AT&T IPC-1600 User manual

305-920
Issue 1
AT&T
AT&T Intelligent Ports Card
Model 1600 (IPC-1600)
User’s Guide

NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
AT&T assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
Copyright© 1989 AT&T
All Rights Reserved
Printed in U.S.A.

Table of Contents
Preface
Limited Warranty
RF Interference Warning
Trademarks
P-1
P-3
P-4
Ordering Information P-5
P-6
Training Information
1.
Overview
Guide Organization
What Is an IPC-1600?
IPC-1600 Architecture
Ports and Drivers
Information in the Examples
Hexadecimal Notation
MS-DOS and UNIX System IPC-1600 Use Strategy
1-1
1-3
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9
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2.
MS-DOS Device Driver Installation
Introduction
Installation Procedure
Accessing Serial Ports
Removing the MS-DOS Device Driver
Limitations of the IPC-1600 MS-DOS Device Driver
2-1
2-2
2-15
2-16
2-18
3. UNIX System Device Driver Installation
Introduction
Tunable Parameters and Memory Guidelines
General Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures
Modifying Kernel Configuration
3-1
3-2
3-4
3-5
3-19
4.
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Hardware Installation
Introduction
Preparation
Connect the 16-Ports Fanout Module Cables
Connect the Ribbon Cables to the IPC-1600
4-1
4-2
4-4
4-5
Install the Board 4-6
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5.Managing the Serial Ports
Introduction
5-1
Definition of IPC-1600 Device Node Names 5-2
IPC-1600 Administration Via hipcutils 5-6
UNIX System V Release 3.2 Administration Via FACE 5-7
6. System Features
Features
Performance Characteristics
6-1
6-3
Power Consumption
7.
Troubleshooting the Intelligent Ports Card
6-5
Introduction
MS-DOS Boot Error Message
7-1
7-2
7-3
7-10
IPC-1600 Diagnostics
Helpful Hints
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Appendices
A.
Hardware Parameter Settings
Switch, Jumper, Connector Location Information
DS1 Switch Settings—Controller Memory Starting
Address
DS1 Switch Settings—I/O Port Address
DS2 Switch Settings—Interrupt Request Level
Local Program Memory Size Select Jumper J1
Sample Configuration Record
B.Serial Input/Output Device Interface
Serial Port Characteristics
Voltage Envelope
IPC-1600 80-Pin Headers P3 and P4
16-Ports Fanout Module Assembly
RJ-45 Type Modular Jack Connector
Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Connections
Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE)
Connections
10-Conductor Modular Cables
A-1
A-3
A-8
A-10
A-12
A-13
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-7
B-9
B-10
B-16
B-19
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AT&T 10-Pin Extender Adapter
Compatibility with Other I/O System Cabling
B-21
B-22
B-26
B-27
Adapter and Cable Ordering Information
Adapter Use Information
C. AT&T IPC-1600 Ports Cabinet
General Description
Installation Information
C-1
C-2
Glossary
Index
GL-1
IN-1
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List of Figures
Switch, Jumper, and Connector Location
Information
DS1 Controller Memory Starting Address Switches
(Default Setting)
DS1 Input/Output Port Address Switches (Default
Setting)
DS2 Interrupt Request Level (Default Setting)
Sample Configuration Record
RS-232C Voltage Envelope
80-Pin Headers P3 and P4 Connector Pin
Identification
16-Ports Fanout Module Assembly
RJ-45 Type Modular Jack Connector Pin
Identification
AT&T Null MODEM Adapter Connection
Diagram
AT&T Straight Thru Adapter Connection Diagram
AT&T Terminal/Printer Adapter Connection
Diagram
AT&T Printer (DTR) Adapter Connection Diagram
AT&T ACU/MODEM (DCE) Adapter Connection
Diagram
AT&T Remote Console Adapter Connection
Figure A-1:
A-2
Figure A-2:
A-3
Figure A-3:
A-8
A-10
A-14
B-2
Figure A-4:
Figure A-5:
Figure B-1:
Figure B-2:
B-4
B-8
Figure B-3:
Figure B-4:
B-9
Figure B-5: B-11
B-12
Figure B-6:
Figure B-7: B-14
B-15
Figure B-8:
Figure B-9: B-17
Figure B-10:
B-18
Diagram
10-Conductor Modular Cable Connector Pin
Identification
AT&T 10-Pin Extender Adapter Connection
Diagram
IPC-1600 Connection to Existing IPC-802 Cabling
IPC-1600 Connection to Existing 3B2 Computer
PORTS/EPORTS Cabling
AT&T IPC-1600 Ports Cabinet
AT&T IPC-1600 Ports Cabinet Assembly Drawing
Figure B-11:
B-20
Figure B-12:
B-21
B-23
Figure B-13:
Figure B-14:
B-25
C-5
Figure C-1:
Figure C-2:
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Preface

