Digital Equipment DECserver 90L Owner's Manual

DECserver90LOwner’sManual

Order Number EK-DSRVD-OM-001

Digital Equipment Corporation

February 1991

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Contents

About This Manual vii

1 Overview

Features .............................................. 1–1

Quick Start . . . ........................................ 1–2

2 Installation

Standalone Installation . . ................................ 2–1

Backplane Installation . . . ................................ 2–5

3 Operation

Using a Terminal or Personal Computer ..................... 3–1

Establishing a Terminal Session . ........................ 3–1

Ending a Terminal Session ............................. 3–2

‘‘Last Number Redial’’ . ................................ 3–3

Interrupting a Terminal Session . ........................ 3–3

Resuming an Interrupted Terminal Session . . ............... 3–3

Disconnecting an Interrupted Terminal Session .............. 3–4

Using a Printer ........................................ 3–4

DECserver 90L Commands ............................... 3–4

DECserver 90L Information and Error Codes . . ............... 3–6

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4 Managing the DECserver 90L

Local Management ...................................... 4–2

Remote Management .................................... 4–2

Security .............................................. 4–2

Management Commands . ................................ 4–3

Set Command........................................ 4–3

Setting Port Parameters ............................. 4–3

Setting Server Parameters ............................ 4–7

Changing Password by Menu . . ........................ 4–10

Set and Clear Authorized Operation .................... 4–11

Enable and Disable Manager Mode ..................... 4–14

Show Command ...................................... 4–17

Show Port ........................................ 4–17

Show Server ....................................... 4–20

Reset Command ...................................... 4–22

Command Line....................................... 4–23

Using a Printer ........................................ 4–25

5 Troubleshooting

A Speciﬁcations

Physical Dimensions .................................... A–1

Environmental Speciﬁcations .............................. A–2

Power Speciﬁcations..................................... A–3

Connector Pin Out ...................................... A–3

LAT Speciﬁcations ...................................... A–5

B Related Documentation

Index

Contents v

Figures

1–1 Sample DECserver 90L Connection .................... 1–2

1–2 DECserver 90L . . . ................................ 1–4

2–1 DECserver 90L Standalone Installation . . ............... 2–2

2–2 Removing the Back Cover of the DECserver 90L . . . ....... 2–3

2–3 DECserver 90L Backplane Installation . . ............... 2–6

A–1 Port Circuit ...................................... A–4

Tables

1–1 Supported Terminal Characteristics .................... 1–3

3–1 DECserver 90L User Commands ...................... 3–5

3–2 DECserver 90L Information and Error Codes ............ 3–6

4–1 Port Parameters . . . ................................ 4–4

4–2 Server Parameters . ................................ 4–8

4–3 Port Status Description ............................. 4–17

5–1 DECserver 90L Troubleshooting ...................... 5–1

A–1 MMJPinOut..................................... A–4

A–2 LAT Server Characteristics . . ........................ A–5

A–3 LAT Port Characteristics ............................ A–5

AboutThisManual

This guide gives an overview of the DECserver 90L and describes how to install, operate, manage, and troubleshoot the DECserver 90L. This guide also gives the speciﬁcations and related documentation for the DECserver 90L.

Organization

This guides has ﬁve chapters and two appendices.

Chapter Meaning

1 Provides an overview of the DECserver 90L including

the features and a quick start procedure. 2 Describes how to install the DECserver 90L. 3 Describes how to start, interrupt, resume, and end a

terminal session. 4 Describes how to manage the DECserver 90L locally or

from a remote device on the network. 5 Describes how to troubleshoot the DECserver 90L. Appendix A Describes the physical dimensions; environmental,

electrical, and LAT speciﬁcations. Appendix B Provides a list of related documentation and how to

order information.

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Conventions

Convention Meaning

italic Indicates a new term or in command syntax examples, italic

Return

NOTE Provides general information. bold text Bold text represents user input. For example:

[] The characters in brackets [ ] do not need to be entered for the

words represent elements of a command for which you supply a value. For example:

-> service Key names appear in a box.

-> Set

DECserver 90L to recognize the command. For example: D[ISCONNECT]

Return

Overview

This chapter describes the features of the DECserver 90L and provides a summary of the installation procedure.

