-13 What’s Next? After configuring the DCP386 adapter, refer to Daughterboard Settings section later in this chapter to: Configure daughterboard.

  • Page 28: Window Group Select

    2-14 Chapter 2 DCP486e Adapter Configuration The following diagram of the DCP486e adapter shows the location of all option setting switches and jumpers: Figure 2-14 DCP486e Jumper Block Placement Jumper Settings Refer to Figure 2-14 for jumper locations. NOTE: Jumper block J11 sets the Host Interrupt Level and SW1 sets the base I/O address for the 486 adapter.
  • Page 29 Changing this jumper plug position (J8-2 to J8-3 connected), allows window sizes of 16K, 64K or 128K. Figure 2-24 shows the Window Group Select jumper settings. Figure 2-15 Window Group Select Jumper Positions What’s Next? After configuring the DCP486 section to: Configure daughterboard.

  • Page 30: Dcp386I/486E Daughterboard Settings

    422/X.21 daughterboard. Both daughterboards are fully compatible with the DCP386i and DCP486e adapters. 8-Port RS-232 Daughterboard The 8-port RS-232 daughterboard adds the following features to the Emulex DCP386i and DCP486e: • All 8 serial ports may be individually configured as either DTE or DCE mode.
  • Page 31 Switch Port # Hardware Configuration 2-17 1-Closed 1-Open 2-Open 2-Closed 3-Open 3-Closed 4-Closed 4-Open 5-Open 5-Closed 6-Open 6-Closed 1-Closed 1-Open 2-Open 2-Closed 3-Open 3-Closed 4-Closed 4-Open 5-Open 5-Closed 6-Open 6-Closed 1-Closed 1-Open 2-Open 2-Closed 3-Open 3-Closed 4-Closed 4-Open 5-Open 5-Closed 6-Open 6-Closed 1-Closed...

  • Page 32: 8-Port Rs-422/X.21 Daughterboard

    2-18 Chapter 2 8-Port RS-422/X.21 Daughterboard This section provides configuration and installation instructions for the eight port RS-422/X.21 Each serial port may be individually configured as either DTE or DCE with the aid of null-modem cables. All ports support RS-422A. Setting DTE or DCE Operation NOTE: Throughout this document, DCE refers to internal clocking and DTE refers to external clocking.
  • Page 33 DTE/DCE clock selection is determined by the following switch settings: Switch What’s Next? After configuring the adapter and daughterboard, refer to chapter 3 to: Install the adapter in your computer. Attach cable. Hardware Configuration 2-19 Port # 1 Closed 2-5 Open 6 Closed 7-10 Open 1 Closed...
  • Page 34 Installation and Chapter 3 INSTALLING THE EMULEX ADAPTER...3-3 CABLING CONNECTIONS...3-4 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ...3-4 DCP286 -SBC A DAPTER DCP386 /486 AUGHTERBOARD RS-232 Cabling...3-4 RS-422/X.21 Cabling...3-5 OPTIONAL CABLE DRAWINGS...3-6 OOPBACK PTIONS R-S232/EIA-530 Loopback Plug (DB25F)...3-6 V.35 Loopback Plug Winchester Male ...3-7 X.21 Loopback Plug DBI5F ...3-8...
  • Page 35 3-2 Chapter 3 DCP386I/486E DAUGHTERBOARD CABLING ... 3-20 RS-232 C ... 3-20 ABLING RS-232 Standard Cable... 3-21 RS-232 Null-Modem Cable (Crossover) ... 3-22 RS-232 Three-Wire Port Cable ... 3-22 RS-422/X.21 C ABLING RS-422 Standard Cable... 3-24 X.21 Adapter Cable ... 3-25 RS-422 Null-Modem Cable...

  • Page 36: Installing The Emulex Adapter

    DCP386i, and the DCP486e WAN adapter in your server/router. Brief troubleshooting procedures are also provided. Installing the Emulex Adapter To install the adapter perform these steps: 1) Turn off power to the system unit. Remove the power cord from the unit and the AC outlet.

  • Page 37: Cabling Connections

    The DCP286i-SBC adapter is shipped with two standard adapter cables which convert the Micro-D25 male output to a standard DB25 output. Install the adapter cable for the environment in which you are working: − RS232, Emulex part no. PT1011208-01 − V.35, Emulex part no. PT1011213-01 DCP386i/486e Daughterboard Cabling This section discusses the default cable connections between the 8-port daughterboard on the DCP386i and DCP486e adapters and external devices.

