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DECserver 300 Introduction Order No . AA-NE46A-TE DECserver 300 Introduction June 1989 This manual describes the DECserver 300 system, which consists of o ECserver 300 hardware and software. Information is provided for using the server and for expanding or reconfiguring the server. Supersession/Update Information: This is a new manual. Software Version: DECserver 300 V1.0 This manual applies to Version 1.0 of DECserver 300 and all subsequent maintenance releases up to the next major product release. Order Number: AA-NE46A-TE AA-NE46A-TE June 1989 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no respon sibility for any errors that may appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software on equipment that is not supplied by Digital or its affiliated companies. Copyright © 1989 by Digital Equipm ent Corporation All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DEBNA DESVA Q-Bus DEBNET DEUNA Rainbow DEC ~DmDDmD"" RSX DECconnect LAN Bridge RSX-11 M-PLUS DECnet LA120 ThinWire DECserver LN01 ULTRIX-32 DECUS LN03 UNIBUS DELNI LQP02 VAX DELUA MASSBUS VAXcluster DELQA Micro/RSX VAXmate DEMPR MicroVAX VAXstation DEQNA PDP VMS DESOA Professional This manual was produced by Networks and Com munications Publications. Contents Preface 1 Overview 1.1 What is the DECserver 300 System? .................. 1-1 1.2 Server Features .................................. 1-3 1.2.1 Models ...................................... 1-3 1.2.2 Operating Modes .............................. 1-4 1.3 Server Hardware ................................. 1-4 1.3.1 Main Logic Module ............................. 1-6 1.3.2 EIA-423-A Distribution Module .................... 1-7 1.3.3 Power Supply ................................. 1-8 1.3.4 Fans ........................................ 1-8 1.3.5 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ............... 1-8 1.4 Server Firnlware . 1-11 1.5 Server Software ................................. 1-11 1.5.1 Down-Line Loading from Load Hosts .............. 1-12 1.5.2 DECserver 300 Databases ....................... 1-12 1.5.2.1 Operational Database . 1-13 1.5.2.2 Permanent Database. 1-13 1.5.2.3 Resetting Characteristics to Factory Specifications .... 1-14 1.5.3 Software Requirements ......................... 1-14 1.6 Communications Standard ........................ 1-14 1.7 Server Specifications ............................. 1-15 iii 1.7.1 Physical ..................................... 1-15 1.7.2 Environmental ................................ 1-16 1.7.3 Power ...................................... 1-17 1.7.4 Cabling ..................................... 1-17 2 Configurations 2.1 Port Device Configurations ......................... 2-1 2.1.1 Port Devices Supported ......................... 2-2 2.1.2 Used as a Terminal Selver for Digital Tenninals ....... 2-4 2.1.3 Used to Offer Services to Renlote and Local Users ..... 2-4 2.2 Network Configurations ........................... 2-6 2.2.1 Networks with Terminal Servers ................... 2-6 2.2.2 Direct Standard Ethernet Connection ............... 2-8 2.2.3 Network Connection Through a DELNI Network Concentrator ................................. 2-9 2.2.4 Connection to Broadband Ethernet Network ......... 2-10 2.2.5 Connection to a DELNI-Based Network ............ 2-11 2.2.6 Connection to a Stand-Alone ThinWire Network ..... 2-12 2.2.7 ThinWire Network Connection Through a DEMPR Device ... .. 2-13 3 Reconfiguration 3.1 Assessing Your Needs ............................ 3-1 3.2 Connecting Additional Port Devices to an Existing Server .. 3-1 3.3 Reconfiguring an Existing Server ..................... 3-2 3.4 Adding Servers to the Network ...................... 3-2 4 How to Use the Documentation 4.1 Organization of the Documentation ................... 4-1 4.1.1 Reference Documentation ........................ 4-1 4.1.2 Procedural Documentation ....................... 4-2 4.1.3 Quick Reference Documentation ................... 4-2 iv 4.2 Documents Used to Perform Each Task ............... 4-3 4.3 Description of Server Documents .................... 4-8 4.3.1 DECserver 300 Software Document Set ............. 4-8 4.3.2 DECserver 300 Hardware Document Set ............. 4-9 4.3.3 User Documentation Set ........................ 4-10 4.3.4 On-Line Documentation ........................ 4-10 4.3.5 Terminal Server Manager Documents .............. 