Freeway
®
2000/4000
Hardware Installation Guide
DC 900-1331F
Simpact, Inc.
9210 Sky Park Court
San Diego, CA 92123
July 1999
Simpact, Inc.
9210 Sky Park Court
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 565-1865
Freeway 2000/4000 Hardware Installation Guide
© 1994 -1999 Simpact, Inc. All rights reserved
Printed in the United States of America
This document can change without notice. Simpact, Inc. accepts no liability for any errors this
document might contain.
Freeway is a registered trademark of Simpact, Inc.
All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective holders.
Contents
List of Figures 5
List of Tables 7
Preface 9
Safety Precautions 15
Freeway 2000 Certifications 21
Freeway 4000 Certifications 25
1 Getting Started 29
2 Hardware Installation 31
3 Configuring the Boot Parameters using the Local Console 47
4 Port Numbering and Cabling 59
4.1 Freeway 2000 Port Numbering ....................... 62
4.2 Freeway 4000 Port Numbering ....................... 66
4.2.1 Freeway 4000 Rules for Port Numbering ............... 71
4.3 Freeway 2000/4000 WAN Cable Connections ............... 74
4.3.1 Cabling for Normal Operation .................... 74
4.3.2 Cabling for Loopback Tests ...................... 76
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A Remote Consoles 79
A.1 LAN-connected Console........................... 79
A.2 Modem-connected Console ......................... 79
A.3 Using Two Consoles ............................. 80
Index 81
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List of Figures
Figure 2–1: Front View: Freeway 4000 (with door closed) ............... 34
Figure 2–2: Front Panel: Freeway 4000 with MVME 162 CPU Board ......... 36
Figure 2–3: Front Panel: Freeway 4000 with MVME 2600 CPU Board ......... 36
Figure 2–4: Back Panel: Freeway 4000 with MVME 162 CPU Board (AUI connector) 38
Figure 2–5: Back Panel: Freeway 4000 with MVME 2600 CPU Board (RJ-45 connector) 38
Figure 2–6: Changing the Voltage Rating......................... 40
Figure 2–7: Slidelock on an AUI Connector ....................... 42
Figure 2–8: SCSI II-style Termination Connector Attachment ............. 45
Figure 3–1: Freeway Boot System Main Menu ...................... 49
Figure 3–2: Sample Freeway System Boot Parameters .................. 50
Figure 3–3: Front Panel LEDs (MVME 162 only): Diagram .............. 56
Figure 3–4: Configured Freeway System Boot Parameters ............... 57
Figure 4–1: Number of Ports Supported by an ICP ................... 60
Figure 4–2: 8-port WAN Connector Panel ........................ 61
Figure 4–3: 16-port WAN Connector Panel ....................... 61
Figure 4–4: FW2000 Port Numbering: 8-port ICPs, 8-port WAN Panels........ 62
Figure 4–5: FW2000 Port Numbering: 16-port ICPs, 16-port WAN Panels ...... 63
Figure 4–6: FW2000 Port Numbering: 16-port ICP, 8-port WAN Panels........ 64
Figure 4–7: FW2000 Port Numbering: Mixed ICPs, Mixed WAN Panels........ 65
Figure 4–8: FW4000 Port Numbering: 8-port ICPs, 8-port WAN Panels........ 67
Figure 4–9: FW4000 Port Numbering: 16-port ICPs, 16-port WAN Panels ...... 68
Figure 4–10: FW4000 Port Numbering: 16-port ICPs, 8-port WAN Panels ....... 69
Figure 4–11: FW4000 Port Numbering: Mixed ICPs, Mixed WAN Panels ........ 70
Figure 4–12: Freeway 4000 ICP Numbering........................ 72
Figure 4–13: Freeway 4000 WAN Connector Panel Numbering ............. 72
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Figure 4–14: Freeway 4000 Port Numbering Worksheet ................. 73
Figure 4–15: Normal Cable Configuration......................... 75
Figure 4–16: Loopback Cable Configuration ....................... 77
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List of Tables
Table 3–1: Freeway System Boot Parameter Descriptions ................ 51
Table 3–2: Flags for Reset Action............................. 53
Table 3–3: Front Panel LEDs (MVME 162 only): Description ............. 56
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Preface
Purpose of Document
This document describes the hardware installation procedures for Simpact’s Freeway
Blind Mpar:
The “Required
Equipment”
section was
intentionally
moved to
Chapter 2.
2000 and Freeway 4000 communications servers. It is used in conjunction with the
Freeway User’s Guide , which describes the software installation procedure.
Intended Audience
This document should be read by the computer technician who will be installing the
Freeway communications server. System administrators and system integrators might
also find it useful.
Organization of Document
The “Safety Precautions” section on page 15 describes important safety guidelines that
you should review before starting the installation.
The “Freeway 2000 Certifications” section on page 21 shows the certifications for the
Freeway 2000.
The “Freeway 4000 Certifications” section on page 25 shows the certifications for the
Freeway 4000.
Chapter 1 is an overview of the Freeway installation procedure.
Chapter 2 describes the hardware installation.
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Chapter 3 describes how to configure the boot parameters.
Chapter 4 describes port numbering and cabling.
Appendix A describes how to install a remote console.
5/25/99
Ginni:
Removed all
Getting
Started
manuals.
Simpact References
The following general product documentation list is to familiarize you with the avail-
able Simpact Freeway and embedded ICP products. The applicable product-specific
reference documents are mentioned throughout each document (also refer to the
“readme” file shipped with each product). Most documents are available on-line at
Simpact’s web site, www.simpact.com.
General Product Overviews
Freeway 1100 Technical Overview
•
Freeway 2000/4000/8800 Technical Overview
•
•
ICP2432 Technical Overview
ICP6000X Technical Overview
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Hardware Support
•
Freeway 1100/1150 Hardware Installation Guide
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Freeway 1200/1300 Hardware Installation Guide
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Freeway 2000/4000 Hardware Installation Guide
Freeway 8800 Hardware Installation Guide
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25-000-0419
25-000-0374
25-000-0420
25-000-0522
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Freeway ICP6000R/ICP6000X Hardware Description
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ICP6000(X)/ICP9000(X) Hardware Description and Theory of
•
Operation
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ICP2424 Hardware Description and Theory of Operation
ICP2432 Hardware Description and Theory of Operation
•
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ICP2432 Hardware Installation Guide
Freeway Software Installation Support
•
Freeway Release Addendum: Client Platforms
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DC 900-0408
DC 900-1328
DC 900-1501
DC 900-1502
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Freeway User’s Guide
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Loopback Test Procedures
Embedded ICP Installation and Programming Support
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ICP2432 User’s Guide for Digital UNIX
ICP2432 User’s Guide for OpenVMS Alpha
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ICP2432 User’s Guide for OpenVMS Alpha (DLITE Interface)
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ICP2432 User’s Guide for Solaris STREAMS
ICP2432 User’s Guide for Windows NT
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ICP2432 User’s Guide for Windows NT (DLITE Interface)
Preface
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Application Program Interface (API) Programming Support
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Freeway Data Link Interface Reference Guide
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Freeway Transport Subsystem Interface Reference Guide
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QIO/SQIO API Reference Guide
Socket Interface Programming Support
•
Freeway Client-Server Interface Control Document
Toolkit Programming Support
•
Freeway Server-Resident Application and Server Toolkit
Programmer’s Guide
OS/Impact Programmer’s Guide
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Protocol Software Toolkit Programmer’s Guide
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Protocol Support
ADCCP NRM Programmer’s Guide
•
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Asynchronous Wire Service (AWS) Programmer’s Guide
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Addendum: Embedded ICP2432 AWS Programmer’s Guide
AUTODIN Programmer’s Guide
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Bit-Stream Protocol Programmer’s Guide
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BSC Programmer’s Guide
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BSCDEMO User’s Guide
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BSCTRAN Programmer’s Guide
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DDCMP Programmer’s Guide
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FMP Programmer’s Guide
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Military/Government Protocols Programmer’s Guide
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N/SP-STD-1200B Programmer’s Guide
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SIO STD-1300 Programmer’s Guide
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X.25 Call Service API Guide
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X.25/HDLC Configuration Guide
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X.25 Low-Level Interface
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Document Conventions
The term “Freeway” refers to either of the Freeway models, 2000 and 4000.