  • Page 38: Rs-422/X.21 Cabling

    − RS232 8-port breakout cable for DCP386i and DCP486e adapter (80-pin), Emulex part no. PA1011236-01. RS-422/X.21 Cabling For RS-422/X.21 conversion, you will need a set of eight X.21 conversion cables at the end of the 8-port breakout cable. These are available from Emulex Sales Support.

  • Page 39: Optional Cable Drawings

    A loopback connector must be used when running external loopback tests on the DCP286i/386i/486e Platform Diagnostics. R-S232/EIA-530 Loopback Plug (DB25F) Loopback plug signals for the female 25-pin connector. This loopback plug will work for RS232, RS422/EIA530, RS423, and RS485 adapter cables. Figure 3-1 (Not Supplied by Emulex) RTSA CTSA RTSB CTSB...

  • Page 40: Loopback Plug Winchester Male

    V.35 Loopback Plug Winchester Male Figure 3-2 (Not Supplied by Emulex) Hardware Installation 3-7...

  • Page 41: Loopback Plug Db15F

    3-8 Chapter 3 X.21 Loopback Plug DBI5F Figure 3-3 (Not Supplied by Emulex)

  • Page 42: Dcp286I-Sbc Adapter Cables

    DCP286i-SBC Adapter Cables RS-232 Cable Assembly MICRO-D25 FEMALE SHELL RTSB CTSB DSRB DTRB RGND MODE0 MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 Figure 3-4 Emulex Part #PT1011208-01 Hardware Installation 3-9 DB25 MALE SHELL RTSA CTSA DSRA DTRA...

  • Page 43: Rs-422/530 Cable Assembly

    3-10 Chapter 3 RS-422/530 Cable Assembly MICRO-D25 FEMALE SHELL RTSB CTSB DSRB DTRB RGND MODE0 MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 Figure 3-5 Emulex Part #PT1011209-01 DB25 MALE RTSA RTSB CTSA CTSB DSWRA DSRB DTRA DTRB SHELL...

  • Page 44: Cable Assembly

    RS-423 Cable Assembly MICRO-D25 FEMALE SHELL RTSB CTSB DSRB DTRB RGND MODE0 MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 Figure 3-6 Emulex Part #PT1011211-01 Figure 3-3 Hardware Installation 3-11 RTSA CTSA DSRA DTRA RGND DB25 MALE SHELL...

  • Page 45: Cable Assembly

    3-12 Chapter 3 RS-485 Cable Assembly MICRO-D25 FEMALE SHELL RTSB CTSB DSRB DTRB RGND MODE0 MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 Figure 3-7 Emulex Part #PT1011210-01 DB25 MALE RTSA RTSB CTSA CTSB DSRA DSRB DTRA DTRB SHELL...

  • Page 46: Cable Assembly

    V.35 Cable Assembly MICRO-D25 FEMALE SHELL RTSB CTSB DSRB DTRB RGND MODE0 MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 Figure 3-8 Emulex Part #PT1011213-01 Hardware Installation 3-13 V.35 FEMALE RTSA CTSA DSRA DTRA SHELL...

  • Page 47: Cable Assembly

    3-14 Chapter 3 X.21 Cable Assembly Figure 3-9 Emulex Part #PT1011221-01...

  • Page 48: Rs-232 Standard Cable

    RS-232 Standard Cable DB25 FEMALE DCP PORT Figure 3-10 (Not Supplied by Emulex) Hardware Installation 3-15 MODEM OR OTHER DCE RTSA CTSA DSRA DTRA...

  • Page 49: Null-Modem Cable (Crossover)

    CLEAR TO SEND DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND DATA CARRIER DETECT TRANSMIT CLOCK RECEIVE CLOCK DATA TERMINAL READY Figure 3-11 (Not Supplied by Emulex) CHASSIS GROUND TRANSMIT DATA RECEIVE DATA REQUEST TO SEND CLEAR TO SEND DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND...

  • Page 50: Rs-423/Rs-485 Null Modem Cable

    Hardware Installation 3-17 RS-423/RS-485 Null Modem Cable Figure 3-12 (Not Supplied by Emulex)

  • Page 51: Null Modem Cable

    3-18 Chapter 3 V.35 Null Modem Cable DCP PORT V.35 MALE SHELL ETC-A ETC-B Figure 3-13 (Not Supplied by Emulex) TERMINAL OR OR OTHER DTE ETC-A ETC-B V.35 SHELL...