Features

The DECserver 90L contains the following features:

• Simpliﬁed human interface

• Plug-and-go installation

• Small in size

• Rack mountable in DEChub

90 Ethernet backplane

• Network Management

through MOP and TSM (future release of TSM)

The DECserver 90L terminal server is an eight line, single session per line, terminal server that supports terminals and printers. Each line or port can establish a connection to one computer or service at a time. DECserver 90L supports Digital’s Local Area Transport (LAT) protocol and is designed to work in a ThinWire Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN), as shown in Figure 1–1.

• Eight ports – 1.2K bits to 38.4K bits per second – 8-bit characters – One stop bit – No parity

• One session per port

• Printer support, including queuing

• LAT compatible, V5.0 or higher

1–1

1–2 Overview

TERMINAL TERMINAL PERSONAL COMPUTER PRINTER

TERMINAL TERMINAL TERMINAL TERMINAL

DECserver 90L

TERMINAL SERVER

THINWIRE ETHERNET

COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 2 COMPUTER 3 COMPUTER N

Figure 1–1 Sample DECserver 90L Connection

Quick Start

To install and begin using your DECserver 90L is simple. It does not require any programming or other assistance from system management. After unpacking the unit:

1. Plug the power supply in a working AC outlet and plug the power connector from the power supply in to your DECserver 90L.

The green power LED turns on to indicate DC power is getting to the unit. The green self-test turns on to indicate that the unit successfully completed its internal self-test. The self-test takes approximately ﬁve seconds to complete.

2. Connect the unit to a properly terminated ThinWire Ethernet. The green network LED turns on to indicate a good connection.

Overview 1–3

3. Connect a working terminal to one of the terminal ports. Refer to Table 1–1 for supported terminal characteristics.

4. Turn the power on to the terminal and press

Return

twice to get the

DECserver 90L prompt (->). Pressing

Return

twice causes the green activity LED to blink and

automatically sets the port’s baud rate.

5. Enter the name of the network node you want to connect to and press

Return

. The DECserver 90L will display a string of dots ‘‘.....’’, one per

second, until the connection is made.

For more detailed information on installing and using the DECserver 90L refer to Chapter 2, Installation and Chapter 3, Operation of this manual.

Table 1–1 Supported Terminal Characteristics

Characteristic Setting

Transmit speed 1200 to 38.4K Receive speed Receive = Transmit Flow control XON/XOFF Data and parity 8 Bits, No Parity Stop bits 1

Figure 1–2 shows the DECserver 90L and calls out its features.

1–4 Overview

2 3

5 4

Figure 1–2 DECserver 90L

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Overview 1–5

Power Indicator - Turns on when +5 volts is supplied to the unit.

Self-Test OK Indicator - Turns on when the unit has successfully completed its diagnostics.

Network OK Indicator - Turns on when the unit is connected to a properly terminated network.

Activity Indicator - Turns on when data is being transmitted or received by any of the ports.

Ethernet Address - Unique physical address of the unit.

Network Connector (BNC) - Connects unit to the network. Not used when the unit is installed in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane.

Port Connector (MMJ) - Connect terminals and printers to the DECserver 90L.

(

Power Connector - Provides +5 volts from the DECserver 90L power supply. Not used when the unit is installed in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane.

)

Backplane Connector - Provides network and power connections to the DECserver 90L when it is installed in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane.

Cover - Present on standalone units only. Covers the backplane connector and mounting assembly.

Installation

The DECserver 90L can be installed on a table, mounted to a wall, or in the DEChub 90 Ethernet Backplane. Refer to Standalone Installation when installing the unit on a table or mounting it to a wall. Refer to Backplane Installation when installing the unit in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane.

Standalone Installation

To install the DECserver 90L as a standalone unit, perform the following procedures and refer to Figure 2–1.

Mount DECserver 90L.

Locate and mount the DECserver 90L. For wall mounting, remove the back cover on the unit and use the mounting holes on the cover as a template to locate the mounting screws.

2–1

2–2 Installation

50 OHM Terminator

T-Connector

Figure 2–1 DECserver 90L Standalone Installation

Terminal

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Installation 2–3

Remove Cover (if necessary).

To remove the back cover of the DECserver 90L (Figure 2–2):

1. Insert a small screwdriver into the top mounting hole in the cover.

2. Lift up on the latch.

3. While lifting up on the latch, pull the top of the cover away from the unit and down.

Figure 2–2 Removing the Back Cover of the DECserver 90L

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2–4 Installation

Make Connections.