A Freeway with an MVME 162 CPU board is a 68K-based Freeway 2000/4000 with a
CPU 8A, 9, or 10 based on the Motorola MVME 162 single-board computer. The
handle of the CPU board is labelled “MVME 162.”
A Freeway with an MVME 2600 CPU board is a Power PC-based Freeway 2000/4000
with a CPU 12 or 14 based on the Motorola MVME 2600 single-board computer. The
handle of the CPU board is labelled “MVME 2600.”
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Revision History
The revision history of the Freeway 2000/4000 Hardware Installation Guide , Simpact
document DC 900-1331F, is recorded below:
Document Revision Release Date Description
DC 900-1331A December 1994 Original release
DC 900-1331B April 1995 Minor modifications
Added Gateway Inet Address boot parameter
Added chapter 3, “Configuring Freeway Boot
Parameters” (previously in the Freeway User’s
Guide)
DC 900-1331C January 1996 Moved BOOTP information to Appendix B
Added Windows NT information
DC 900-1331D August 1997 Modified for server 2.7.1 release:
new boot configuration and load files
DC 900-1331E June 1998 Modified for server 2.8 release:
Added Certification section
Updated boot parameters
DC 900-1331F July 1999 Updated for server 2.9 release
Added LED information to chapter 3 (previously in
the Freeway User’s Guide)
Removed BOOTP and ICP6030 information; no
longer supported
Preface
Customer Support
If you are having trouble with any Simpact product, call us at 1-800-275-3889 Monday
through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific time.
You can also fax your questions to us at (858)560-2838 or (858)560-2837 any time.
Please include a cover sheet addressed to “Customer Service.”
We are always interested in suggestions for improving our products. You can use the
report form in the back of this manual to send us your recommendations.
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Safety Precautions
English
Be sure to take the following safety precautions during installation and maintenance of
the Freeway communications server:
• Observe the warnings and directions printed on the Freeway server and its asso-
ciated equipment.
• Check the electrical rating label on the Freeway chassis. Be sure that the voltage
and frequency of your power source match this rating.
• The Freeway server must be plugged into a grounded, three-wire power outlet.
Do not use an adapter that permits a three-wire electrical cord to be plugged into
a two-wire power outlet.
• Use appropriately rated extension cords or power strips only.
• To ensure proper cooling, always operate the Freeway server with its covers in
place and the hinged front cover closed. Do not cover or block any of the openings
on the Freeway chassis. Do not place the unit near a heater.
• Do not insert objects through openings in the Freeway chassis. Doing so could
result in a short circuit that might cause a fire or an electric shock.
• Do not modify the Freeway equipment in any way. Simpact, Inc. is not responsi-
ble for regulatory compliance of any Freeway communications server that has
been modified. Altering the Freeway enclosure in any way other than the installa-
tion of Simpact-provided options may invalidate Freeway’s safety certifications.
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• Always unplug the Freeway AC power cord before removing the top or bottom
covers for servicing.
Français
Précautions d
Nous vous prions de suivre les précautions d’emploi suivantes au cours de l’installation
ou de tout entretien de votre serveur de communication Freeway:
’emploi
• Respecter les avertissements et les instructions imprimées sur le serveur Freeway
et les appareils qui y sont associés.
• Vérifier les normes électriques indiquées sur une étiquette se trouvant sur le châs-
sis Freeway. Prière de s’assurer que le voltage et la fréquence de la source d’ali-
mentation sont compatibles avec ces normes.
• Le serveur Freeway doit être branché dans une prise de terre à trois broches. Ne
pas utiliser d’adaptateur permettant de brancher une prise mâle à trois broches
dans une prise de courant à deux broches.
• N’utiliser des rallonges, fils électriques ou parasurtenseurs qu’aux normes appro-
priées.
• Afin de refroidir correctement le serveur Freeway, utiliser seulement celui-ci avec
la housse en place et le panneau avant à charnière fermé. Ne pas couvrir ou blo-
quer les ouvertures du châssis Freeway. Ne pas placer l’appareil Freeway près
d’une source de chaleur.
• Ne pas insérer d’objets par les ouvertures du châssis Freeway. Ceci risquerait de
provoquer un court-circuit résultant en une décharge ou un incendie.
• Ne pas modifier l’appareil Freeway de quelque manière que ce soit. Simpact Inc.
ne pourra être tenu responsable de toute infraction aux normes d’un serveur de
communication Freeway ayant été modifié. Toute altération de l’enveloppe Free-
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way d’une manière autre que pour l’installation d’options fournies par Simpact
risque de rendre les normes de sécurité de Freeway invalides.
• Toujours débrancher le fil d’alimentation en courant alternatif de Freeway avant
d’enlever la housse supérieure ou inférieure à des fins d’entretien.
Deutsch
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
Vergewissern Sie sich, daß die folgenden Sicherheitsmaßnahmen bei der Installation
und Wartung des Freeway Kommunikations-Servers eingehalten werden:
• Lesen Sie die Anleitung und Sicherheitsregeln auf dem Freeway Server und auf
dem Zubehör.
• Die Voltspannung und Frequenz der von Ihnen verwendeten Stromquelle muß
mit den elektrischen Werten, die auf dem Freeway Chassis angegeben sind, übere-
instimmen.
• Der Freeway Server muß an eine geerdete, dreiadrige Stromquelle angeschlossen
werden. Bitte verwenden Sie keine Adapter, die den Anshluß dreiadriger Kabel an
zweiadrige Stromquellen ermöglichen.
• Benutzen Sie nur den Angaben entsprechende Verlängerungskabel oder Steck-
dosenleisten.
• Benutzen Sie den Freeway Server nur, wenn alle Abdeckungen intakt sind und die
vordere Scharniertür geschlossen ist, damit ausreichende Kühlung gewährleistet
wird. Blockieren Sie in keiner Weise irgendwelche Öffnungen des Freeway Chas-
sis, und positionieren Sie den Apparat nicht in der Nähe einer Heizung.
• Stecken Sie keine Gegenstände durch die Öffnungen des Gehäuses; dies könnte
einen Kurzschluß hervorrufen, der einen Brand oder einen elektrischen Schlag
verursachen kann.
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• Verändern Sie in keiner Weise das Freeway Zubehör. Simpact, Inc. ist nicht für
abgeänderte Freeway Kommunikations-Server verantwortlich, die demzufolge
den vorgeschriebenen Regeln nicht entsprechen. Jegliche Abänderungen der
Freeway Anlage, mit Ausnahme der Installation von Simpact-Sonderausstattun-
gen, können die Sicherheitsbescheinigung der Anlage ungültig werden lassen.
• Entfernen Sie immer das Freeway Stromkabel von der Stromquelle, bevor Sie die
oberen oder unteren Deckel zur Wartung abnehmen.
Italiano
Norme di sicurezza
Durante l’installazione e la manutenzione del server per le comunicazioni Freeway
seguire le seguenti norme di sicurezza:
• Seguire le avvertenze e le istruzioni stampate sul server Freeway e sulle altre unità
ad esso collegate;
• Controllare l’etichetta con l’indicazione del voltaggio elettrico sul telaio ed assi-
curarsi che voltaggio e frequenza della presa di corrente vi corrispondano;
• Il server Freeway deve essere collegato ad una spina con messa a terra, e con tre
fili. Non usare un adattatore che consente di collegare un filo a tre fili in una presa
a due;
• Usare solo fili e prese multiple con taratura appropriata;
• Per assicurare un raffreddamento adeguato usare sempre il server Freeway con il
suo relativo coperchio e con le aperture frontali chiuse. Non coprire o bloccare
nessuna delle aperture del telaio di Freeway. Non collocare l’unità vicino a fonti di
calore;
• Non inserire oggetti nelle aperture situate sul telaio di Freeway, perchè così
facendo si rischia di provocare un corto circuito, che può generare un incendio o
una scossa elettrica;
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• Non modificare in nessun modo l’unità Freeway. La Simpact Inc. non è respons-
abile della conformità alle norme di nessun server Freeway per le comunicazioni
che sia stato modificato. L’alterazione in qualsiasi maniera del telaio di Freeway,
che differisca dalle opzioni di installazione fornite dalla Simpact, può invalidare le
garanzie di sicurezza;
• Prima di togliere il coperchio o la base per effettuare qualsiasi manutenzione,
togliere sempre la spina di Freeway.