  • Page 52: Null Modem Cable

    Hardware Installation 3-19 X.21 Null Modem Cable SHIELD Figure 3-14 (Not Supplied by Emulex)

  • Page 53: Rs-232 Cabling

    NOTE: All connections to the board should be made using shielded cables to reduce radio frequency interference. Contact Emulex Sales Support for further information regarding price and model number of any support cables. IMPORTANT: In order to provide proper strain relief it is recommended that the breakout cable not be freely suspended from the PC chassis.

  • Page 54: Rs-232 Standard Cable

    RS-232 Standard Cable DB25 FEMALE DCP PORT Figure 3-15 (Not Supplied by Emulex) Hardware Installation 3-21 MODEM OR OTHER DCE RTSA CTSA DSRA DTRA...

  • Page 55: Null-Modem Cable (Crossover)

    CLEAR TO SEND DATA SET READY SIGNAL GROUND DATA CARRIER DETECT TRANSMIT CLOCK RECEIVE CLOCK DATA TERMINAL READY Figure 3-16 (Not Supplied by Emulex) RS-232 Three-Wire Port Cable DCP PORT CHASSIS GROUND TRANSMIT DATA RECEIVE DATA REQUEST TO SEND CLEAR TO SEND...

  • Page 56: Cabling

    100-pin connector. All connections should be made using shielded cabling to reduce radio frequency interference. Emulex provides several different cables for connecting to external devices. Contact Emulex Network Systems Division for information on available cables and prices.

  • Page 57: Standard Cable

    3-24 Chapter 3 RS-422 Standard Cable DCP PORT CHASSIS GROUND TRANSMIT DATA (A) RECEIVE DATA (A) REQUEST TO SEND (A) CLEAR TO SEND (A) SIGNAL GROUND RECEIVE CLOCK (B) TRANSMIT CLOCK (B) CLEAR TO SEND (B) TRANSMIT DATA (B) TRANSMIT CLOCK (A) RECEIVE DATA (B) RECEIVE CLOCK (A) REQUEST TO SEND (B)

  • Page 58: Adapter Cable

    X.21 Adapter Cable DB25 MALE SHLD Figure 3-19 Emulex Part #PT1011204-01 Hardware Installation 3-25 RTSA RTSB DSRA DSRB DCDA DCDB CTSA CTSB MALE SHLD...

  • Page 59: Null-Modem Cable

    3-26 Chapter 3 RS-422 Null-Modem Cable DCP PORT TRANSMIT DATA (A) RECEIVE DATA (A) REQUEST TO SEND (A) CLEAR TO SEND (A) RECEIVE CLOCK (B) TRANSMIT CLOCK (B) CLEAR TO SEND (B) TRANSMIT DATA (B) TRANSMIT CLOCK (A) RECEIVE DATA (B) RECEIVE CLOCK (A) REQUEST TO SEND (B) CHASSIS GROUND...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Refer to Appendix A for operation of the diagnostic software. Report any errors to Emulex Technical Support by calling the phone numbers listed in the front of this guide.

  • Page 61: Software Installation

    Software Installation Chapter 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ...4-2 Installing to Novell NetWare version 3.12 ...4-2 Installing to Novell NetWare version 4.1 ...4-4 UNINSTALL PROCEDURES ...4-6 Uninstall Using NetWare Version 3.12 ...4-6 Uninstall using NetWare version 4.1 ...4-8...

  • Page 62: Software Installation Procedure

    A list of currently installed products (if any) is displayed. 3) Press <Ins> to begin the installation. 4) Insert the DCP_link INSTALL diskette into a floppy disk drive and enter the drive’s letter; simply press <Enter> to accept the default drive A: and press <Enter>.
  • Page 63 11) Highlight EMULEX WAN for NetWare and press <Enter> to access the Internetworking Configuration menu. 12) You are now ready to configure the Emulex DCP_link adapter and create specific WAN links. Please turn to Chapter 5, Software Configuration to continue.

  • Page 64: Installing To Novell Netware Version 4.1

    A list of currently installed products will display. 4) Press <Ins> to begin installation. 5) Insert the Emulex DCP_link INSTALL diskette into a floppy disk drive: If you inserted the INSTALL diskette into drive A:, the default drive, simply press <Enter>.
  • Page 65 7) Select Display README Files 8) Select <Exit> to continue the installation. The list of Currently Installed Products is displayed. Verify that EMULEX WAN for NetWare has been added to the list. Software Installation 4-5 to check for any installation problems. A list of...