Limited Warranty
AT&T warrants that this product will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship on the date of purchase and that AT&T, at its sole option, will
repair or replace this product, provided that you report such a defect to AT&T
or an AT&T authorized dealer within one (1) year from the date of purchase.
If AT&T concludes that the product cannot readily be repaired or replaced,
AT&T may accept return of this product and refund your purchase price.
Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis
and will be new, remanufactured, or refurbished, at the discretion of AT&T.
All replaced parts and products become the property of AT&T. This limited
warranty does not include repair of damages to the product resulting from
accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, non-AT&T modification of the product, or
other events outside AT&T’s reasonable control or circumstances not arising
under normal operating conditions.
Limited Warranty Service, during the specified warranty period, may be
obtained by returning the failed part or the product to an authorized AT&T
dealer, or by sending it via mail or carrier to AT&T in accordance with the
instructions provided to you by the AT&T Customer Service and providing
proof of purchase date. If this product is returned to AT&T, you agree to
insure the product or assume risk of loss or damages in transit, to prepay
shipping charges to the designated warranty service location and to ship the
product in the original shipping container or the equivalent. Contact your
authorized AT&T dealer or, if purchased directly from AT&T, your AT&T
Account Executive for further information.
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Limited Warranty
All express or implied warranties for this product, including the warranties
or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in effect
and duration as stated above from the date of purchase, and no warranties,
whether express or implied, will apply after this period. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.
If this product is not free of defects in material and workmanship as
warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair, replacement, or refund as
provided above. In no event will AT&T, its dealers, or its suppliers be liable
to you for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings, or other
incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to
use such a product, even if AT&T or an authorized AT&T dealer or supplier
has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claims by any
other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which may vary from state to state.
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RF Interference Warning
This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for an FCC
Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
All cables used to connect with peripherals must be shielded and
grounded for FCC Class B compliance. Operation with cables connected to
peripherals which are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to
radio and TV reception.
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Trademarks
The following trademarks are used in this guide:
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Hayes — Registered trademark of Hayes Microcomputer Products,
Incorporated
HP — Registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company
MS-DOS — Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
UNIX — Registered trademark of AT&T.
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Ordering Information
Additional copies of this document can be ordered by calling:
Toll free:
Toll:
1-800-432-6600 In the U.S.A.
1-800-255-1242 In Canada
1-317-352-8557 Worldwide
OR by writing to:
AT&T Customer Information Center
Attn: Customer Service Representative
P.O. Box 19901
Indianapolis, IN 46219
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Training Information
The AT&T Education and Training Catalogue of Courses and course
schedules are free and can be ordered by contacting your account executive or
by calling toll free:
1-800-554-6400 (extension 7150)
Training information can also be accessed electronically through our
computerized catalogue:
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Chapter 1: Overview

Guide Organization
This guide provides directions on how to install and set up the AT&T
Intelligent Ports Card, Model 1600 (IPC-1600). It also explains how the
product interacts with other components of your computer system and advises
you on troubleshooting.
The remainder of this guide is divided into the following:
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Chapter 2, “MS-DOS* Device Driver Installation,” describes how to
install the MS-DOS device driver software.
Chapter 3, “UNIX® System Device Driver Installation,” describes how
to install the UNIX system device driver software.
Chapter 4, “Hardware Installation,” provides general information about
installing the IPC-1600 board. Refer to the documentation that came
with your system for information about installing and removing
expansion bus slot boards.
Chapter 5, “Managing the Serial Ports,” defines the IPC-1600 device
node names and describes how to administer (manage) the serial ports
using either the hipcutils(1) command or the optional AT&T Framed
Access Command Environment (FACE) subsystem under the UNIX
system.
Chapter 6, “System Features,” reviews the IPC-1600 system features.
Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting the Intelligent Ports Card,” describes how
to run diagnostic tests supplied on the “Intelligent Ports (IPC-1600)
MS-DOS Device Drivers and Diagnostics, Version 1.0” diskette.
Information on how to use the Intelligent Ports Card with other
products and other “Helpful Hints” are also provided in this chapter.
* Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
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Appendix A, “Hardware Parameter Settings,” provides information
about setting the Input/Output (I/O) port address, controller memory
starting address, and the Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) level for the
IPC-1600. A sample configuration record is provided for keeping track
of installed card parameters and characteristics.
Appendix B, “Serial Input/Output Device Interface,” provides
information about port electrical and physical characteristics. Physical
characteristics include descriptions of the modular jacks and plugs used
to interface Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Circuit-
terminating Equipment (DCE). Compatibility with existing cabling
systems is also addressed.
Appendix C, “AT&T IPC-1600 Ports Cabinet,” provides information
about an optional cabinet for mounting two 16-Ports Fanout modules.
The cabinet provides wiring guides to facilitate the organized routing of
the cables and cable strain relief.
The Glossary identifies terms used in this guide.
The Index provides access to the information provided in this guide on
a subject basis.
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What Is an IPC-1600?
The AT&T Intelligent Ports Card, Model 1600 (IPC-1600) is a sixteen port,
intelligent, serial Input/Output (I/O) controller with an 80C186 16-bit
microprocessor running at 12.5 MHz. The sixteen RS-232, asynchronous ports
are wired to RJ-45 (10-pin) fanout modules via two 80-conductor ribbon
cables.
The IPC-1600 operates with the AT&T UNIX System V/386 Release 3.2
and later releases on the following machines:
■AT&T 6386E Work Group System
■AT&T 6386/25 Work Group System
■AT&T 6386E/33 Work Group System
■AT&T 6386E/33 Work Group System Model S.
The IPC-1600 growth kit (COMCODE 405980145) provides the following:
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One AT&T IPC-1600 board (COMCODE 405977729).
Mounting hardware consisting of a mounting bracket and two
2.25-inch, long-shank screws (COMCODE 406112680).
One AT&T Intelligent Ports Card, Model 1600 (IPC-1600) User’s Guide,
Select Code 305-920 (COMCODE 105747182).
One AT&T IPC-1600 to 16-ports fanout cable assembly
(COMCODE 405980178) which provides two 7-foot (2 meters) long,
80-conductor cables for connecting an IPC-1600 board to a 16-Ports
Fanout module.
One 16-Ports Fanout module providing sixteen 10-pin RJ-45 type
modular connectors (COMCODE 405977869).
Note: Separately orderable modular cables and adapters are
necessary to connect I/O devices to the serial ports.
See Appendix B, “Serial Input/Output Device
Interface” for modular cable and adapter information.
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