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MAXserver™ 1600 and 1608 Terminal Servers
Xyplex, Incorporated
330 Codman Hill Road
Boxborough, MA 01719
1-800-435-7997 (U.S.)
508-264-9903 (International)
support@xyplex.com (Internet)
451-0013A

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  • Page 1 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Manual MAXserver™ 1600 and 1608 Terminal Servers Xyplex, Incorporated 330 Codman Hill Road Boxborough, MA 01719 1-800-435-7997 (U.S.) 508-264-9903 (International) support@xyplex.com (Internet) 451-0013A...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Xyplex. Xyplex reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to provide notification of such revisions. While reasonable precautions have been taken, Xyplex assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear in this document.
  • Page 3 The customer is solely responsible for any failure of the Product which results from accident, abuse, misapplication or alteration of the Product or use of the Product outside of the U.S.A. borders and Xyplex assumes no liability as a consequence of such events under the terms of this Warranty.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started Overview...................................... 11 Unpack and Inspect the MAXserver 1600........................12 Place MAXserver 1600 on Flat Surface or Mount on Rack................12 2.3.1 Rack Mount Installation (optional)....................... 13 Insert the Memory Card (if Supplied)..........................14 Connect the Ethernet Interface............................14 Connect the Power Cable..............................
  • Page 5 Overview...................................... 22 Startup/Loading Problems..............................22 3.2.1 Startup Error Codes............................... 23 3.2.2 Problem Analysis..............................25 If the LAN Light Is Out..............................Resetting the MAXserver 1600............................Chapter 4 Configuration Menu 4.1 Overview......................................33 4.1.1 Factory Configurations............................33 Accessing the Configuration Menu..........................33 Configuration Options................................
  • Page 6 Figure B-8 Octopus Cable with 36-pin Female DEConnect Connector..............53 Figure B-9 Octopus Cable with 36-pin Male DEConnect Connector................. 54 Figure B-10 Connecting MAXserver 1600 to DB-25 Distribution Panel..............54 Figure C-1 Valid Multiport Transceiver Configuration on Ethernet Backbone............57 Figure C-2 Valid Multiport Transceiver Configuration on a Standalone Network..........

  • Page 7: Preface

    Chapter 3 (Troubleshooting) -- Describes what to do if you encounter a problem during the MAXserver 1600 or 1608 installation or while the server is in operation. This chapter explains how the MAXserver 1600/1608 indicates errors and how to reset the unit.
  • Page 8 Related Publications The following publications are useful to persons who install and manage Xyplex terminal servers. To obtain copies, contact your Xyplex sales representative. Manual Description SIMM Installation Explains how to install MAXserver 1600/1608 Single Inline Service Instructions Memory Modules (SIMMs). (SIMMs should only be installed by qualified personnel.)

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    The load server can support other devices as well. Expandable Memory -- The MAXserver 1600 and 1608 are shipped with either 1 MB or 3 MB of factory installed memory. The memory can be expanded in 2 MB increments, up to 5 MB, using SIMM memory modules.

  • Page 10: Supported Communication Speeds

    Changing the Software Loading Method You can change the method the MAXserver 1600 or 1608 uses to load its software. For example, you can configure the unit to load exclusively from a specific type of load server; or, you can configure the unit to load from the Memory card only.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    2. Mount the MAXserver 1600 in a standard 19" rack or place it on a suitable flat surface (19" x 15"). 3. If the MAXserver 1600 is equipped with a Memory card, insert the Memory card into the card slot on the front of the unit.

  • Page 12: Unpack And Inspect The Maxserver 1600

    3. Place all packing materials back into the shipping carton and save the carton. (If you need to return the unit to Xyplex or your distributor, you should return it in the original carton.) 4. If the MAXserver 1600 has been damaged in shipping or any parts are missing, notify your Xyplex representative or distributor immediately.