  • Page 66: Uninstall Procedures

    9) Highlight EMULEX WAN for NetWare and press <Enter> to access the Internetworking Configuration menu. 10) You are now ready to configure the Emulex DCP_link adapter and create specific WAN links. Please turn to Chapter 5, Software Configuration to continue.
  • Page 67 NOTE : User might have to change attributes to delete files by entering the command “attribute -r <filename>“ from the server prompt. 10) Bring down and exit the server. Software Installation 4-7 and delete the Emulex product...

  • Page 68: Uninstall Using Netware Version 4.1

    LOAD INETCFG <Enter>. The Internetworking Configuration menu will be displayed: 2) Select Network Interfaces. interfaces associated with the Emulex adapter. 3) Press <Esc> to return to the Internetworking Configuration menu. Figure 4-10. The Internetworking Configuration Menu 4) Select and remove all configurations by highlighting all Boards references to the EMXMLID driver and pressing the <Delete>...
  • Page 69 9) Return to the Installation Options menu and select 10) From the Other Installation Actions menu, select View/Configure/Remove Installed Products. 11) Using the arrow keys, highlight the Emulex product and press the <Delete> key to remove the product from the installation database. 12) Exit the Install utility.

  • Page 70: Chapter 5 Software Configuration

    Configuration Chapter 5 INETCFG ...5-2 INETCFG M ...5-2 ENUS SING ONTEXT ENSITIVE CONFIGURING WITH INETCFG ...5-5 Software ...5-4...

  • Page 71: Inetcfg

    The items in the main Internetworking Configuration menu correspond to the basic steps used to configure Emulex DCP_link. These items should be configured in the order presented in the configuration procedures.
  • Page 72 - Determines which LAN and WAN boards are used in Boards the server or router. This option allows you to add new boards, modify the hardware parameters associated with the boards, enable or disable configured boards, or delete boards. - Allows you to configure media-specific Network Interfaces Data-Link layer parameters for each interface of a WAN board.

  • Page 73: Using Context Sensitive Help

    5-4 Chapter 5 key exits the current configuration window or help screen <Esc> and returns you to the previous screen. Press <Esc> from the main screen to exit the program and save your configuration changes. key allows you to view a list of configuration options or <Enter>...

  • Page 74: Configuring With Inetcfg

    Autoexec.ncf to other files that INETCFG uses. Answer Yes to this prompt. 2) If the Internetworking Configuration main menu is not displayed, please refer to the Emulex DCP_link Advanced Configuration Manual for instructions on transferring LAN driver, protocol, and remote access commands.
  • Page 75 5-6 Chapter 5 3) Press <Ins> to display the list of available drivers. 4) From the list, select the EMXMLID driver for the Emulex DCPx86i/e adapter installed in your system. Note: Call Emulex technical support if the driver is not listed.
  • Page 76 Refer to Chapter 2 of this guide to rev the default configuration information used while installing the Emulex DCPx86i/e adapter. For non-standard installations, please refer to the Emulex DCP_link Advanced Configuration Manual. 7) Onc e you have finished reviewing the default settin <Esc>...
  • Page 77 Use the <Tab> key to toggle between Enabled and Disabled as needed . 9) Press <Esc> to return to the Internetworking Configuration menu. t’s Next? After installing and configuring t Chapters 6 and 7 of this m Frame Relay Configuration X.25 Configuration he DCP_link software, refer to anual for:...
  • Page 78 Chapter 6 INTRODUCTION ...6-2 Frame Relay Networks ...6-2 Frame Relay Parameters ...6-3 Diagramming Your Frame Relay Network...6-4 Planning Your Frame Relay Network...6-4 CONFIGURING THE NETWORK INTERFACE...6-6 CONFIGURING WAN CALL DIRECTORY ...6-10 NETWORK PROTOCOLS AND BINDINGS ...6-13 Configuring Protocol Parameters...6-13 Binding Network Protocols to a WAN Interface ...6-14 Frame Relay Configuration...

  • Page 79: Introduction

    6-2 Chapter 6 Introduction Emulex Frame Relay software is a streamlined, connection-oriented frame- mode data service based on frame-switching /relaying technology--the process of quickly transporting HDLC (High-level Data Link Control) frames through a network. This software is based on protocol standard specified by the International Consultative Committee for Telegraphy and Telephony (CCITT) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute).

  • Page 80: Frame Relay Parameters

    • Does not acknowledge or retransmit frames. Using Emulex Frame Relay, you can have a logical end-to-end link (a virtual private line) between communication end points. Although Emulex Frame Relay appears as a dedicated private network to the user, the virtual circuits and high-speed internode trunking make it a more cost-effective service than a dedicated line service, with similar performance.