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Freeway 2000 Certifications
The Freeway 2000 meets or exceeds the following standards:
Safety
UL 1950, CSA-C22.2 No. 950, and EN60950
Emissions
FCC US 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, and EN55022 (both to Class A)
Immunity
EN 50082-1 (1992)
The Freeway 2000 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig-
ital 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. The Freeway 2000 generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction man-
ual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equip-
ment 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.
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EC Declaration of Conformity for the Freeway 2000
We: Simpact, Inc.
9210 Sky Park Court
San Diego, CA 92123
declare under sole responsibility that the
Freeway 2000, Model FW-2000, P/N LM-2000
to which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements
and is in conformity with the relevant section of the following EC standards and other
normative documents:
EU EMC Directives and Amendments 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Essential health and safety requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility:
EN 55022 Class A
and CISPR 22A
EN 55022 Class A Radiated emissions
EN 55022 Class A Conducted emissions
EN 50082-1 (1992) EC generic immunity requirements, Category A & B
IEC 1000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge requirements for industrial process
IEC 1000-4-3 Radiated electromagnetic field requirements for industrial
IEC 1000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients for industrial process measurement
Limits and methods of measurements of Radio Interference
characteristics of information technology equipment
measurement and control equipment
process measurement and control equipment
and control equipment
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Freeway 2000 Certification
EC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
Essential health and safety requirements relating to electrical equipment designed for
use within certain voltage limits:
EN 60950 Safety requirements of information technology equipment including
electrical machines
The Freeway 2000 complies with all safety relevant provisions referring to:
• Protection against electrical hazards
• Protection against other hazards such as:
• mechanical hazards
• fire hazards
• noise
• vibration
The safety issues of this information technology equipment have been evaluated by
government-accredited European organizations such as TUV Product Services, Inc.
The CE marking has been affixed on the device according to article 10 of the EC Direc-
tive 89/336/EEC.
Eric Loos
Vice President of Technology
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Freeway 4000 Certifications
The Freeway 4000 meets or exceeds the following standards:
Safety
UL 1950, CSA-C22.2 No. 950, and EN60950
Emissions
FCC US 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, and EN55022 (both to Class A)
Immunity
EN 50082-1 (1992)
The Freeway 4000 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig-
ital 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. The Freeway 4000 generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction man-
ual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equip-
ment 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.
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EC Declaration of Conformity for the Freeway 4000
We: Simpact, Inc.
9210 Sky Park Court
San Diego, CA 92123
declare under sole responsibility that the
Freeway 4000, Model FW-4000, P/N LM-4000
to which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements
and is in conformity with the relevant section of the following EC standards and other
normative documents:
EU EMC Directives and Amendments 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Essential health and safety requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility:
EN 55022 Class A
and CISPR 22A
EN 55022 Class A Radiated emissions
EN 55022 Class A Conducted emissions
EN 50082-1 (1992) EC generic immunity requirements, Category A & B
IEC 1000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge requirements for industrial process
IEC 1000-4-3 Radiated electromagnetic field requirements for industrial
IEC 1000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients for industrial process measurement
Limits and methods of measurements of Radio Interference
characteristics of information technology equipment
measurement and control equipment
process measurement and control equipment
and control equipment
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Freeway 4000 Certification
EC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
Essential health and safety requirements relating to electrical equipment designed for
use within certain voltage limits:
EN 60950 Safety requirements of information technology equipment including
electrical machines
The Freeway 4000 complies with all safety relevant provisions referring to:
• Protection against electrical hazards
• Protection against other hazards such as:
• mechanical hazards
• fire hazards
• noise
• vibration
The safety issues of this information technology equipment have been evaluated by
government-accredited European organizations such as TUV Product Services, Inc.
The CE marking has been affixed on the device according to article 10 of the EC Direc-
tive 89/336/EEC.
Eric Loos
Vice President of Technology
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Chapter
Getting Started
1
This manual describes how to install the Freeway 2000/4000 hardware and configure
the boot parameters. The following is a summary of the complete installation proce-
dure:
1. Install the hardware as described in Chapter 2 of this manual.
2. Install the software onto the boot server as described in the Freeway User’s Guide.
3. Configure the Freeway system boot parameters as described in Chapter 3 of this
manual.
4. Boot the Freeway server.
5. Run the loopback test as described in the Loopback Test Procedures.
6. Customize your installation, if necessary, as described in the Freeway User’s Guide.
7. Familiarize yourself with Freeway operations as described in the Freeway User’s
Guide.
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Chapter
Hardware Installation
2
This chapter describes how to set up the Freeway communications server and connect
it to the network.
Step 1:
Review the safety guidelines in the “Safety Precautions” section on page 15.
Step 2:
Place your Freeway in the selected location. It can be installed in any standard 19-inch
rack. It can also be set on a table top where it will occupy about three square feet. There
Temp is from
data sheet.
Humidity is
from Eric; he
didn’t like
what data
sheet said.
should be room to set a monitor nearby and enough clearance to ensure that the air
vents will not be blocked.
The Freeway must be near a three-wire electrical outlet that supplies single-phase
power. At U.S. sites, 115V AC is required. Outside the U.S., check the Freeway’s voltage
rating. Step 7 on page 39 describes how to change the voltage rating if necessary. It must
also be near the LAN and WAN connectors that will be plugged into it.
Be sure the location meets the following environmental standards:
• Operating temperature: 32° – 122° F (0° – 50° C)
• Humidity between 5% and 80% (relative non-condensing)
• Altitude between 0 and 10,000 feet (0–3048 meters)
• Good ventilation
• Little or no dust
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Save this note:
Match
equipment list
to 1332
preface.
Step 3:
Check that the shipping carton includes the following:
• Freeway unit
• Power cord
• Cable with a 9-pin and a 25-pin connector on each end (if your Freeway has an
MVME 2600 CPU board)
• Three-headed loopback cable(s), one per Freeway ICP
• Optional hard or floppy disk drive
• SCSI II-style high-density termination connector (unless you have a Freeway with
an MVME 162 CPU 8A non-SCSI board)
• Anti-static strap
• Freeway 2000/4000 Hardware Installation Guide (this manual)
• Freeway User’s Guide
• Loopback Test Procedures
• Software distribution media (may be shipped separately along with the applicable
programmer’s guide and other supporting documentation)
Note
You do not have to wear the anti-static strap while connecting
Freeway to the network, but it should be kept with the unit for
future use when you are making upgrades to the system that
require access to the inside of the enclosure.
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The carton may also contain other documentation. An optional adapter called a media
access unit (MAU) may be ordered for a Freeway with an MVME 162 CPU board. If
anything is missing, contact your Simpact customer service representative at
1-800-275-3889.
Note
Keep the original box and packing material. To avoid damage
during shipment, use the original box and packing material when
shipping your Freeway.
Step 4:
You must supply the following:
• Standard Ethernet or Fast Ethernet local-area network
• Computer running TCP/IP and FTP or RSH to be used as a boot server
• VT100-compatible terminal or terminal emulator to be used as the Freeway local
console, plus a standard EIA-232, 25-pin cable for connecting it to Freeway
• Cables for connecting Freeway to the LAN and WAN
• Synchronous modem for loopback testing described in the Loopback Test Proce-
dures
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Step 5:
Familiarize yourself with the Freeway’s front panel. Figure 2–1 shows a front view of
Freeway 4000 with the door closed. Freeway 2000 has a similar appearance, except it is
about two-thirds as tall. Note the four LEDs in the lower left corner of the front panel.
