IBM 37L1423, 37L1415 User Manual

Serial I/O SST16P DB and RJ Adapter

37L1415 and 37L1423

Installation Guide

OPTIONS

by IBM

37L1477

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Overview

IBM Serial I/O Adapters are intelligent, high-speed (up to 230.4
kbps on each port) Multiport Boards providing high performance
serial I/O solutions for PCI bus systems. All port interfaces are
standard RS-232 with full modem control and voltage surge
protection on every pin.

IBM Serial I/O Adapters appear to the system host processor as
memory. That is, they are memory mapped devices. Each Adapter is
automatically mapped into system memory at the time of device
driver installation. The device driver soft-configures all adapters
each time the system is initialized (booted). See the Software
Reference Manuals located on the CD ROM for detailed Device Driver
information.`

The IBM Serial I/O Adapter (see Figure 1 below) occupies a single
PCI slot in the host computer and provides the intelligent functions
to "off-load" the CPU serial communications processing tasks.

Figure 1. Serial I/O SST16P Adapter

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Installation

Note: Please refer to the user manual that came with your

personal computer for detailed installation instructions.

Use the following procedure to install your Serial I/O Adapter Card:

1. Set the host computer system power switch to OFF and
disconnect the power cord.

2. Locate a free PCI expansion slot.

3. Insert and secure the board firmly into the expansion slot.

4. Connect the Host SSP-16 (37L1476) cable between the SST­16P board and the Connector Panel (see Figure 1).

5. Replace the power cord and turn the host computer system ON.

Software Installation

Refer to the Quick Start Card that came with the CD ROM for
detailed instructions on loading the Software Driver

Plug and Play

Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) system architecture has a
design feature termed Plug and Play. This feature automatically
detects, identifies and configures the currently installed devices
each time the system is booted. Therefore, whenever an adapter
card is installed (or removed) in a PCI system, the card is recog­nized and configured immediately upon restart.

Connector Panels

IBM Serial I/O Connector Panels (CP) provide sixteen RS-232
interfaces. There are two types of CPs available from IBM as shown in
Figure 2. The CP-16 DB has sixteen male DTE connectors (Figure 3).
The CP-16 RJ has sixteen 10-wire female RJ-45 connectors (Figure 4).

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Connector Panels (continued)

Figure 2. SST-16P (37L1423) and SST-16P (37L1415)

Connector Panels

Figure 3. SST-16P Connector Panel Pin-outs

Figure 4. SST-16P RJ Connector Panel Pin-outs

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Port to Device Cabling

The following six figures show how to pin-out your own cables to go
between CP-16 Connector Panel (CP) ports and your Terminals,
Printers, Modems, etc.

DB Connector Panel to Device Cabling

Figures 5 through 7 show the pin-outs required to make a cable to go
between DB-25 ports and your Terminals, Printers, Modems, etc.

Figure 5. Cable Pin-Outs for CP DB-25 to Terminal/Printer DB-25

Figure 6. Cable Pin-Outs CP DB-25 to PC DB-9

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DB-25 Connector Panel to Device Cabling (continued)

Figure 7. Cable Pin-Outs for CP DB-25 to Modem DB-25

RJ-45 Connector Panel to Device Cabling

Figures 8 through 10 show the pin-outs required to make a cable to go
between CP16 RJ-45 CP ports and your terminals, printers, modems, etc.

Figure 8. Cable Pin-Outs for CP-16 RJ-45 to Terminal/ Printer DB-25

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RJ-45 Connector Panel to Device Cabling (continued)

Figure 9. Cable Pin-Outs for CP-16 RJ-45 to PC (DB-9)

Figure 10. Cable Pin-Outs for CP-16 RJ-45 to Modem DB-25

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Help and Service Information

Before calling, please prepare for your call by following these steps:

Preparing for the Call

To assist the technical support representative, have available as much
of the following information as possible:

• Computer manufacturer and computer model.

• Options part number (Table 1).

• Options part name (Table 1).

• Serial number (if available).

• Proof of purchase (including date and place).

• Exact wording of the error message (if any)

• Description of the problem

• Hardware and software configuration information for your system

If possible, be at your computer. Your technical support representative
might want to walk you through the problem during the call.

Placing the Call to IBM

Technical support is available during the warranty period to answer
any questions about your new IBM option. Support response time will
vary depending on the number and nature of calls received.

Marketing, installation, and configuration support will be withdrawn
from the PC Company HelpCenter 90 days after the option has been
withdrawn from marketing.

If you call 90 days after the date of withdrawal or after your warranty
has expired, you might be charged a fee. Additional support is
available through the IBM PC Company automated Fax system, the
PC Company Web Page, the PC Company Electronic Bulletin Board
System and HelpWare offerings.

• The IBM web site at “http://www.pc.ibm.com

• The IBM Fax system at [phone] or [phone]

• The IBM BBS system at [phone]

For the support telephone and support hours by country, refer to the
following table or to an optional enclosed technical support insert. If the
number is not provided in the table or insert, contact your IBM reseller
or IBM marketing representative.