  • Page 13: Rack Mount Installation (Optional)

    1. Locate a mounting position on the rack that allows at least one inch of space above and below the MAXserver 1600. 2. Secure the MAXserver 1600 to the mounting rack using the supplied bolts, as shown in Figure 2-1. If the rack is not threaded, use the threaded clips supplied with the server.

  • Page 14: Insert The Memory Card (If Supplied)

    Standard (AUI) Connection -- Install the Ethernet cable by plugging the male cable connector into the 15-pin female AUI socket on the rear of the MAXserver 1600 and fastening the slide latch. (The standard 15-pin AUI connector signal assignments are shown in Figure B-1.) ThinWire Connection -- Install the Ethernet cable by plugging it into the ThinWire connector on the rear of the MAXserver 1600.

  • Page 15: Connect The Power Cable

    A grounded AC power outlet should be located within six feet of the back of the MAXserver 1600. You can use a UL-approved, 3-prong extension cord if necessary, provided it has sufficient current and voltage capacity.

  • Page 16: Figure 2-3. Maxserver 1600/1608 Front Panel

    Flashes if permanent parameter changes have not yet been stored. (Do not power off the MAXserver 1600 while this light is flashing.) LAN light -- Flashes when the unit receives Ethernet packets. (OFF when not connected to network, or network is faulty.)

  • Page 17: Connect Serial Device Cables

    Connect the serial device cables to the 8-pin RJ-45 jacks on the rear of the MAXserver. For a MAXserver 1608, connect cables to Ports 1 - 8 only. For a MAXserver 1600, you can connect cables to Ports 1 - 16.

  • Page 18: Initialize Connected Devices

    (numbers or letters). This name is your identifier during this session. If you choose, you can change it each time you make a connection to the MAXserver 1600. It will be shown whenever you or any other person on the network requests information about who is connected to the MAXserver 1600.

  • Page 19: Connecting Other Devices

    Getting Started 2.9.2 Connecting Other Devices If you are connecting a modem, printer, plotter, host computer, or data switch, refer to the Xyplex TCP/IP- LAT System Documentation for instructions as follows: Ethernet Network Terminal Server Printer Serial Printers, Plotters -- Refer to the section entitled "Shared Printer Services Setup" in Chapter 4 of the Software Management Guide.

  • Page 20: Formatting/Updating A Memory Card

    WARNING: all data will be lost. Press <RETURN> to start format, any other character to abort -- where xxxxx indicates the vendor of the utility that was last used to format the card (e.g., Xyplex). After you press <RETURN> this message appears: Format in progress, please wait.
  • Page 21 MAXserver Manager Load Hosts for instructions. If the MAXserver 1600 is too busy to update the Memory card, or if the card is currently being formatted or updated when you issue the GET CARD LOAD FILE command, you see this message: Xyplex -730 - Temporary resource conflict.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting

    How to reset the MAXserver 1600/1608 Startup/Loading Problems Refer to this section if you have powered up the MAXserver 1600, or re-initialized the unit, and the front panel lights do not behave as follows after several minutes. (Procedures for the MAXserver 1608 are identical.) •...

  • Page 23: Startup Error Codes

    6. The RUN light flashes rapidly and the LAN light flashes as Ethernet packets are received. (The MAXserver 1600 is loading, or trying to load, software.) 7. When loading from a Memory card, or when using another MAXserver 1600 as a load server, Port lights 8 - 1 go ON, sequentially.
  • Page 24 9903). Your representative will provide further instructions on how to handle the condition. Common Error Codes If you see this error code, the MAXserver 1600 has been configured for more memory than is actually installed: 3, 4, 6, 7, 11 To correct the error, you must either configure the MAXserver for less installed memory, using the ROM Configuration menu, or install additional SIMM memory.