If your Freeway has an MVME 2600 CPU board, these LEDs are not used. However, if
your Freeway has an MVME 162 CPU board, these LEDs will later confirm successful
installation. Your Simpact customer service representative also uses the LEDs to trou-
bleshoot problems.
Freeway
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Figure 2–1: Front View: Freeway 4000 (with door closed)
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Freeway’s front panel is covered by an access door that hinges at the bottom and is fas-
tened by thumbscrews at the top. Figure 2–2 shows the front panel of a Freeway 4000
with an MVME 162 CPU board. Figure 2–3 shows the front panel of a Freeway 4000
with an MVME 2600 CPU board. Freeway 2000 can contain one or two ICPs, and
Freeway 4000 can contain one to four ICPs. Each ICP supports 8 or 16 ports. An 8-port
ICP supports the EIA-232, EIA-449, EIA-530, V.35, and MIL-188C electrical interfaces.
A 16-port ICP supports EIA-232 only.
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Optional
floppy drive
Optional
hard drive
RESET
ABORT
SERIAL PORT 2 SERIAL PORT 1/CONSOLE
Slide-out fan tray
Filler plate
ICP board
MVME 162
CPU board
Front panel LEDs
Unused
LED assembly
Figure 2–2: Front Panel: Freeway 4000 with MVME 162 CPU Board
Optional
floppy drive
Optional
hard drive
Unused switch
COM 1 10/100 BASE TCOM 2 PARALLELSERIAL 4SERIAL 3
FLOPPY/LED
2666
Slide-out fan tray
Filler plate
ICP board
PCI MEZZANINE CARDMOUSEKEYBOARD
MVME 2600
CPU board
Figure 2–3: Front Panel: Freeway 4000 with MVME 2600 CPU Board
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Step 6:
Familiarize yourself with Freeway’s back panel. Figure 2–4 shows the back view of a
Freeway 4000 with an MVME 162 CPU board (which uses an AUI connector).
Figure 2–5 shows a Freeway 4000 with an MVME 2600 CPU board (which uses an
RJ-45 connector). Freeway 2000s are similar, except they have only two WAN cutouts.
Depending on your Freeway’s configuration, each LAN and WAN cutout contains an
I/O connector or is covered by a filler plate. Each LAN cutout contains one LAN
connector; for example, a SCSI II-style connector. Each WAN cutout contains eight or
sixteen WAN connectors (for example, EIA-232 connectors).
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Power switch
WAN cutout
WAN connector
Power cord socket
Filler plates
SCSI II-style
connector
(optional)
AUI connectorVoltage adjustment module
LAN cutouts
Terminal connector
Modem connector
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Figure 2–4: Back Panel: Freeway 4000 with MVME 162 CPU Board (AUI connector)
WAN cutout
WAN connector
Power switch
Power cord socket
Filler plates
Voltage adjustment module
Filler plates
Figure 2–5: Back Panel: Freeway 4000 with MVME 2600 CPU Board (RJ-45 connector)
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SCSI II-style
connector
(optional)
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LAN cutouts
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Step 7:
Freeway’s voltage rating must match the voltage rating of the electrical outlet into
which you are going to plug the unit. Freeways shipped in the United States are config-
ured for 110 - 120V. To determine the voltage rating for your Freeway, look at the label
on the voltage adjustment module on the back panel below the power cord socket. The
voltage rating in use is the one that is printed right-side up (its arrow is aligned with the
arrow at the bottom edge of the voltage adjustment module). For example, the voltage
rating shown in the left-hand panel of Figure 2–6 is 110 – 120V.
To change Freeway’s voltage rating, use the following procedure:
1. Make sure the power is off and unplug the power cord. The power switch is
located in the lower left corner of the back panel. To turn off the power, press the
rocker switch in the direction of the “0” symbol.
2. Insert a screwdriver blade in the notch at the top of the voltage adjustment mod-
ule which is located below the AC power socket on Freeway’s back panel. Loosen
the module and slide it out of the back panel.
Voltage 1331
and 1332.
3. Rotate the module 180 degrees. Reinsert the module in the back panel. Figure 2–6
shows how to change the voltage from 110V to 220V.
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110-120V
220-240V
220-240V
110-120V
Figure 2–6: Changing the Voltage Rating
110-120V
220-240V
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Step 8:
Make sure that the power switch on the back panel is in the off (“0”) position, then
make the LAN connections. You can obtain the necessary cables from a computer acces-
sory vendor.
Caution
Alert your system administrator before making connections to
your LAN. To avoid a disruption of service on your LAN, carefully
plan how you will make the connections. We recommend that you
power off the Freeway server and modem during cable installation
and removal.
If your Freeway has an MVME 162 CPU board, it will be possible at most sites to run
cables directly from the attachment unit interface (AUI) connectors on Freeway’s back
panel to connectors on the LAN. Other sites might require a media access unit (MAU)
adapter between Freeway and the LAN. For example, you can plug a MAU into the AUI
connector on Freeway’s back panel, then run a cable from the MAU to a connector on
the LAN. MAUs are available from Simpact or a computer accessory vendor. Check with
your system administrator to see what type of cable is used at your site. Figure 2–4 on
page 38 shows the location of an AUI connector on the back panel. When you finish
connecting the cables, lock the AUI connections by sliding the slidelock to the right as
shown in Figure 2–7.
Caution
To disconnect the cable or MAU from an AUI connector on
Freeway’s back panel, you must first unlock the connector by sliding the slidelock to the left. Failure to do so can damage your
Freeway. Figure 2–7 illustrates the slidelock.
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Lock
Slidelock
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Figure 2–7: Slidelock on an AUI Connector
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Step 9:
Make sure that the power switch on the back panel is in the off (“0”) position, then con-
nect the ICP boards and WAN connector panels to your wide-area network as described
in Chapter 4.
Caution
We recommend that you power off the Freeway server and modem
during cable installation and removal. This will prevent damage to
an ICP due to electrical discharge as contact is made or broken.
Step 10:
Connect a VT100-compatible terminal or terminal emulator to Freeway.
If you have a Freeway with an MVME 162 CPU, use a standard EIA-232, 25-pin
straight-through (non-nulling) cable. Connect the male end of the cable to the female
connector labeled “terminal connector” on the back panel (see Figure 2–4 on page 38).
Connect the female end of the cable to the VT100-compatible terminal or emulator that
you want to use as a console.
If you have a Freeway with an MVME 2600 CPU, use an EIA-232, 9-pin-to-25-pin null-
modem cable. Connect the 9-pin female end of the cable to the male connector labeled
COM 1 on the front panel (see Figure 2–3 on page 36). Connect the 25-pin female end of
the cable to the VT100-compatible terminal or emulator that you want to use as a con-
sole.
You will use this terminal or emulator as a console to configure the boot parameters and
perform the initial system boot as described in Chapter 3. Later you can disconnect the
terminal or emulator because you can then perform these configuration functions
using telnet or rlogin through any terminal or workstation connected to the network.
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Step 11:
Configure the console terminal to operate with the following communications param-
eters:
• 9600 bits per second
• 8 bits data
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• xon/xoff enabled
The terminal you just installed is called the “local console.” If you have problems during
the installation procedures, your Simpact customer service representative may ask you
to also install a “remote console” that operates through a modem. Appendix A describes
Step 12 is
2000/4000
only
how to install a remote console.
Step 12:
Freeway includes a SCSI II-style high-density connector on the back panel. This con-
nector allows the use of external SCSI devices. If no external SCSI devices are used, a
termination connector (included with your Freeway shipment unless you have pur-
chased a Freeway with a CPU 8 non-SCSI board) must be attached to the Freeway con-
nector as shown in Figure 2–8.
Caution
To maintain data integrity, the SCSI II-style termination connector must be installed if external SCSI devices are not attached. This
is particularly important if Freeway includes an optional hard disk
or floppy disk.
