IBM X.25 User Manual

IBM ARTIC X.25 Interface Co-Processor PCI Adapter

Guide to Operations

IBM ARTIC X.25 Interface Co-Processor PCI Adapter

Guide to Operations

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Important

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read all the information in Appendix B, “Notices.”

Before installing or removing an adapter, be sure to study the Connect/Disconnect sequence diagram for cables in “Safety Information” on page B-2.

First Edition (August 1996)

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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.

Machine: IBM ARTIC X.25 Interface Co-Processor PCI Adapter Warranty Period*: This Feature assumes the Warranty period of the IBM

host in which it is installed. For all other conditions, the Warranty period is three years.

*Elements and accessories are warranted for three months. Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information.

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

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.

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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 that 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. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). In Canada, call IBM at 1-800-465-6666. You may be required to present proof of purchase.

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 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 WARRANTIES REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT EVENT SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD.

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 CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES (OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE); 2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR

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 LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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Contents

About This Book ........................... ix

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Chapter 1. Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Adapter Cable Options ........................ 1-3

Chapter 2. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Hardware Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices ................ 2-2

Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Step 1: Install the PCI Co-Processor Adapter in the System

Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Step 2. Download the Diagnostics and Operating System

Support Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Step 3: Run Diagnostics to Verify Installation ........ 2-7

Step 4: Connect the Optional Adapter Cable ......... 2-8

Chapter 3. Connector Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Pin Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

X.21 Connector Information ................... 3-2

X.21 bis (V.24) Connector Information ............. 3-3

Chapter 4. Problem Determination Procedures ....... 4-1

System Unit Diagnostics ....................... 4-2

PCI Co-Processor Adapter Diagnostics Test ........... 4-3

Blank Screen, Blinking Cursor, or Non-Decipherable Data . 4-5

Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Configuration Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Co-Processor Adapter Test .................. 4-10

FRU and Error Code Table .................. 4-12

Interface Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Co-Processor Adapter Not Recognized ........... 4-15

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Removal and Replacement Procedures ............. 4-17

Co-Processor Adapter Removal ................ 4-18

Co-Processor Adapter Replacement ............. 4-20

Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Assembly 1: PCI Co-Processor Adapter .......... 4-22

Assembly 2: Cables and Wrap Plugs ............ 4-23

Appendix A. Special Configuration Information ....... A-1

Creating an ICAPARM.PRM File .................. A-1

Adding an ICAPARM.PRM File Entry for the PCI

Co-Processor Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Base I/O Address Considerations ................ A-2

Example 1 — for One Co-Processor Adapter ......... A-3

Example 2 — for Multiple Co-Processor Adapters ...... A-4

Changing Your CONFIG.SYS File ................. A-5

Ctrl+Alt+Del Reset Considerations ................. A-5

Selecting an Interrupt Level for the PCI Co-Processor Adapter A-5

Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Required Electronic Emission and Connectivity Notices .... B-4

Class A Federal Communications Commission Statement . B-4

Industry Canada Compliance Statement ............ B-5

European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive B-5

Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

Trademarks and Service Marks .................. B-7

Microcode Notice to Customers .................. B-8

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About This Book

This manual contains the following information for the IBM ARTIC X.25 Interface Co-Processor PCI adapter (referred to as the

co-processor adapter

 A description of the adapter and the optional cables  Installation requirements and instructions

 Connector information

 Problem determination procedures and a list of field-replaceable

units (FRUs)

 Special configuration information.

This manual is written for an experienced computer operator or a person who sets up, uses, or programs the PCI co-processor adapter with IBM computer products.

Related Publications

 Operating and installing documentation provided with your

personal computer system.

throughout this book):

PCI

 Reference, service, and diagnostic documentation available for

your computer system.

 Operating system-specific information, for example, DOS, OS/2,

and so forth.

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Chapter 1. Product Description

The IBM ARTIC X.25 Interface Co-Processor PCI adapter (called

PCI co-processor adapter

software, enables the attachment of a PCI-bus-compatible personal computer system to an X.25 Packet-Switched Network so the personal computer system can operate as a packet terminal. Synchronous connection to the network is supported through an interface that can be configured as either X.21 or X.21 selectable optional cable.

The PCI co-processor adapter has its own microprocessor and memory, allowing it to perform communications functions.

Highlights

The PCI co-processor adapter provides:  80C186XL microprocessor

 512KB of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM)  Communications port that can, through optional cables, support

the X.25 layer through any one of the following interfaces:

– X.21 up to 64KBps duplex – X.21 – X.21

 Automatic recognition of the selected interface cable  Capacity for the concurrent support of up to 250 virtual channels  Multiple card installation capability.

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/V.24 (RS-232C) up to 19.2KBps duplex

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/V.35 up to 56KBps duplex

throughout this book), with supporting

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using a

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Specifications

Size

Length: 181 mm (7.125 inches)

Width: 17.5 mm (0.7 inches)

Height: 127 mm (5.0 inches)

Weight: 0.15 kg (0.33 lbs)

Environment

 Air temperature:

Operating: 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Non-Operating: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F).

 Humidity:

Operating: 5% through 90%.

Electrical

Optimum Voltages: Maximum Current: +4.8 V dc to +5.25 V dc 1.2 A +11.3 V dc to +12.7 V dc 10 mA –11.3 V dc to –12.7 V dc 16 mA

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Adapter Cable Options

The following adapter cables are available as options:

 X.21 Cable (FRU Part Number 16F1865)

The X.21 cable is 3 meters (9.9 feet) long. It has a 37-pin female connector at the adapter end and a 15-pin male connector at the other end.