  • Page 25: Problem Analysis

    Troubleshooting 3.2.2 Problem Analysis Following is a list of problems you might encounter when you power up or re-initialize a MAXserver 1600. The list includes descriptions of correct operations and possible solutions. (Procedures for the MAXserver 1608 are identical.) Problem: You are trying to load from a Memory card and the CARD light does not go ON.
  • Page 26 Also, if the load process takes place very quickly, you might miss some of the messages. 1. If the MAXserver 1600 is not connected to the network, you see one of the following messages when press <RETURN>: Terminal Server, Type 74, Rev x.xx.x Ethernet address 08-00-87-xx-xx-xx, port x Automatic Network Selection: Searching for functional network.
  • Page 27 Check that the MAXserver 1600 is in the RUN state and that the Ethernet transceiver cable or ThinWire network cable is properly installed. 4. A message similar to the following one is displayed if the MAXserver 1600 has received a load offer from a load server: Terminal Server, Type 74, Rev x.xx.x...
  • Page 28 (Refer to the Software Installation Guide for VMS load hosts for more information.) 6. After the MAXserver 1600 loads a file, it checks the contents of the file for proper identification and size. One of the following messages can appear if the MAXserver 1600 encounters a file problem: Server xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx;...
  • Page 29 After the dump process completes, the MAXserver 1600 selects the load server with the next highest merit value on the load offer list. If the load list is exhausted, the MAXserver 1600 will restart the loading process. 0590...
  • Page 30 Problem: While loading from the network, no messages appear after you type several <RETURN>s. (Note that when the MAXserver 1600 is loading from a Memory card, you do not see any messages, and cannot access the terminal server.) Correct Operation: The port normally autobauds to the correct baud rate when you press several <RETURN>s.

  • Page 31: If The Lan Light Is Out

    If the LAN Light Is Out When the LAN light on the MAXserver 1600 front panel is ON, the server is communicating with the network. If you are unable to communicate with the network and the LAN light is not ON, check the following.

  • Page 32: Resetting The Maxserver 1600

    Resetting the MAXserver 1600 You can reset the MAXserver 1600 to force it to run a self test or to re-initialize the unit. Before resetting the server, check the port lights to make sure that no connections are in progress. All connections are terminated when the server is reset.

  • Page 33: 4.1 Overview

    The MAXserver 1600 and 1608 are configured at the factory to load software from a Memory card if one is inserted in the card drive. If a card is not present, the MAXserver 1600/1608 requests to be loaded by a host system that has the Xyplex TCP/IP-LAT software installed, or any Xyplex MAXserver Manager -- which can be a MAXserver 1600/1608 that has a Memory card, a MAXserver 1800/1820, or a MAXserver Manager card (MAXMAN).

  • Page 34: Configuration Options

    3. When the RUN light flashes rapidly (indicating that the self test has completed), autobaud any serial port by pressing RETURN a few times at a terminal connected to the port. Once the MAXserver 1600 has selected a port speed, it generates the following message:...

  • Page 35: Option 3 - Initialize Server And Port Parameters

    The dialog associated with each of these menu choices is described in the sections that follow. After you exit from the Configuration menu, the MAXserver 1600 loads software and parameters. Notes For each command prompt shown in the Configuration menu dialog, the default choice is shown in square brackets, [ ].

  • Page 36: Figure 4-2 Sample Configuration Options Display (Screen 1)

    4.3.2 Option 2 - Modify Unit Configuration To select this option, answer 2 to the "Enter menu selection" prompt. The MAXserver 1600 prompts: Initialize configuration to defaults (Y,N) [N]? Valid answers to this prompt are Y (Yes) and N (No).