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Attach SCSI II-style
termination connector here
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Figure 2–8: SCSI II-style Termination Connector Attachment
Step 13:
Plug the power cord into the power input socket on the Freeway’s back panel and into
an AC electrical outlet near your Freeway.
Step 14:
Perform the software installation procedures on your boot server as described in the
Freeway User’s Guide.
Step 15:
Configure the Freeway boot parameters as described in Chapter 3.
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Chapter
Configuring the Boot
3
Parameters using the
Local Console
This chapter describes how to use the local console to configure the boot parameters
and boot Freeway. You can boot Freeway from a boot server attached to the local-area
network or from Freeway’s hard or flash drive. If you are booting from a boot server, it
is assumed that:
1. You have performed the hardware installation procedures described in Chapter 2,
including the connection of a local console to the rear of the Freeway unit.
2. You know which protocol you will be installing on your boot server (for example,
BSC2780/3780, FMP, or X.25). The protocol is indicated on the label of the
software distribution media.
Note
If you are installing more than one protocol, it is best to perform
the software installation (described in the Freeway User’s Guide)
and loopback verification testing (described in the Loopback Test
Procedures) for one protocol before attempting to customize your
Freeway system for multiple protocols.
3. The system administrator has set up a file transfer protocol (FTP) or remote shell
(RSH) user name and password on the boot server to match the FTP user name
and the FTP password in the Freeway system boot parameters. The default FTP
user name is
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ffffrrrreeeeeeeewwwwaaaayy
yy
and the default FTP password is pp
ppaaaasssssssswwwwoooorrrrdddd
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You can change the default FTP user name and FTP password that Freeway uses
by changing the corresponding boot parameters on the Freeway system. If you do,
remember that you must also change the user name and password of the FTP
account on the boot server.
4. The system administrator has assigned the following device names and addresses
in the UNIX
your VMS TCP/IP package:
/etc/hosts file, the Windows NT hosts or lmhosts file, or using
• Freeway server name and Internet address
• Boot server name and Internet address
• Gateway Internet address (if applicable)
The procedure for configuring the Freeway system boot parameters is the same for
UNIX, VMS, and Windows NT systems. Freeway obtains the boot parameters from
local non-volatile memory during system boot. Therefore, when you configure the boot
parameters in the following steps, all applicable parameters must be configured.
Step 1:
Turn on the power. The power switch is located in the lower left corner of the back
panel. To turn on the power, press the rocker switch in the direction of the “|” symbol.
If your Freeway has an MVME 162 CPU board, the first LED (far left) on the front panel
should turn from red to green. (See Figure 3–3 on page 56.) This indicates that internal
diagnostics have completed successfully. If the first LED does not turn green, check the
installation steps to be sure you have performed each step correctly. If this does not
solve the problem, contact your Simpact customer service representative at 1-800-275-
3889. Note that only the first LED is significant at this point. Depending on what soft-
ware may have been preloaded by Simpact, one or more of the other LEDs may also
turn green. This is OK. The other LEDs are used as diagnostic indicators and are
explained in Step 7 on page 54.
The LEDs are not used for a Freeway with an MVME 2600 CPU board.
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Step 2:
When prompted on the console screen, press <return> within 7 seconds to prevent the
autoboot attempt. The Freeway Boot System Main Menu shown in Figure 3–1 appears.
Note
The Freeway Boot System Main Menu is only accessible using the
local console connected to the rear of the Freeway unit. Later you
can access these same functions from any remote console using the
Freeway Interactive Menu as described in the Freeway User’s
Guide.
Freeway Boot System Main Menu
-----------------------------
1) System Boot
2) Display Boot Parameters
3) Edit Boot Parameters
Select:
Figure 3–1: Freeway Boot System Main Menu
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Step 3:
Select option 3 to edit the boot parameters. The system displays the parameters one at
a time. Three actions are possible as each parameter is displayed:
• To preserve a parameter, press <return>
For Freeway,
you always see
password. It’s
only for SR
with a local
console that I
use ### to
indicate that
password isn’t
seen.
• To edit a parameter, type the new alpha-numeric information and press <return>
• To null out a parameter, press the period key (‘.’) followed by <return>
Figure 3–2 shows an example of a Freeway System Boot Parameters screen.
Freeway System Boot Parameters
-----------------------------Boot Device : ei
Processor Number : 0
FTP User Name : freeway
FTP Password : password
Flags : 0
Freeway Server Name : freeway1
Freeway Inet Address : 192.168.45.6
Freeway Subnet Mask : ffffff00
Boot Server Name : bootmaster
Boot Server Inet Address : 192.168.45.1
System Boot Directory : /usr/local/freeway/boot
System Boot File Name : fw162
Configuration File Name : bootcfg.vme
Secondary Net Interface :
Gateway Inet Address :
Figure 3–2: Sample Freeway System Boot Parameters
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Step 4:
Configure the boot parameters as described in Table 3–1.
Table 3–1: Freeway System Boot Parameter Descriptions
Boot Parameter Description
Boot Device Freeway 2000/4000 with an MVME 162 CPU:
To boot over Ethernet from the primary Ethernet interface, set the
boot device to ee
To boot over Ethernet from the secondary Ethernet interface, set the
boot device to ll
To boot over FDDI from the boot server, set the boot device to ss
To boot from the internal hard disk, set the boot device to ss
Freeway 2000/4000 with an MVME 2600 CPU:
To boot over Ethernet from the primary Fast Ethernet interface, set the
boot device to dd
To boot over Ethernet from the secondary Fast Ethernet interface, set
the boot device to dd
To boot from the internal hard disk, set the boot device to ss
Processor Number The only valid number for this parameter is 0.
FTP User Name If booting from the boot server, Freeway uses this name to log in to its
FTP (or RSH). The default is ff
booting from the local disk.
FTP Password If booting from the boot server, Freeway uses this password to log in to
its user account. The default is pp
a password is given, FTP is used during system boot; if it is cleared, the
remote shell (RSH) protocol is used.
Flags This parameter specifies whether you want Freeway to autoboot two
seconds after system reset, seven seconds after system reset, or not at
all, and whether you want the version numbers of the .mem files
displayed.
Enter the
configuration requirements. The default Flags value is 0. The Flags
word is an inclusive “OR” of the desired bits for the individual functions.
Freeway Server Name Enter the system name assigned by the system administrator for this
Freeway.
eeiiii....
llnnnn
.
ssxxxxpppp....
ssccccssssiiii====6666,,,,....0000
ddcccc....
ddcccc1111
.
ssccccssssiiii====6666,,,,0000....
ffrrrreeeeeeeewwwwaaaayyyy
Flags value shown in Table 3–2 on page 53 that matches your
. This is not required if you are
ppaaaasssssssswwwwoooorrrrdddd
. This parameter is optional. If
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Table 3–1: Freeway System Boot Parameter Descriptions (Cont’d)
Boot Parameter Description
Freeway Inet Address Enter the Internet address assigned by the system administrator for
this Freeway in decimal dot notation (for example, 207.67.135.84).
Freeway Subnet Mask If your Freeway is located on a subnet, enter the subnet mask in hexa-
decimal notation (for example, ffffff00).
Boot Server Name Enter the name assigned by the system administrator for the boot
server. Optionally, you can clear this field and the software will assign
the default name “bootserver.” If you are booting from the local disk,
this parameter is ignored.
Boot Server Inet Address Enter the Internet address assigned by the system administrator for the
boot server in decimal dot notation (for example, 207.67.135.84). If
you are booting from the local disk, this parameter is ignored.
System Boot Directory If the Freeway boot files will be stored in the home directory of the FTP
(or RSH) user account, clear this field. Otherwise, enter the full path
name of the boot directory. The default UNIX directory is
/usr/local/freeway/boot. The default VMS directory is
SYS$SYSDEVICE:[FREEWAY.BOOT]. For Windows NT versions earlier
than 4.0, the default directory is c:\freeway\boot. For Windows NT
4.0 or later, use the alias you have set up to point to the freeway\boot
directory.
