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Introducing the Econet® Acorn Computer Local Area Network Introducing the Econet® Acorn Computer Local Area Network ito4 4 • -a IMO Introducing the Econet® Acorn Computer local area network Introducing the Econet® Acorn Computer local area network Introducing the Acorn Econet contains the Network Filing System (NFS) and the low level primitives that are used for network Now there is a simple and cost-effective way to communications. Thus the user has a number of link up a series of microcomputers. It is the Econet commands available via the computer keyboard to system, created by Acorn Computers - the team control the storage of his file on the file server and who designed the BBC Microcomputer. the use of the printer server. It is these routines The Econet network system, which is only a fraction which constitute the NFS. of the cost of comparable networks, allows up to 254 As the file server is not necessary for the control of computers to communicate with each other and to Econet transfers it is possible to run a network share expensive resources such as printer or disc without a file or printer server. In this case most of drives. the keyboard level commands will not be available An Econet system consists of a number of units to the user. Network communication would then which are described in this leaflet. To set up a rely on calls to the network primitives from the user network system you will normally need the routines. The network primitives are available via a following items. number of operating system calls and may be Econet work stations called either from Basic or from user machine code Usually BBC computers fitted with Econet routines. interfaces to allow communication both to other Each computer ordered with Econet interface is stations and to shared network facilities. supplied with a manual describing the user commands available and also the use of the Econet A file server station primitives. A BBC computer dedicated to running a program called the file server, which offers shared access to the file servers disc storage. File servers A printer server station Acorn currently support two levels of file server A BBC computer fitted with EPROM containing the which supply two distinct levels of service to the network user. The level 1 file server will run on a printer server program, which offers shared access to model B BBC computer, whereas the level 2 file the printer servers printer. server runs on a model B fitted with the 6502 Cable second processor. For short networks a modular cable system is available for rapid installation. For longer networks a File server level 1- the model B file server The high quality cable is available. level 1 file server program will run on a model B BBC computer fitted with Econet and disc Two terminator boxes interfaces and either a single or dual disc drive. One at each end of the network to terminate the You will need to specify when ordering whether line. you have a single or a dual disc drive. A complete One clock box file server would therefore consist of: Which is plugged into the network somewhere o File server software on disc 40 track (AES 20) o near its central point. BBC computer model B with disc and Econet interface (ANB 04) Econet work stations o Single disc drive (AND 01) A BBC computer model A or B with an Econet or interface can be plugged into the network with the o File server software on disc 80 track (AES 23) o cable provided. Any of the other interfaces BBC computer model B with disc and Econet available for the BBC computer may be fitted interface (ANB 04) without affecting the operation of the station on o Dual disc drive (AND 02) the Econet. So an Econet station may be fitted with When the NFS is selected in a station the file server its own local disc storage, Teletext adaptor or Prestel provides a set of commands that replace the interface as required. equivalent cassette or disc filing system The Econet interface includes an 8K ROM which commands. In addition a number of commands are available for performing functions associated with o BBC model B with disc and Econet interface ( the network. The following commands are then ANB 04) available to the user: o Dual disc drive (AND 02) LOAD *DELETE *NOTIFY *INFO o 6502 second processor (ANC 01) SAVE *VIEW *DRIVE *ACCESS The facilities of the level 1 file server are *CAT *REMOTE *PROT extended in the level 2 to include: In addition the file server can be set to control the o Random access to data files maximum number of files allowed per user, and the o Hierarchical directory structures sections of the disc given to each user. o Control of public and private access to files o Password protection at log on A section of the file server's disc is also made o Extended library facilities available to all users to contain a library of o System privilege commands to control network frequently used routines and programs. facilities The level 1 file server uses discs in the same format o Unlimited number of files or directories up to as local disc storage on a BBC computer, so files may maximum disc storage be readily transferred between Econet storage and The file server is supplied on disc with a number of local disc storage. additional utilities to assist in the management of with a single drive the file server can store up to the file server system, including facilities to create 31 files of up to 10K each in length up to a total new discs and copy files from BBC computer disc storage of 100K. format to file server format. With a dual disc drive this increases to 124 files A second disc is supplied in file server format. This with a total storage of 800K. contains a number of demonstration programs and There is no limit on the number of users that may disc based utilities. be logged into a file server up to the network The commands available to the user are extended maximum of 254 stations, though, of course, the to include: storage available to each user will be limited by the *USERS Provides a list of current users conditions given above. *DISCS Provides a list of current discs in Any number of file servers may be used on one system network. *DIR Select new directory *LIB Select new library File server level 2 - the advanced file server *SDISC Select new disc With the addition of a 6502 second processor box *PASS Change password to the BBC computer with disc and Econet interfaces, *CDIR Create new directory the level 2 server would then consist of: *NEWUSER System command to create new user o File server level 2 software package on disc ( *REMUSER System command to remove user AES 21) A typical network layout Printer server station installed by cutting it to the required lengths and The printer server software is supplied in an soldering it to 5 pin 180° din sockets mounted as EPROM which should be fitted in one of the sideways required. Any number of sockets may be fitted on ROM sockets in the BBC computer. Once fitted in the cable and computers can be plugged in or the station with a printer attached, the printer server unplugged at any time. Full details of wiring EPROM allows the other stations on the network to considerations are supplied with each cable or set share the use of the printer. If the printer is in use by of leads. one station and another station attempts to print, then it will receive a not listening message Clock and termination - indicating that the printer is in use. The second Terminator box and power supply (AEH 15) To station may then stop and try again later when the prevent reflections on the line and to provide signal printer is free. It is recommended that the EPROM conditioning, the Econet cable must be terminated should be fitted in the computer by an approved appropriately. Therefore each network requires two dealer or service centre. terminators, one at each end of the cable. Each terminator set consists of a terminator box and When the printer server EPROM is fitted and power supply. The boxes and power supplies are running in the printer server computing power is each about 2" X 3" x T. As the power - still available at the keyboard and user programs requirements of these units are minimal they ca may be run on the printer server station. The be left connected and switched on continually to printer server, however, can be stopped by ensure that the network is available-for use at any pressing the break key, and a dedicated printer time. server will therefore often be required. Clock box and power supply (AEH 14) Future developments include the possibility of The clock box generates a signal which fitting the printer server in the file server station, synchronises all data transferred on the network. providing both shared filing and printing from one The box and power supply are again about dedicated station. 2" X 3" x 4" and take minimal power in order that they may be left permanently connected. Cables Advice Acorn supply Econet cables in two ways. For full details and advice on how Econet can help 10 station lead set (AEH 18) you contact your local dealer or: For a short network a set of cables and connectors Econet Sales Department may be used to provide a rapid and convenient Acorn Computers Limited system for wiring a group of computers together.
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