4-10 5 Ordering Information 5.1 Ordering Instructions ............................. 5-1 5.1.1 Hardware and Software ......................... 5-1 5.1.2 Documentation ................................ 5-1 5.2 Software Order Numbers .......................... 5-3 5.3 Hardware Order Numbers ......................... 5-4 5.3.1 DECserver 300 Shipment ........................ 5-4 5.3.2 DECserver 300 Country Kits ...................... 5-4 5.3.3 DEC server 300 Accessories ....................... 5-6 5.3.4 Digital Office Cable (BC16E) and Adapters ........... 5-7 5.3.5 Standard Ethernet Transceiver Cables ............... 5-8 5.3.6 ThinWire Ethernet Cables ........................ 5-9 5.4 Documentation Order Numbers .................... 5-10 5.4.1 Software Documentation ........................ 5-10 5.4.2 Hardware DOCUlllentation ....................... 5-11 Index Figures 1-1 DECserver 300 Hardware ............................ 1-5 1-2 MMJ Connector Pinout .............................. 1-7 1-3 Server Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ............. 1-9 2-1 Used as a Terminal Server for Digital Tenllinals .......... 2-4 2-2 Server Configured to Offer Services to Users . 2-5 2-3 Example of a Network with Servers .................... 2-7 v 2-4 Direct Connection to a Network 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2-8 2-5 Network Connection Through a DELNI Network Concentrator2-9 2-6 Connection to a Broadband Ethernet Network 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2-10 2-7 Connection to a DELNI-Based Network 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2-11 2-8 Connection to a ThinWire Ethernet Stand-Alone Segn1ent 0 0 2-12 2-9 ThinWire Network Connection Through a DEMPR Device 0 0 2-13 4-1 Hardware Installation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4-3 4-2 Server Use .. 0 0 0 0 0 .. 0 ...... 0 . 0 .. 0 ..... 0 ..... 0 . 0 0 .. 4-4 4-3 Software Installation 0 0 0 ... 0 . 0 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 ...•... 0 0 0 ...... 4-5 4-4 Server Management 0 0 .. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .. 0 0 0 0 .. 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 4-6 4-5 Problem Solving ...... 0 0 0 .. 0 0 0 0 . 0 .. 0 0 0 0 0 ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 4-7 Tables 1-1 MMJ Connector Pin description 0 00 .... 0 0 .... 0 0 0 ....... 1-7 1-2 Server Controls 0 0 0 .. 0 0 0 .. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 .. 0 0 0 0 ...... 0 1-10 1-3 Server Indicators 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 1-10 1-4 Server Connectors 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 1-11 1-5 Server Size and Weight o. 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 ..... 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-15 1-6 Environmental Requirelnents 0 ..... 0 . 0 0 .... 0 . 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 1-16 1-7 Power Requiren1ents 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 .. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-17 1-8 Maxin1um Network and Power Cabling Distances 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 1-17 1-9 . Maximun1 Device Cabling Distances 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 . 0 0 0 00 1-18 4-1 Tasks and Supportive Documentation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4-2 5-1 How To Order By Phone .. 0 00' 00 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .. 000.000005-2 5-2 How To Order By Mail 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 .. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 5-2 5-3 DECserver 300 Software Order Codes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5-3 5-4 DEC server 300 Country Kit Order Codes 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5-5 5-5 DEC server 300 Accessory Order Codes 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5-6 5-6 Digital Office Cable and Adapter Order Code 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5-7 5-7 ThinWire Coaxial Cable Order Codes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .. 5-9 vi Preface This manual contains an overview of the DECserver 300 terminal server sys tem; both hardware and software. Intended Audience The DECserver 300 Introduction manual is intended for the following audi ences: • Terminal user - Uses an interactive terminal attached to a server port. Tenninal users have access to nonprivileged server cOllullands.