To boot from the local disk, set the system boot directory to //
System Boot File Name Enter the system boot file name for this Freeway. The default is ff
Configuration File Name Enter the name of the file Freeway uses to configure the physical or vir-
bboooooooottttccccffffgggg....vvvvmmmmeeee
bbbboooooooottttccccffffgggg....iiiipppp....
. For any Freeway
Secondary Network
Interface
tual devices and services. The default is bb
using ICP_IP virtual ICP devices, the default is
If the Boot Device is a local-area network device (boot server), the
Secondary Network Interface parameter should be cleared, which is
the default.
If the Boot Device is the hard or flash disk, this parameter specifies the
local-area network device to be used after Freeway boots. The values
used to define your network interface device are the same as those
defined for the Boot Device parameter on page 51.
Gateway Inet Interface If your Freeway and boot server are on the same network, clear this
parameter, which is the default. If they are on different networks, enter
the IP address of the gateway processor on the Freeway’s network that
provides access to the boot server’s network.
//ssssdddd6666////
ffwwww111166662222
.
.
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Table 3–2: Flags for Reset Action
Flags Parameter Value Boot Protocol and Reset Action
0x0000 (default)
0x0004
0x0008
0x1000
Upon system reset, wait 7 seconds before autobooting.
Upon system reset, display the Freeway Boot System Main Menu.
Do not autoboot.
Upon system reset, wait 2 seconds before autobooting.
Display version numbers of .mem files downloaded to an ICP
during boot. The Flags word is an inclusive “OR” of the desired bits
for the individual functions; for example, 0x1008 waits 2 seconds
before autobooting and displays the version numbers.
Step 5:
After you have entered the last parameter (
Save modifications?
Enter 'yes <return>' to save modifications.
Enter 'no <return>' to prevent modifications.
Gateway Inet Interface), the screen displays:
If all of the parameters have been entered correctly, enter yy
If you enter
ss
yyyyeeeess
, the screen displays the following message, and the system returns to the
yyeeeessss
; otherwise, enter nn
nnoooo
.
Freeway Boot System Main Menu after data storage completes:
<<< Storing Data to EEROM >>>
If you enter
oo
nnnnoo
, the system returns to the Freeway Boot System Main Menu with no
modifications to the boot parameters.
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Step 6:
Select option 2 at the Freeway Boot System Main Menu (Figure 3–1 on page 49) to
review the current boot parameters. Verify that the changes you entered are correct. If
the changes are incorrect, or you entered
oo
nnnnoo
to store data, select option 3 again and
modify the boot parameters to their correct values.
Step 7:
Select option 1 from the Freeway Boot System Main Menu (Figure 3–1 on page 49) on
the Freeway console to perform the system boot.
Note
You must perform the initial Freeway system boot from the local
console for Freeway to activate the Interactive Menu. After the initial system boot, you can telnet or rlogin to Freeway from the boot
server (or from any other computer on the network) and use the
Freeway Interactive Menu for Freeway operations as described in
the Freeway User’s Guide.
Note the four LEDs in the lower left corner of the front panel. If your Freeway has an
MVME 2600 CPU board, these LEDs are not used. However, if your Freeway has an
MVME 162 CPU board, these LEDs are used as diagnostic indicators. The LEDs turn
red briefly on power up or reset. The CPU then executes self-tests. At the start of the
selftests, LEDs 3 and 4 turn green immediately, while LEDs 1 and 2 remain red briefly,
then also turn green. All four LEDs remain green during the CPU selftests which last
about two minutes. Note that during the CPU selftests, the “FAIL” LED on the CPU
board itself turns red and remains red throughout most of the selftests.
When the CPU selftests complete, the Freeway boot test begins.
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Note
If Freeway has a local console attached that asserts modem control
signals such as powered up DEC VT-100 or powered up DEC
VT-220, LEDs 3 and 4 are green throughout the entire boot test.
Otherwise, the LEDs change color as described in the following
sections.
At the start of this test, LED 1 is green and LEDs 2, 3, and 4 are red. There are four stages
to this test during which the LEDs turn green in a left-to-right progression as follows:
1. At the end of stage 1, LED 1 is green and LEDs 2, 3, and 4 are red.
2. At the end of stage 2, LEDs 1 and 2 are green, and LEDs 3 and 4 are red.
3. At the end of stage 3, LEDs 1, 2, and 3 are green, and LED 4 is red.
4. At the end of stage 4, all four LEDs are green and Freeway is on-line.
Figure 3–3 shows the front panel LEDs and Table 3–3 describe the four test stages.
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System Hardware Diagnostics Indicator
Boot Parameters
System Download Indicator
System Initialization Indicator
LED Location
1234
Table 3–3: Front Panel LEDs (MVME 162 only): Description
LED Description
LED 1:
System
Diagnostics
LED 2:
Boot Parameters
LED 3:
System Download
Indicator
LED 4:
System
Initialization
Indicator
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Figure 3–3: Front Panel LEDs (MVME 162 only): Diagram
When the system diagnostics start (following power on or reset and the CPU
selftests), LED 1 is green and LEDs 2, 3, and 4 are red. If the system diagnostics succeed, the left-most LED, labeled ‘1’ in Figure 3–3, remains green. If the
LED turns red, the diagnostics have failed and the server processor board
must be replaced. Contact your Simpact customer service representative at
1-800-275-3889.
LED 2 changes from red to green when the boot parameters are downloaded
from Freeway’s non-volatile memory at the start of the boot process.
Freeway next attempts to download the system image from the boot server
using FTP or RSH. If the system image downloads successfully, LED 3
changes from red to green. If the download fails, LED 3 remains red.
After the system image downloads, Freeway begins executing it to bring the
system on-line by downloading and starting all the system services. A device
configuration file must be downloaded (using FTP or RSH), and the configuration data in the file must be processed. Initially, LED 4 is red as download
requests are sent between Freeway and the boot server. If all the service providers download and start properly with no fatal errors, LED 4 changes to
green. If any service provider does not load or start, LED 4 remains red.
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Step 8:
Use the blank form in Figure 3–4 to write down your Freeway system boot parameter
configurations for future reference.
Freeway System Boot Parameters
------------------------------
Boot Device : _____________________________________
Processor Number : _____________________________________
FTP User Name : _____________________________________
FTP Password : _____________________________________
Flags : _____________________________________
Freeway Server Name : _____________________________________
Freeway Inet Address : _____________________________________
Freeway Subnet Mask : _____________________________________
Boot Server Name : _____________________________________
Boot Server Inet Address : _____________________________________
System Boot Directory : _____________________________________
System Boot File Name : _____________________________________
Configuration File Name : _____________________________________
Secondary Net Interface : _____________________________________
Gateway Inet Address : _____________________________________
Figure 3–4: Configured Freeway System Boot Parameters
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Step 9:
Run the loopback test to check the hardware and software installation as described in
the Loopback Test Procedures.
Step 10:
If Freeway will normally boot from the boot server, installation is complete. If Freeway
will boot from its local disk, you must download the files from the boot server onto the
local disk. Follow the instructions in the Build Hard Disk from Boot Server section in
the Freeway User’s Guide.
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Chapter
Port Numbering and Cabling
4
This chapter describes port numbering and cabling for the WAN connectors on the
back of a Freeway 2000 or Freeway 4000.
Note
We recommend that you power off the Freeway server and modem
during cable installation and removal. This will prevent damage to
an ICP due to electrical discharge as contact is made or broken.
The WAN port numbering for your Freeway depends on the types of installed ICPs and
WAN connector panels. The ICPs in the unit are 8-port, 16-port, or a mix of the two
types. The WAN connector panels are also 8-port, 16-port, or a mix. The first step in
determining the port numbering for your Freeway is to check which types of ICPs and
WAN connector panels are installed as follows:
• For ICPs, check the ID plate on the left ejector handle of each ICP as you are
facing the front of the Freeway unit. The number before the hyphen is the electri-
cal interface, and the number after the hyphen indicates the number of ports
supported by the ICP. For example, in Figure 4–1, all ICPs support EIA-232.