  • Page 81: Diagramming Your Frame Relay Network

    Frame Relay Local Router ID administrator to identify a particular Emulex Frame Relay router. The ID is arbitrary and provides a way to track or reference a particular Emulex Frame Relay router. The Number of partner routers connected using Frame Relay is also important.
  • Page 82 Encoding Option - Corresponds to the encoding set on the physical line to which the Emulex Frame Relay router is attached. It can be NRZI (nonreturn to zero inverted) or NRZ (nonreturn to zero). - Destination name at the remote end of a PVC Destination (Partner) that connects communication partners.

  • Page 83: Configuring The Network Interface

    Network Interfaces The Network Interfaces window is displayed. Figure 6-2 Network Interfaces 3) The network interfaces for the Emulex DCPx86i/e adapter will be displayed. Each interface is associated with a physical port. Select the port (interface) for configuration and press <Enter>.
  • Page 84 4) Select Frame Relay (EMX F Relay) from the Available Media, then press <Enter>. The DCP_link Frame Relay Network lnterface Configuration menu is displayed. 5) Press <Enter> to display a list of the Emulex DCPx86i/e adapters that are installed. 6) Select the adapter you wish to configure and press <Enter>.
  • Page 85 6-8 Chapter 6 NOTE: The absolute frame size accommodated by the network, i.e., less than the Maximum Physical Packet Receive Size configured in the STARTUP.NCF file. Verify that all destinations support the same Maximum Physical Packet Receive Size. Send Queue Limit packets that can be queued to this port for transmission.
  • Page 86 Full Status Enquiry Counter enquiries to exchange before issuing a full status inquiry from the network. The value ranges from 1 to 255 with a factory default of 6 enquiries. A full status enquiry response from the network updates the Frame Relay network and link information tables.

  • Page 87: Configuring Wan Call Directory

    You must create at least one WAN Call Destination configuration for each destination. WAN Call Destination configurations contain parameters to be applied by Emulex Frame Relay software when establishing and maintaining calls to the destination.
  • Page 88 NOTE: If a WAN Call Destination has not been configured, the list will be empty (as pictured above). 3) Press <Ins> to configure a new WAN Call Destination. The prompt New Call Destination Name up to 47 alphanumeric characters for the new WAN Call Destination. Figure 6-5 Configure Wan Call Destinations The WAN Call Destination name entered here is used in other menu options when a WAN Call Destination name needs to be identified.
  • Page 89 6-12 Chapter 6 NOTE: If you have not configured any Network Interfaces before attempting to configure a WAN Call Destination, you receive this message: WAN network interfaces must be configured before WAN Call Destinations may be created. 5) Select EMX F Relay Destination Configuration Figure 6-7 Call Destination Configuration Interface Name...

  • Page 90: Network Protocols And Bindings

    Protocols and Bindings so the interfaces can be used with the LAN and WAN connections just established. Configuration of protocols and bindings must be completed prior to using the Emulex software. Configuring Protocol Parameters 1) From the Internetworking Configuration menu, select press <Enter>.

  • Page 91: Binding Network Protocols To A Wan Interface

    6-14 Chapter 6 NOTE: Most installations can function properly with the factory default parameters. For non-standard applications, refer to the Novell NetWare MPR 3.0 Advanced Configuration and Management Guide. Binding Network Protocols to a WAN Interface After adding and configuring the desired protocols outlined above, complete the following steps to bind a given protocol, such as IPX, to the WAN interface and to select a permanent WAN Call Destination (if applicable): 1) From the Internetworking Configuration menu, select...
  • Page 92 4) Select the desired protocol (e.g., IPX), then press <Enter>. 5) From the Network Interface menu, select a configured WAN interface port, then press <Enter> to bind the protocol to that port. A new window displays the parameters for binding the protocol you have chosen to the selected WAN interface.
  • Page 93 6-16 Chapter 6 Figure 6-14 Configured Wan Call Destinations NOTE: If no permanent WAN Call Destinations have been defined for this interface, an error message will be displayed. 9) Highlight the desired WAN Call Destination, then press <Enter>. Press <Esc> until you are prompted to save IPX Bind Parameters. Answer Yes to save and exit.
  • Page 94 Diagramming Your X.25 Network ...7-5 Planning Your X.25 Network ...7-5 Frame Level Parameters...7-5 Packet Level Parameters ...7-6 Logical Channel Numbers ...7-8 Emulex X.25 User Facilities...7-9 CONFIGURING THE X.25 NETWORK INTERFACE...7-10 Modifying/Creating a Profile...7-13 Local DTE Address ...7-15 X.25 Authentication Options ...7-15 CONFIGURING THE WAN CALL DIRECTORY ...7-17...