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Table 1 Options Parts Names and Numbers

Cable Options

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Please refer to www.equinox.com for cabling alternatives.

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Product Warranty

The following warranty information applies to products purchased in
the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. For warranty terms and
conditions for products purchased in other countries, see the enclosed
Warranty insert, or contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing
representative. International Business Machines Corporation
Armonk, New York, 10504

Statement of Limited Warranty

The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited War­ranty apply only to Machines you originally purchase for your use,
and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term “Machine”
means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements,
or accessories, or any combination of them.

Unless IBM specifies otherwise, the following warranties apply only
in the country where you acquire the Machine. If you have any
questions, contact IBM or your reseller.

Production Status

Each Machine is manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts.
In some cases, the Machine may not be new and may have been
previously installed. Regardless of the Machine’s production status,
IBM’s warranty terms apply.

The IBM Warranty for Machines

IBM warrants that each Machine

1) is free from defects in materials and workmanship and

2) conforms to IBM’s Official Published Specifications.

The warranty period for a Machine is a specified, fixed period
commencing on its Date of Installation. The date on your receipt is the
Date of Installation, unless IBM or your reseller informs you other­wise. During the warranty period IBM or your reseller, if authorized
by IBM, will provide warranty service under the type of service
designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering
changes that apply to the Machine.

For IBM or your reseller to provide warranty service for a feature,
conversion, or upgrade, IBM or your reseller may require that the
Machine on which it is installed be:

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1) for certain Machines, the designated, serial-numbered Machine
and

2) at an engineering-change level compatible with the feature,
conversion, or upgrade.

Many of these transactions involve the removal of parts and their
return to IBM.

You represent that all removed parts are genuine and unaltered. A part
that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of
the replaced part.

If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty
period, IBM or your reseller will repair it or replace it with one that is
at least functionally equivalent, without charge. The replacement may
not be new, but will be in good working order. If IBM or your reseller
is unable to repair or replace the Machine, you may return it to your
place of purchase and your money will be refunded.

If you transfer a Machine to another user, warranty service is available
to that user for the remainder of the warranty period. You should give
your proof of purchase and this Statement to that user. However, for
Machines which have a life-time warranty, this warranty is not
transferable.

Warranty Service

To obtain warranty service for the Machine, you should contact your
reseller or call IBM.

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IBM or your reseller will provide certain types of repair and exchange
service, either at your location or at IBM’s or your reseller’s service
center, to restore a Machine to good working order.

When a type of service involves the exchange of a Machine or part,
the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the
replacement becomes yours.

You represent that all removed items are genuine and unaltered. The
replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at

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least functionally equivalent to the item replaced. The replacement
assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item. Before IBM
or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove all
features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under
warranty service. You also agree to ensure that the Machine is free of
any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange.

You agree to:

1. obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your
reseller service a Machine that you do not own; and

2. where applicable, before service is provided —
a) follow the problem determination, problem analysis,

and service request procedures that IBM or your reseller
provide,

b) secure all programs, data, and funds contained in a

Machine, and

c) inform IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s

location.

IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is

1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is
responsible for the transportation charges.

Extent of Warranty

IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a
Machine.

The warranties may be voided by misuse, accident, modification,
unsuitable physical or operating environment, improper maintenance
by you, removal or alteration of Machine or parts identification labels,
or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible.

THESE W ARRANTIES REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A P AR TICULAR PUR­POSE. THESE W ARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS
AND YOU MA Y ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. SOME JURISDICTIONS
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMIT ATION OF
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EX­CLUSION OR LIMIT ATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN
THAT EVENT SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURA­TION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES APPLY
AFTER THA T PERIOD.

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Limitation of Liability

Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on IBM’s part or
other liability you are entitled to recover damages from IBM. In each
such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to
claim damages from IBM (including fundamental breach, negligence,
misrepresentation, or other contract or tort claim), IBM is liable only
for:

1. damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real
property and tangible personal property; and

2. the amount of any other actual direct damages or loss, up to the
greater of U.S. $100,000 or the charges (if recurring, 12 months’
charges apply) for the Machine that is the subject of the claim.

UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:

1) THIRD-P ARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR LOSSES OR
DAMAGES (OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST
ITEM LISTED ABOVE);

2) LOSS OF , OR DAMAGE T O, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA;

3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR
FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF IBM
OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBIL­ITY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMIT A TION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLU­SION OR LIMIT ATION MA Y NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Trademarks

The following terms used in this publication, are Trademarks of the
IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries:

IBM HelpCenter

Windows NT, Windows95 and Windows98 are Trademarks or
Registered Trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Equinox is a Registered Trademark of Equinox Systems, Inc.
Other company, product, and service names, which may be denoted by

a double asterisk (**), may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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Electronic Emission Notices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interfer­ence to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used
in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any
radio or television interference caused by using other than recom­mended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifica­tions could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformitJ B la rJglementation d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numJrique de la classe A est conform B la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.

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© 1998 IBM. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission
prohibited.

IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Information is
subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment
on the part of IBM.

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