ICP 0 and ICP 1 are 8-port boards and ICP 2 is a 16-port board.
• For WAN connector panels, simply look at the back of the Freeway unit. The
8-port panels have eight connectors configured as shown in Figure 4–2. The
16-port version is shown in Figure 4–3.
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232-16
ICP6000
232-8
ICP6000
232-8
ICP6000
Number of ports
supported by board
Figure 4–1: Number of Ports Supported by an ICP
ICP 3
ICP 2
ICP 1
ICP 0
CPU
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07 6 5 4 3 2 1
2756
Figure 4–2: 8-port WAN Connector Panel
15
14
13
12
11
10
7
6
9
8
5
4
3
2
1
0
2757
Figure 4–3: 16-port WAN Connector Panel
After you have determined the configuration of ICPs and WAN connector panels in
your Freeway, proceed to Section 4.1 on page 62 if you have a Freeway 2000 or to
Section 4.2 on page 66 if you have a Freeway 4000.
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4.1 Freeway 2000 Port Numbering
If you have a Freeway 2000, check the port numbering examples in Figure 4–4 through
Figure 4–7 for the configuration that matches your system. (If you have only one ICP,
simply ignore the extra board shown in the examples.) When you find the appropriate
example, make a note of it for future reference.
Front View
ICP 1 8 Ports
ICP 0 8 Ports
CPU Board
Rear View
Example:
Panel 1
Connected to ICP 1
ICP 1, Port 1
Connected to ICP 0
07 6 5 4 3 2 1
Figure 4–4: FW2000 Port Numbering: 8-port ICPs, 8-port WAN Panels
Panel 0
07 6 5 4 3 2 1
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Front View
ICP 1 16 Ports
ICP 0 16 Ports
CPU Board
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Rear View
Example:
Panel 1
Connected to ICP 1
15
14
13
12
Figure 4–5: FW2000 Port Numbering: 16-port ICPs, 16-port WAN Panels
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
ICP 1, Port 3
3
2
1
0
Connected to ICP 0
15
14
13
12
Panel 0
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Front View
Empty
ICP 0 16 Ports
CPU Board
Rear View
Example:
Panel 1
Connected to ICP 0
ICP 0, Port 9
Connected to ICP 0
815 14 13 12 11 10 9
Figure 4–6: FW2000 Port Numbering: 16-port ICP, 8-port WAN Panels
Panel 0
07 6 5 4 3 2 1
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ICP 1 8 Ports
ICP 0 16 Ports
CPU Board
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Rear View
Example:
Panel 1
Connected to ICP 1
ICP 1, Port 1
Connected to ICP 0
15
07 6 5 4 3 2 1
14
13
12
Figure 4–7: FW2000 Port Numbering: Mixed ICPs, Mixed WAN Panels
Panel 0
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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4.2 Freeway 4000 Port Numbering
If you have a Freeway 4000, check the port numbering examples in Figure 4–8 through
Figure 4–11 to see if your configuration matches any of those shown. (If you have fewer
than four ICPs, simply ignore the extra boards shown in the examples.)
If you find an example that matches your Freeway, make a note of it for future reference.
If none of the examples match your Freeway, proceed to Section 4.2.1.
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Front View
ICP 3 8 Ports
ICP 2 8 Ports
ICP 1 8 Ports
ICP 0 8 Ports
CPU Board
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Rear View
Panel 1
Connected to ICP 1
Connected to ICP 0
07 6 5 4 3 2 1
Example:
Panel 3
ICP 3, Port 1
Connected to ICP 3
Figure 4–8: FW4000 Port Numbering: 8-port ICPs, 8-port WAN Panels
Panel 0
Panel 2
Connected to ICP 2
07 6 5 4 3 2 1
07 6 5 4 3 2 107 6 5 4 3 2 1
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ICP 3 16 Ports
ICP 2 16 Ports
ICP 1 16 Ports
ICP 0 16 Ports
CPU Board
Rear View
Panel 1
Connected to ICP 1
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
Panel 3
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Example:
ICP 3, Port 3
Connected to ICP 3
15
14
13
12
Figure 4–9: FW4000 Port Numbering: 16-port ICPs, 16-port WAN Panels
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Connected to ICP 0
15
14
13
12
Connected to ICP 2
15
14
13
12
Panel 0
11
10
9
8
Panel 2
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
3
2
1
0
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Empty
Empty
ICP 1 16 Ports
ICP 0 16 Ports
CPU Board
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Rear View
Panel 1
Connected to ICP 0
Connected to ICP 0
815 14 13 12 11 10 9
Example:
Panel 3
ICP 1, Port 9
Connected to ICP 1
815 14 13 12 11 10 9 07 6 5 4 3 2 1
Figure 4–10: FW4000 Port Numbering: 16-port ICPs, 8-port WAN Panels
Panel 0
07 6 5 4 3 2 1
Panel 2
Connected to ICP 1
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Front View
ICP 3 16 Ports
ICP 2 8 Ports
ICP 1 8 Ports
ICP 0 8 Ports
CPU Board
Rear View
Panel 1
Connected to ICP 1
Example:
Panel 3
ICP 3, Port 3
Connected to ICP 3
15
14
13
12
Figure 4–11: FW4000 Port Numbering: Mixed ICPs, Mixed WAN Panels
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Connected to ICP 0
Connected to ICP 2
Panel 0
07 6 5 4 3 2 107 6 5 4 3 2 1
Panel 2
07 6 5 4 3 2 1
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4.2.1 Freeway 4000 Rules for Port Numbering
If your Freeway does not match any of the example configurations in the previous fig-
ures, use the following rules to determine the port numbering scheme:
• ICPs are numbered as shown in Figure 4–12 on page 72. ICP 0 is normally the
bottom ICP directly above the CPU board. If there are fewer than four ICPs, the
empty slots are at the top.
• WAN connector panels are numbered as shown in Figure 4–13 on page 72. If
there are fewer than four panels, the empty cutouts are in the highest-numbered
positions.
• The lowest-numbered ICP is connected to the lowest-numbered WAN connector
panel. The next highest ICP is connected to the next highest WAN connector
panel, and so on, unless you have two 8-port ICPs and a 16-port panel. In that
case, the both ICPs are connected to the same WAN connector panel.
• The 8-port and 16-port WAN connector panels are numbered as shown in
Figure 4–2 and Figure 4–3 on page 61 unless you have a 16-port ICP with two
8-port WAN connector panels. In that case, the connector panels are numbered as
shown in Figure 4–6 on page 64 for a Freeway 2000 or Figure 4–10 on page 69 for
a Freeway 4000.
After you have familiarized yourself with these rules, use the worksheet in Figure 4–14
on page 73 to record your port numbers for future reference. To fill in the sheet, first
enter 8 or 16 as the number of ports for each board. Then draw in and number 8 or 16
ports in each WAN connector panel similar to the way they appear in the examples in
Figure 4–8 through Figure 4–11. Next, based on the above rules and your study of the
examples, draw lines showing the connections between the ICPs and the WAN connec-
tor panels. Finally, fill in the “Connected to ICP” number for each WAN connector
panel. Also fill in the electrical interface as shown in Figure 4–1 on page 60.
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Figure 4–12: Freeway 4000 ICP Numbering
ICP 3
ICP 2
ICP 1
ICP 0
CPU
3219
Rear View
Panel 1
Panel 3
Figure 4–13: Freeway 4000 WAN Connector Panel Numbering
Panel 0
Panel 2
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Front View
ICP 3 __ Ports
ICP 2 __ Ports
ICP 1 __ Ports
ICP 0 __ Ports
CPU Board
4: Port Numbering and Cabling
Rear View
Panel 1
Connected to ICP _____
Electrical Interface _____
Panel 3
Connected to ICP _____
Electrical Interface _____
Figure 4–14: Freeway 4000 Port Numbering Worksheet
Connected to ICP _____
Electrical Interface _____
Connected to ICP _____
Electrical Interface _____
Panel 0
Panel 2
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4.3 Freeway 2000/4000 WAN Cable Connections
4.3.1 Cabling for Normal Operation
Figure 4–15 shows how to configure cables for Freeway normal operation; each active
port on the back of your Freeway is connected to a modem that is part of your WAN.