  • Page 95: Introduction

    The X.25 protocol primarily services between a DTE/DTE pair providing the DCE connection. As described earlier the Emulex X.25 implements the 1984 CCITT X.25 recommendations, including the level 1 (physical), level 2 (frame), and level 3 (packet), along with several library modules. All three levels are generally configured as either DTE or all three as DCE though exceptions can occur.

  • Page 96: Virtual Circuit Service

    SVCs between multiple sites. SVCs can be set up to operate automatically or on demand as data and call requests dictate. The router can automatically establish and disconnect on-demand IP connections using SVCs. The types of connections supported by Emulex X.25 for various protocols are shown in the following table. Protocol...

  • Page 97: Logical Channel Numbers

    At network subscription time, the user specifies the number of logical channels needed for both SVCs and PVCs by designating ranges of logical channel numbers. Emulex X.25 configuration uses the decimal equivalent of the complete 12-bit Logical Channel Identifier in two subfields: the Logical Channel Group (4 bits) and the Logical Channel Number (8 bits).

  • Page 98: Diagramming Your X.25 Network

    Packet size required (for example, 128 bytes or 256 bytes) Emulex X.25 Router ID the system administrator to identify a particular Emulex X.25 router. The ID provides a way to track or reference a particular Emulex X.25 router. Frame Level Parameters Sequencing Modulo allowed in a Data-Link layer window.

  • Page 99: Packet Level Parameters

    DTE. It should match the address assigned by your attached network. This address is included in the Calling Address field of the outbound Call Request packets. Version - Emulex X.25 specifically supports 1984 CCITT X.25 Recommendation Determines whether you use DTE or DCE procedures for packet Role - layer operation in the Logical Channel Number (LCN) assignment.
  • Page 100 PDN and the remote DTE. Control over the numbering of sequential data Sequencing Modulo - packets allowed in a window. Emulex X.25 only allows Modulo 8. - Specifies the default value of the maximum Default Window Size number of sequentially numbered data packets that can be transmitted by the local DTE without receiving an acknowledgment at any given time.

  • Page 101: Logical Channel Numbers

    7-8 Chapter 7 T25 (Data Packet Retransmission Timer) - time, in seconds, that the DTE waits for the appropriate acknowledgment after transmitting a data packet. If the T25 timer expires, the packet layer resets the virtual circuit. T26 (Interrupt Timer) - DTE waits when an Interrupt Request packet is sent for an interrupt confirmation to be received.

  • Page 102: Emulex X.25 User Facilities

    Many user facilities can be used within an X.25 connection to a PDN. Some of these facilities are read-only and may not be changed. User facilities available with Emulex X.25 include the following: Flow Control Negotiation incoming calls containing either Window Size or Packet Size facility values that are greater than those specified.

  • Page 103: Configuring The X.25 Network Interface

    Charging Acceptance). Charged calls, that is, locally generated call requests, must specify reverse charging. Emulex X.25 additionally provides local configurable options for both of the preceding items. Regardless of a customer's PDN subscription, all inbound reverse-charged calls can be rejected and all outbound call attempts that do not specify reverse charging can be disallowed.
  • Page 104 Network Interfaces The Network Interface window is displayed. Figure 7-2 Network Interfaces 3) Select an unconfigured interface (port) associated with the Emulex WAN adapter. 4) Choose EMX X.25 from the available media and press <Enter>. The X.25 Network Interface Configuration menu is displayed: X.25 Configuration 7-11...
  • Page 105 Figure 7-3 Network Interface Configuration NOTE: Network interfaces assigned to a group may require the same configuration for physical and link parameters. For example baud rate, DTE/DCE...etc Select the Emulex adapter type if not already displayed. Card Type: Interface Options Interface Speed: is “External”...

  • Page 106: Modifying/Creating A Profile

    10) Press <Enter> to select an Interface Group. Select a group from the list or press <Ins> to create a new Interface group. Modifying/Creating a Profile 1) Press <Enter> and select the standard profile for you X.25 service provider. All X.25 installations must have detailed port profiles defined. Press <Enter>...
  • Page 107 DTE/DCE Frame Node Type Frame Window Size Number of Virtual Circuits Configured 3) Press <Esc> to save the Profile Configuration and return to the Emulex X.25 Network Interface menu: Figure 8-5 Emulex Network Interface Configuration Lowest Two-Way SVC LCN...