 X.21

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The X.21

(V.24) Cable (FRU Part Number 16F1869)

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(V.24) cable length is 3 meters (9.9 feet) long. It has a 37-pin female connector on one end and a 25-pin male connector at the other end.

 X.21

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The X.21

(V.35) Cable (FRU Part Number 16F1871).

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(V.35) cable length is 3 meters (9.9 feet) long. It has a 37-pin female connector on one end and a 34-pin male connector at the other end.

Note: These are the same cables used on the IBM X.25 Interface

Co-Processor/2 adapter on Micro Channel-based personal computer systems and X.25 Interface Co-Processor used on AT-compatible personal computer systems.

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Chapter 2. Installation

This chapter lists the hardware and software/microcode requirements and provides information for setting up and installing the IBM PCI co-processor adapter.

Installation Requirements

The PCI co-processor adapter requires the following hardware, software, and microcode.

Hardware

 The PCI co-processor adapter requires a half-length, 5-volt,

32-bit slot. It can be installed into any PCI-compliant computer. The Electronic Emission statement in this manual may be

different than the Electronic Emission statement in the manual that came with your system. Use the Electronic Emission statement that corresponds to higher emission test limits.

 One of the following electrical interface cables (or equivalent).

The cable dimensions are listed under “Adapter Cable Options” on page 1-3.

– Cable Option X.21 – Cable Option V.24 – Cable Option V.35

Hardware Tools

 Medium-size flat-blade screwdriver

 Optional:

– Medium screwstarter – 3/16-inch nutdriver – 1/4-inch nutdriver.

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

Components for your PCI co-processor adapter can be damaged by static discharges. To prevent this damage, your PCI co-processor adapter is wrapped in an antistatic bag. Observe the following precautions when handling the adapter:

 Keep the adapter in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install

the adapter into your personal computer system.

 Make the least possible movement with your body to minimize

the electrostatic charges created by contact with clothing fibers, carpets, and furniture.

 If possible, keep one hand on the computer chassis when you

are inserting an adapter into or removing an adapter from the system unit; always switch off the power before performing either task.



Do not touch the printed circuit.

adapter by its edges, but do connectors.

 Do not place the adapter on the machine cover or on a metal

table. Machine covers and metal tables increase the risk of damage because they make a discharge path from your body through the adapter.

Where possible, hold the

not

touch the metal edge

 Do not allow the adapter to be touched accidentally by others.

Installation Instructions

The hardware installation process for the PCI co-processor adapter includes completing the following procedures:

 Installing the PCI co-processor adapter in the system unit

(starting on page 2-3)

 Running diagnostics to verify installation (page 2-7)  Connecting the adapter cable (page 2-8).

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Step 1: Install the PCI Co-Processor Adapter in the System Unit

Use the following steps as general information for installing your PCI co-processor adapter. For specific adapter installation instructions, consult the operating manual or the installation and setup manual for your specific personal computer system.

1. Set all power switches to Off.

2. Unplug the power cords from the wall outlets.

3. Remove the cable-retaining brackets from the rear of the system unit and display.

4. Disconnect all cables from the rear of the system unit.

5. Use a flat-blade screwdriver or 1/4-inch nutdriver to remove the cover mounting screws (if present) from the system unit.

6. Remove the system-unit cover.

7. Locate an available PCI expansion slot in your system unit.

8. Use a flat-blade screwdriver or a 3/16-inch nutdriver to remove the screw that holds the expansion-slot cover in place (see the next page). Lift the expansion-slot cover from the system unit.

9. Hold the PCI co-processor adapter (still wrapped in the anti-static bag) in one hand and touch a metal part of your system unit with the other hand. This places your body, the adapter, and the system unit at the same ground potential, thus preventing an accidental static discharge.

10. Carefully remove the adapter from the anti-static bag. Be sure to grasp circuit boards by the edges only; do not touch the component pins or solder joints.

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11. Install the adapter by holding it by the top and firmly pressing it into the expansion slot.

12. Align the slot in the card-retaining bracket with the hole in the rear panel of the system unit.

13. Insert and tighten the screw to secure the card-retaining bracket to the rear panel of the system unit.

14. If you have other adapters (or options) to install, do so now. Refer to the Operating and Installation documentation provided with your computer system if more information is required for other adapters or options.

15. Replace the system-unit cover.

16. Reconnect all cables previously removed from the system unit.

17. Plug all power cords into electrical outlets.

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Step 2. Download the Diagnostics and Operating System Support Programs

Diagnostics and support programs for various operating systems are available with the purchase of this card. Specific operating system support programs can be obtained through either the World Wide Web (WWW) or the Bulletin Board System (BBS).

Downloading from the WWW

Do the following.

1. Using a Web Browser of your choice, open the Universal

Resource Locator (URL):

http://wwprodsoln.bocaraton.ibm.com/artic/file_rep.html

2. Select Diagnostic and Option Diskettes.

3. Download the appropriate diagnostic diskette and installation

information.

4. Go back one page to the ARTIC File Repository.

5. Select Operating System Support.

6. Select the operating support you want.

7. Download the Program file.

8. Download the Installation and File Creation Instructions file.

9. Follow the steps in the Installation and File Creation Instructions

file for installing and configuring the product support and diagnostics.

Downloading from the BBS

Do the following.

1. Dial the U.S.A. number 561-443-0134. Your modem settings

should be as follows:

Data Bit 8 Parity Bit N Stop Bit 1

2. Select the operating system support or diagnostic diskette you

want.

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