The figure shows two ports connected to a WAN, but in a large Freeway configuration,
as many as 64 ports can be connected to a WAN. Also note that the figure shows an
8-port WAN connector panel, but the connections for a 16-port WAN connector panel
are similar.
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3
2
1
0
Female connectors
Freeway back panel
Modem cables
Male connector
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Modem
Male connector
Modem
Figure 4–15: Normal Cable Configuration
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4.3.2 Cabling for Loopback Tests
Figure 4–16 shows how to configure cables for Freeway loopback testing. The figure
shows 8-port WAN connector panels, but the connections for 16-port WAN connector
panels are similar.
To configure Freeway for loopback tests, you must have the following:
• a three-headed loopback cable (supplied by Simpact)
• for synchronous/isosynchronous protocols, a synchronous modem (you supply)
Select the first pair of ports to loopback (usually port 0 and port 1 on ICP 0). Refer to
Section 4.1 on page 62 for a description of Freeway 2000 port numbering or Section 4.2
on page 66 for a description of Freeway 4000 port numbering. Attach one of the female
connectors on the loopback cable to one of the ports you have selected. Attach the other
female connector on the loopback cable to the other port you have selected. Attach the
male connector on the loopback cable to the modem.
You have now formed a loop between the two ports. Signals travel out of one port,
through the loopback cable, and back into the other port. The modem is attached to
supply a clock signal.
You can now perform the loopback test for the first pair of ports. For the test proce-
dures, refer to the Loopback Test Procedures.
After you have performed the loopback test for the first pair of ports, configure the
cables for the second pair of ports and conduct the loopback test again, and so on until
you have tested all of the ports. Then configure the cables for normal operation as
described in Section 4.3.1.
Caution
Use the loopback cable for testing only, not for normal operation.
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3
2
1
0
Female connectors
Freeway back panel
Loopback test cable
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Male connector
Modem
Figure 4–16: Loopback Cable Configuration
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Appendix
Remote Consoles
A
During installation, you connected a console directly to the Freeway unit (Step 10 on
page 43). This is called the local console. There are also two types of remote consoles:
LAN-connected and modem-connected. These are described in the following sections.
A.1 LAN-connected Console
After Freeway is fully operational, you can use any terminal or workstation on the net-
work to communicate with the Freeway server. The LAN-connected console is the usual
choice for normal operation and, when possible, for remote diagnostics. Once you are
able to use a LAN-connected console, you can disconnect the local console that you
connected directly to Freeway. It is needed only during the initial software installation.
To access Freeway through a LAN-connected console, simply use telnet or rlogin to log
in to the Freeway server from any terminal or workstation on the network. See the
Freeway User’s Guide for more information.
A.2 Modem-connected Console
The primary purpose of this type of console is to allow your Simpact customer repre-
sentative to perform remote diagnostics. To prepare Freeway for operation by a
modem-connected console, you must connect a modem to the Freeway unit. Freeway
supports any modem that operates at asynchronous 9600 bits per second.
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If you have a Freeway with an MVME 162 CPU, use a standard EIA-232, 25-pin
straight-through (non-nulling) cable. Connect the female end of the cable to the male
connector labeled “modem connector” on the back panel (see Figure 2–4 on page 38).
Connect the male end of the cable to the modem.
If you have a Freeway with an MVME 2600 CPU, use an EIA-232, 9-pin-to-25-pin
straight-through (non-nulling) cable. Connect the 9-pin female end of the cable to the
male connector labeled
the 25-pin male end of the cable to the modem.
Connect a telephone line to the modem and give the telephone number to your service
representative. The terminal that accesses the modem must be configured for 9600 bits
per second. You can either supply your own modem and cable or you can order a Cus-
tomer Support Kit from Simpact that includes these items. Contact your Simpact sales
representative for details.
For security reasons, you may want to disconnect the telephone line from the modem
when the modem-connected console is not in use.
COM 1 on the front panel (see Figure 2–3 on page 36). Connect
A.3 Using Two Consoles
Two consoles can be connected to Freeway at the same time; for example, a local con-
sole and a modem-connected console.
Note
If a local console and a modem-connected console are used,
entries cannot be made on the two consoles at the same time.
Simultaneous entries will not harm the equipment, but the results
will be unpredictable. Therefore, when two consoles are in use, it is
recommended that the console operators keep in touch by talking
on the telephone. The operators can then coordinate the timing of
their entries to avoid making them at the same time.
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Index
A
Adapter
MAU 41
Attachment Unit Interface, see AUI
Audience 9
AUI connector 41
slidelock 42
Autoboot selection 51
B
Back panel 37
Back panel diagram
AUI connector 38
RJ-45 connector 38
Boot device 51
Boot parameters 47, 50
autoboot selection 51
boot device 51
boot server Inet address 52
boot server name 52
configuration file name 52
flags 51
for your system 57
Freeway Inet address 52
Freeway server name 51
Freeway subnet mask 52
FTP password 51
FTP user name 51
gateway Inet interface 52
how to edit 50
indicator 56
pre-configuration steps 47
processor number 51
secondary network interface 52
system boot directory 52
system boot file name 52
Boot server Inet address 52
Boot server name 52
Booting Freeway
initial system boot 54
reset action selection 53
C
Cable connections
loopback
Freeway 2000 76
Freeway 4000 76
normal operation
Freeway 2000 74
Freeway 4000 74
CE marking, Freeway 2000 22
CE marking, Freeway 4000 26
Certifications
EC declaration of conformity
Freeway 2000 22
Freeway 4000 26
Configuration
boot parameters 47
Configuration file name 52
Connector
AUI 41
Console 43
configuration 44
LAN-connected 79
local 79
modem-connected 79
remote 79
using two consoles 80
Customer support 13
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D
Diagnostic LEDs 48
Diagnostics indicators
power-on/reset 56
Documents
reference 10
Download indicator 56
E
EC Declaration of Conformity, Freeway
2000 22
EC Declaration of Conformity, Freeway
4000 26
Environmental standards 31
Equipment provided by Simpact 32
Equipment you must supply 33
F
Flags 51
Freeway Inet address 52
Freeway server name 51
Freeway subnet mask 52
Front panel 34
Front panel diagram 34
Front panel LEDs
diagram 56
FTP password 51
FTP user name 51
G
Gateway Inet interface 52
H
Hardware installation 31
History of revisions 13
I
Initialization indicator 56
Installation
customization 29
hardware 31
software 29
summary 29
Interactive menu 49, 54
L
LAN
connections 41
LAN-connected console 79
LED descriptions
Freeway 2000
Boot parameters indicator 56
power-on/reset diagnostics 56
system download indicator 56
system initialization indicator 56
Freeway 4000
Boot parameters indicator 56
power-on/reset diagnostics 56
system download indicator 56
system initialization indicator 56
LEDs
diagnostic 48
Loopback cable connections
Freeway 2000 76
Freeway 4000 76
Loopback test 29, 58
modem 33
M
Main menu 49
MAU adapter 41
Medium attachment unit, see MAU
Menus
interactive menu 49, 54
main menu 49
Modem for loopback testing 33
Modem-connected console 79
MVME 162 12
MVME 2600 12
N
Normal cable connections
Freeway 2000 74
Freeway 4000 74
P
Port numbering, WAN
Freeway 2000 62
Processor number 51
Product
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support 13
R
Reference documents 10
Reset action on boot 53
Revision history 13
rlogin 79
S
Safety precautions 15
Secondary network interface 52
Software installation 29
Support, product 13
System boot directory 52
System boot file name 52
T
Technical support 13
telnet 79
Testing
loopback 29, 58
modem required 33
Index
V
Voltage
changing 40
W
WA N
connections 43
WAN port numbering
Freeway 2000 62
Freeway 4000 66
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