  • Page 108: X.25 Authentication Options

    Local DTE Address 1) Enter the access address provided by your local X.25 network service provider. NOTE: You can leave the configuration at this point by accepting the default values for the remaining parameters. To save this configuration and return to the Internetworking Configuration menu, press <Esc>, select Yes when prompted, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 109 7-16 Chapter 7 Inbound Authentication - Toggle between Enabled or Disabled. Restricts incoming calls to authentication. The originator (server ID and address) of each call coming in on the X.25 link is first checked against the Authentication Database before it is given access to the server. Only those calls in the table are accepted.

  • Page 110: Configuring The Wan Call Directory

    You must create at least one WAN Call Destination configuration for each desired destination. WAN Call Destination configurations contain parameters to be applied by Emulex X.25 software when establishing and maintaining calls to the destination.
  • Page 111 7-18 Chapter 7 2) The Configured Wan Call Destinations window is displayed: Figure 7-7 Configured Wan Call Destinations If no WAN Call Destinations have been configured, the list will be blank. 3) Press <Ins> to configure a new WAN Call Destination for X.25. 4) Enter a name for the new WAN Call Destination, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 112 6) In the Call Type field, accept the default value <Enter> to select On-Demand Reminder: You must configure the X.25 Authentication Options in the X.25 Profile if you select “on- demand” as the Call Type. On-Demand calls are established only when needed. The connections are terminated whenever the link is void of network data.
  • Page 113 7-20 Chapter 7 9) For SVC, enter the DTE Address in the Destination DTE Address field. For PVC, enter the PVC number (which must be configured in the X.25 Profile). Press <Enter> for a list of configured PVC numbers. NOTE: PVC Numbers may only be configured provided the Wan Call Circuit type is profile for that interface has been defined.
  • Page 114 This parameter specifies the maximum delay between attempts to establish a connection (the retry interval). The delay is set initially to 8 seconds and increases exponentially until the maximum retry interval is reached. The range of time intervals is 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 (hh:mm:ss). For permanent calls, the default value is 10 minutes (00:10:00).

  • Page 115: Expert Call Configuration

    7-22 Chapter 7 Expert Call Configuration If Circuit Type is Switched Virtual Circuit, press <Enter> to view or modify the Expert Call Configuration parameters. Figure 8-9 X.25 Expert Call Configuration The X.25 Expert Call Configuration window is displayed. The parameters in this window are applicable only to SVC’s. Call Destination Name name of the WAN Call Destination entered in Step 4.
  • Page 116 10) In the Inbound Authentication Update field, accept the default value, Enabled, or press <Enter> to select Disabled. 11) Press <Esc>; if prompted, select Yes to save your changes, then press <Enter>. The WAN Call Destination you just configured appears in the list of configured WAN Call Destinations.

  • Page 117: Configuring Protocol Parameters

    Protocols and Bindings so the interfaces can be used with the LAN and WAN connections just established. Configuration of protocols and bindings must be completed prior to using the Emulex software. Configuring Protocol Parameters 1) From the Internetworking Configuration menu, select press <Enter>.

  • Page 118: Binding Network Protocols To A Wan Interface

    NOTE: Most installations can function properly with the factory default parameters. For non-standard applications, refer to the Novell NetWare MPR 3.0 Advanced Configuration and Management Guide. Binding Network Protocols to a WAN Interface After adding and configuring the desired protocols outlined above, complete the following steps to bind a given protocol, such as IPX, to the WAN interface and to select a permanent WAN Call Destination (if applicable): 1) From the Internetworking Configuration menu, select...
  • Page 119 7-26 Chapter 7 4) Select the desired protocol (e.g., IPX), then press <Enter>. 5) From the Network Interface menu, select a configured WAN interface port, then press <Enter> to bind the protocol to that port. A new window displays the parameters for binding the protocol you have chosen to the selected WAN interface.
  • Page 120 Figure 7-15 Configured Wan Call Destinations NOTE: If no permanent WAN Call Destinations have been defined for this interface, an error message will be displayed. 9) Highlight the desired WAN Call Destination, then press <Enter>. Press <Esc> until you are prompted to save IPX Bind Parameters. Answer Yes to save and exit.
  • Page 121 Contacting Emulex Chapter 8 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE...8-2 ...8-2 RIOR TO ...8-2 LACING THE ...8-3 OMESTIC ...8-3 UROPEAN 24 - H ...8-4 UPPORT PRODUCT SERVICE ...8-4 BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM...8-4 INTERNET ...8-6 EMUFAX ...8-7...