1. Plug the power supply into the DECserver 90L.

2. Attach the Ethernet T-connector to the BNC connector on the DECserver 90L. Make sure the Ethernet segment is properly terminated at each end.

3. Attach the power cord to the power supply, if needed.

4. Plug the power supply into a working AC outlet.

5. The following indicators should be lit: Power, Self-Test OK, and Network. The self-test takes approximately ﬁve seconds to complete.

Verify Ports.

Verify the operation of each port by connecting a terminal to the port. Refer to Table 1–1 for supported terminal characteristics. Press

Return

twice (autobaud) to set the operating speed of the port. While watching the Activity LED type a character on the terminal. The LED should turn on and off, indicating activity on the port. Perform this procedure for each port.

Start Terminal Session.

1. Connect terminals to ports as needed.

2. To start a terminal session using a terminal connected to one of the ports:

a. With the terminal turned on, press

Return

twice. This sets the

baud rate of the port to that of the terminal.

b. At the prompt ‘‘->’’, enter a node and press

Return

The DECserver 90L responds by displaying a string of dots "......"

while connecting to the selected node. Once the connection is established, your terminal will display the system dependent login message or prompt.

NOTE

The DECserver 90L can take a maximum of one minute when connecting to a node for the ﬁrst time.

Installation 2–5

For more information on using the DECserver 90L, refer to Chapter 3 in this manual.

Backplane Installation

To install the DECserver 90L in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane, perform the following procedures and refer to Figure 2–3.

Remove Cover (if necessary).

1. If the unit to be installed in the backplane has a cover on the back of the unit, remove the cover (Figure 2–2).

To remove the back cover on the DECserver 90L unit: a. Insert a small screwdriver into the top mounting hole in the cover. b. Lift up on the latch. c. While lifting up on the latch, pull the top of the cover away from

the unit and down.

Mount DECserver 90L.

1. Place the lower mounting tab, located on the back of the DECserver 90L, in the appropriate mounting slot on the backplane.

NOTE

The DECserver 90L can be installed in the DEChub 90 Ethernet backplane while power is applied to the backplane (hot-swap).

2–6 Installation

2. Rock the unit into place. An audible ‘‘click’’ is heard when the unit is securely latched in place.

3. With the power applied to the backplane, the following indicators on the DECserver 90L should be lit: Power, Self-Test OK, and Network. The self-test takes approximately ﬁve seconds to complete.

Figure 2–3 DECserver 90L Backplane Installation

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Installation 2–7

Verify Ports.

Verify the operation of each port by connecting a terminal to the port. Refer to Table 1–1 for supported terminal characteristics. Press

Return

Start Terminal Session.

1. Connect terminals to ports as needed.

2. To start a terminal session using a terminal connected to one of the ports:

a. With the terminal turned on, press

Return

twice. This sets the

baud rate of the port to that of the terminal.

b. At the prompt ‘‘->’’, enter a node and press

Return

The DECserver 90L responds by displaying a string of dots "......"

while connecting to the selected node. Once the connection is established, the system-dependent login message or prompt will appear.

NOTE

The DECserver 90L can take a maximum of one minute when connecting to a node for the ﬁrst time.

For more information on using the DECserver 90L, refer to Chapter 3 in this manual.

Operation

Using the DECserver 90L terminal server is as easy as turning on your terminal, pressing (nodename) you want to connect to at the -> prompt. You may also set a port for use by a printer.

This chapter describes how to operate the DECserver 90L. This section describes how to start, interrupt, resume, and end a terminal session.

NOTE

LAT Version 5.0 or higher must be installed and running on a host system before you can use the DECserver 90L. If you cannot connect to a selected system and you are not sure if the LAT Version 5.0 or higher is installed and running, see your system manager for help.

Using a Terminal or Personal Computer

This section explains how to use the DECserver 90L with a terminal or Personal Computer (PC) running terminal emulation software.

Establishing a Terminal Session

Return

twice, and entering the name of the service

To establish a terminal session:

1. Turn your terminal on or start the terminal emulation software on your PC.

2. Press the

3. At the prompt (->), type your node name and press DECserver 90L indicates that it is attempting to connect to the node

by displaying a string of dots "...." on the screen.

Return

key twice, you will see the DECserver 90L prompt:

Return

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