  • Page 37: Option 1 - Display Configuration

    Selecting X enables the MAXserver to store and load parameters at a Xyplex MAXserver Manager. Selecting M enables the MAXserver 1600 to store and load parameters via the DEC MOP loader protocol. Selecting B enables the MAXserver 1600 to store and load parameters at a BOOTP/TFTP host.
  • Page 38 Selecting C enables the MAXserver 1600 to load software from a Memory card. Selecting D enables the MAXserver 1600 to load via directed TFTP. Selecting X enables the MAXserver to load from a Xyplex MAXserver Manager. Selecting M enables the MAXserver 1600 to load software via the DEC MOP loader protocol.
  • Page 39 Valid numerical values consist of the pound-sign character (#) and a number in the range of 0 through 128. Xyplex load servers respond to the numbers #1 through #5. The default numerical value is #1. The numerical value #1 allows you to specify a load file name via the NCP commands at a VAX/VMS load server, or via client entries on a MAXserver loader.
  • Page 40 0.0.0.0. You must supply a non-zero Internet address if you have specified DTFTP as a loading method. Enter gateway IP address [0.0.0.0]: If the load host is not on the same network as the MAXserver 1600, enter the Internet address of a gateway. Enter TFTP load filename []: Enter the name of the file to load (max.
  • Page 41 The MAXserver 1600 automatically detects added memory. Therefore, you do not need to increase the "installed memory" value when you install additional memory. If you choose to increase the value anyway, do not do so before you install the additional memory. If you do, the MAXserver 1600 will generate the following warning message:...
  • Page 42 If you answer Yes, the MAXserver displays the messages: Configuration reset to stored values. (Type any key to continue) Press any key; the MAXserver 1600 returns you to the Configuration menu (Figure 4-1). You can then exit from the Configuration menu using Option S or X. 0590...
  • Page 43 To select this option, answer S to the "Enter menu selection" prompt. If you have made any changes, the MAXserver 1600 prompts: Save changes and exit (Y,N) [Y]? If the MAXserver 1600 is configured to store parameters locally, you see this message: Non-volatile Storage Device Update In Progress: Please Wait (May Take Up To One Minute) If you have not made any changes, the MAXserver 1600 displays: No changes made.

  • Page 44: Option X - Exit Without Saving Configuration Changes

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table A-1 lists MAXserver 1600 and 1608 terminal server technical specifications: Table A-1. MAXserver 1600/1608 Technical Specifications Item Description Transmit Data, Receive Data, Transmit Ground, Terminal Signals Receive Ground, Data Set Ready/Data Carrier Detect...
  • Page 45 110 - 240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz Maximum: 120V - 1.0A 240V - 0.5A Power Typical: 120V - 0.25A 240V - 0.13A 30W, 100 BTU Software Xyplex TCP/IP-LAT Software, V4.1 or later Ethernet Interface Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 Connection -- ThinWire or Standard AUI Transceiver 0219...

  • Page 46: Figure B-1 15-Pin Female Aui Connector Signal Assignments

    Appendix B Cabling Considerations Overview This appendix describes cabling considerations you should be aware of when installing MAXserver 1600 and 1608 terminal servers. Ethernet Transceiver Cable Figure B-1 shows the standard 15-pin AUI connector signal assignments: Signal Chassis Ground Collision +...
  • Page 47 • Customer cable-making kits Standard cabling items available from Xyplex allow you to connect to any serial device that uses a male or female DB-25 connector. All you need is the appropriate modular cable (crossover cable for connecting to a DTE device, straight-through cable for connecting to a DCE device), and the correct modular adaptor (male or female DB-25 connector), which is essentially an RJ-45-to-DB25 adaptor.

  • Page 48: Figure B-2 Crossover And Straight-Through Wiring Schemes

    Cabling Considerations B.3.2 Device RJ-45 Wiring Considerations You should give special consideration to the wiring scheme when connecting a device such as a terminal to a MAXserver serial port. The MAXserver is considered a DTE device. If you want to connect to another DTE device such as a terminal that is also DTE, you will need a crossover wiring scheme somewhere in the cabling.
  • Page 49 Flow Control and Modem Control MAXserver 1600 and 1608 serial ports can be set up to support RTS/CTS flow control. Section 5.6 of the Software Management Guide describes flow control options and explains how to set up flow control at a port.