  • Page 122: Technical Assistance

    3) Contents of any error log files, such as /tmp/emlx[pid].log. NOTE: If possible, call Technical Support from a phone next to a terminal with access to the network. Placing the Call Ater you gather the requested information, contact Emulex at one of the following sites.

  • Page 123: Domestic

    If Emulex Technical Support personnel determine the unit is defective, they will provide information to return the product to an authorized Emulex repair center for service. If return is required, a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions will be issued.

  • Page 124: Hour Support

    Product Service If a customer experiences difficulties with an Emulex product and is unable to resolve the problem with Emulex Technical Support, a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number will be issued. Shipping instructions to the nearest Repair Center will also be provided.
  • Page 125 Technotes: Technical Bulletins Performance Products - Utilities & Misc Files Rconnect Files LANManager Software Emulex Printer Server Documentation Emulex Communication Server Documentation Emulex DCP Products Documentation NOTE: The file EMULEX.LST in area #1 describes the files in each area. Contacting Emulex 8-5...

  • Page 126: Internet

    8-6 Chapter 8 Internet The Emulex BBS has Internet access via Anonymous ftp, an Internet service that allows connection to a remote host without being a registered user on the host. 1) Userid: Anonymous The IP address for the BBS is: −...

  • Page 127: Emufax

    NOTE: The file EMULEX.LST in the EVERYONE directory describes the files located in each directory. EmuFax EmuFax is an automated document retrieval system that sends Emulex documents or catalogs to your fax machine. To use EmuFax, dial: (714) 513-8276 or (714) 513-8277 When prompted during the EmuFax recording, enter the document number of the desired document or catalog, along with the number of your fax machine.
  • Page 128 Diagnostic Programs Appendix A DIAGNOSTIC PLATFORM ... A-2 Diagnostic Operating Requirements ...A-2 README.DOC...A-2 Distribution Diskette...A-3 Diagnostic Platform Instructions ...A-3 Loading and Running the Diagnostic Platform ...A-3 Menus...A-4 USING DCPDIAG3 FOR THE DCP386I ... A-7 Diagnostic Operating Requirements ...A-7 README.DOC...A-7 Distribution Diskette...A-7 Running the Diagnostic ...A-8...

  • Page 129: Diagnostic Platform

    A-2 Appendix A This section describes the operation of the diagnostic program. This program tests all functions of the DCPx86i/e, including on-board memory and registers, host memory, interrupts to and from the adapter, and the microprocessor. For DCP286i-SBC and DCP486e adapters, use the following DIAGNOSTIC PLATFORM.

  • Page 130: Distribution Diskette

    If you plan to run diagnostics from a hard drive, create a subdirectory on the hard disk and, copy the files into that subdirectory. Place the original Emulex diskette in a safe place.

  • Page 131: Menus

    A-4 Appendix A 1) Boot the system under DOS and insert the Emulex diagnostic diskette into drive A. 2) Create a subdirectory on the hard disk of your choice then copy the diagnostics to that sub directory. 3) At the DOS prompt, type >...
  • Page 132 • Hardware - This submenu displays the test configuration of the board highlighted in the Main Menu and allows you to change various parameters such as “Window Size,” “Window Address,” and “Interrupt Level”. In the submenu use the arrow keys to highlight the item you wish to change and the “Change Selection”...
  • Page 133 A-6 Appendix A Selecting the On Error be taken when an error occurs on the selected adapter. Error actions can be set for each adapter independently. NOTE: You must run host test #9 Diagnostics test is loaded to run automatically in the default set up.

  • Page 134: Using Dcpdiag3 For The Dcp386I

    Exit - In the Main Menu, selecting the Exit option exits the Platform and returns control the PC to DOS. Using DCPDIAG3 for the DCP386i This section describes the operation of the diagnostic program supplied with the DCP386i/e. The diagnostics test all functions of the DCP386i/e, including on-board memory and registers, host memory, interrupts to and from the card, and the microprocessor.

  • Page 135: Running The Diagnostic

    The list of tests and their order of performance are individually configurable for each adapters. To run the diagnostic program, perform these steps: 1) Boot the system under DOS and insert the Emulex diagnostic diskette in drive A: 2) Set the default drive path to: A: 3) At the DOS prompt, type: >...
  • Page 136 Alternatively you may copy the diagnostics to your hard drive and load and run from the hard drive. 1) Boot the system under DOS and insert the Emulex diagnostic diskette into drive A. 2) Create a subdirectory on the hard disk of your choice then copy the diagnostics to that sub directory.

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