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DCP_link
Multi-Protocol Router
Advanced Configuration Guide
PT1054605-00, Rev A
December 1995
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Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Emulex Corporation assumes no responsibility for its use nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. Emulex Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice. The following trademarks of Emulex Corporation are used in this document: Emulex, DCP-286i-SBC, DCP-386i, DCP 486e, DCP_link, DCPx86i/e All other
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Table of Contents Preface Product Support.................................................................................... i Audience .................................................................................... i User Guide Conventions...................................................................... ii Related Documentation...................................................................... iii Chapter 1 Introduction Emulex DCP_link..................................
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Table of Contents ii Chapter 3 Installation and Cabling Installing the Emulex Adapter ..........................................................3-3 Cabling Connections.........................................................................3-4 Factory Default Settings....................................................................3-4 DCP286i-SBC Adapter Cables .................................................3-4 DCP386i/DCP486e Daughterboard Cabling ...........................
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Table of Contents iii Chapter 4 Software Installation Software Installation Procedure........................................................ 4-2 Installing to Novell NetWare version 3.12............................... 4-2 Installing to Novell NetWare version 4.1................................. 4-4 Uninstall Procedures.........................................................................4-6 Uninstall using NetWare version 3.12...................................... 4-6 Unin
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Table of Contents iv Chapter 7 X.25 Configuration Introduction .................................................................................7-2 Virtual Circuit Service ..............................................................7-3 Logical Channel Numbers ........................................................7-4 Diagramming Your X.25 Network ...........................................7-5 Planning Your X.25 Network ...................................................7-5
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Table of Contents v Appendix A Diagnostic Programs Diagnostic Platform.........................................................................A-2 Diagnostic Operating Requirements........................................ A-2 README.DOC.......................................................................A-2 Distribution Diskette...............................................................A-3 Diagnostic Platform Instructions............................................. A-3
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Preface Thank you for purchasing the DCP_link Multi-Protocol Router. You have joined the Emulex family of users, who have found that buying our products guarantees available performance and bandwidth while preserving resources. We value a strong relationship with our customers and seek to continually serve your needs in the years to come. Product Support Emulex products are supported by a broad range of educational and technical support services. They are available to help you maxim
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ii Preface User Guide Conventions Sections of text that are marked for emphasis are formatted with the following key words: Note, Important, or Caution. For example: CAUTION: Provides the user with directions to prevent a mistake from occurring. When a command is illustrated in the user’s guide, the variable choices allowed to be changed will appear in a contrasting typeface. All command lines will begin with a triangular shaped symbol. An example of a command line is: > LOAD INET
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Preface iii Related Documentation This section is designed to assist the reader in finding third party reference manuals for the support of NetWare WAN protocols and general networking architectures and principles. NetWare Guides (Included with DCP_link) Novell NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.0 Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Novell NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.0 Advanced Configuration and Reference Guide Protocol Guides X.25 Explained: Protocols for Packet Switching Net
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Introduction Chapter 1 EMULEX DCP_LINK.............................................................................................1-2 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................1-3 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................1-3
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1-2 Chapter 1 Emulex DCP_link Emulex DCP_link is a multi-protocol router including WAN connectivity software and one of the DCPx86i/e family of communications adapters. DCP_link is designed to work in conjunction with the Novell NetWare Branch Link and Enterprise Router, formerly known as the Novell MultiProtocol Router (MPR 3.0). This unique adapter and software combination provides remote connectivity across numerous interfaces, protocols, network types and hardware platforms. Throu
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Introduction 1-3 Hardware Requirements In order to successfully install the Emulex DCP_link software, you must be running NetWare on a Novell approved hardware platform, or you must first install the Runtime version of Novell NetWare that is shipped with DCP_link. If you are running on a Novell approved hardware platform, you will need the following minimum configuration. • An Intel (or equivalent) 80386 (minimum) based host server with ISA/EISA slot(s) available for WAN adapter(s). •
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1-4 Chapter 1 CAUTION: The system must not load any of the following modules: - extended memory managers, such as HIMEM, QEMM, or EMM386. - disk compression utilities, such as Disk Doubler. - any terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs. Verify that the Novell environment meets the following criteria: • NetWare O/S version 3.12 or version 4.1 (Runtime version included with DCP_link). • Novell MultiProtocol Router (Branch Link or Enterprise version) MPR 3.0, (included with D
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Hardware Configuration Chapter 2 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ......................................................................2-2 BASE I/O ADDRESS .........................................................................................2-3 HOST INTERRUPT LEVEL (IRQ SETTING)........................................................2-5 DCP286I-SBC ADAPTER CONFIGURATION ..................................................2-6 JUMPER SETTINGS .....................................................
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2-2 Chapter 2 DCP_link features an 80x86 microprocessor based “intelligent” WAN adapter to provide powerful co-processing capabilities. The adapter utilizes 1Mb of on-board shared memory to transfer commands and data to the NetWare server. DMA channels are included to support full-duplex operation. This chapter describes the factory default configuration of the DCP286i/386i/486e and tells how to configure the board for WAN applications. Factory Default Settings This factory defau
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Hardware Configuration 2-3 NOTE: The Base I/O address and IRQ settings are the same for all adapters. Data Clock Direction, DTE, is correct for all connections except V.35. Other switch or jumper settings unique to an individual adapter type (i.e., DCP286i-SBC, DCP386i, or DCP486e) are detailed in a separate section of this chapter specific to each adapter. Base I/O Address The Base I/O address is selected via switch SW1, which may be labeled CR ADDR (Control Register Address) on some
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2-4 Chapter 2 SW1 - Base I/O Address Settings Figure 2-1 SW1
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Hardware Configuration 2-5 Host Interrupt Level (IRQ Setting) The jumper block used to set the IRQ is unique to each adapter type. DCP286i - J13 DCP386i - J6 DCP486e - J11 Refer to the specific adapter section for the location of this jumper. The available IRQ jumper settings are: / IRQ 2 Figure 2-2 Host Interrupt Level Jumper Plug Settings Use one jumper to select the appropriate interrupt level. As an example, to configure the adapter for interrupt level 5, set the jumper as
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2-6 Chapter 2 DCPx86i/e Adapter Configuration The remainder of Chapter 2 is divided into three sections according to adapter type (DCP286i-SBC, DCP386i, or DCP486e). Please refer to the section for the adapter you are installing. DCP286i-SBC Adapter Configuration The following diagram of the DCP286i-SBC adapter shows the location of all option setting switches and jumpers: Figure 2-4 DCP286i-SBC Jumper Block Placement Jumper Settings NOTE: Jumper block J13 sets the Host Interrup