  • Page 50: Figure B-3 Adaptor Wiring, Maxserver To Dce

    Cabling Considerations Figure B-3. Adaptor Wiring, MAXserver to DTE MAXserver Modem Cable Modular Adaptor Connector Straight Through Cable Female Male Male Female RJ-45 RJ-45 RJ-45 RJ-45 Male To Modem DB-25 (a) Supports RING: MAXserver Male DB-25 Male RJ-45 DCE Device Male RJ-45 Female RJ-45 Connector...

  • Page 51: Figure B-5 Rj-45, Db-25 Pins

    Figure B-5. RJ-45, DB-25 Pins Notes In order to expand the functionality of the serial interface, the MAXserver 1600/1608 modular cabling allows you to connect different signals to pin 7 of the MAXserver. (This pin is an input to the MAXserver.) When a DCE device is connected to a MAXserver serial port, the device's DCD output is connected to pin 7.

  • Page 52: Figure B-6 Maxserver 1600 Deconnect Cable

    B.3.4 DEConnect RJ-45 Cables Figure B-6 shows the DEConnect-compatible cables available from Xyplex and shows how the cables are wired. The Male RJ-45 connector is attached to the server. The MMJ connector attaches to the DEConnect-compatible device (DTE). The cable is a crossover cable that uses the six inner pins of the server port and makes the signals available at the MMJ connector.

  • Page 53: Figure B-7 Octopus Cable With 50-Pin Telco Connector

    Cabling Considerations B.3.5 Octopus Cables An octopus cable fans out a single 50-pin male or female Telco connector, or a 36-pin male or female Telco DEConnect connector, to eight male RJ-45 connectors. These cables enable you to connect a MAXserver's serial ports to existing wiring in your facility. For example, you can use octopus cables to connect the MAXserver's serial ports to a punch down block.

  • Page 54: Figure B-9 Octopus Cable With 36-Pin Male Deconnect Connector

    Figure B-9. Octopus Cable With 36-pin Male DEConnect connector Connecting to a Distribution Panel By using two types of octopus cable, you can connect MAXserver 1600/1608 serial ports to a distribution panel that has DB-25 connectors. This enables you to adapt MAXserver 1600 cabling to Xyplex TSERV-style cabling.
  • Page 55 "Octopus" cable, eight male RJ-45 to one female 50-pin TELCO connector, MX-151-3034 1.83 m (6 feet), used to adapt MAXserver 1000 Series cabling to Xyplex TSERV-Style cabling (see Figure B-7) "Octopus" cable, 8 male RJ-45 to 1 male 50-pin Telco (see Figure B-7) MX-151-3035 "Octopus"...
  • Page 56 Cabling Considerations Cable-Making Products Cable, 8-wire, with silver casing (recommended for making cross-over cables), 305 m (1000 feet) MX-150-0110 Male RJ-45 connectors, quantity 100 MX-170-0399 Crimping tool for RJ-45 male connectors MX-350-0186 Crimping tool for MMJ male connectors MX-350-0194 Conversion kit to convert crimping tool to accept RJ-45 plugs MX-350-0195 Conversion kit to convert crimping tool to accept MMJ plugs MX-350-0196...

  • Page 57: Figure C-1 Valid Multiport Transceiver Configuration On Ethernet Backbone

    The MAXserver 1600/1608 terminal servers support the Ethernet configuration rules for multiport transceivers. On networks with an Ethernet backbone, there must be no more than one multiport transceiver between the MAXserver 1600/1608 and the backbone, as shown in Figure C-1: Ethernet Network...

  • Page 58: Figure C-3 Invalid Multiport Transceiver Configuration On An Ethernet Backbone

    Network Configurations Invalid multiport transceiver configurations include: • More than one multiport transceiver between the MAXserver1600/1608 and an Ethernet backbone, as shown in Figure C-3. • More than two multiport transceivers cascaded together in a standalone network that has no Ethernet backbone, as shown in Figure C-4.

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