Digital Equipment DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA User manual

Order Number: EK-DEFEA-IN. B01
DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA
TM Installation

NOTICE – Class B Computing Device:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s au-
thority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequencyenergyand,ifnot installed and usedinaccordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
canbedeterminedby turning theequipmentoffandon, youshouldtrytocorrectthe
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ThisequipmentisinthesecondClasscategory(informationequipmenttobeusedina
residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the
Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Elec-
tronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential
area.
Whenusednear aradioor TVreceiver, itmaybecome thecauseof radiointerference.
Read the instructions for correct handling.
FCC ID: A09–FDDI–S1 (Optical SAS version)
FCC ID: A09–FDDI–D1 (Optical DAS version)
FCC ID: A09–FDDI–U1 (UTP version)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing conditions:(1) this device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this de-
vice must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause un-
desired operation.

Order Number: EK-DEFEA-IN. B01
DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA
Installation
February 1994
This manual describes how to install and verify the opera-
tion of the DEC FDDIcontroller/EISA.
Supersession/UpdateInformation: Thisisarevisedmanual.

EK-DEFEA-IN. B01
February 1994
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should
not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital
EquipmentCorporationassumesnoresponsibilityforanyerrorsthatmayappear
in this document.
Copyright 1993, 1994 by Digital Equipment Corporation
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DEC,
DECconcentrator, DECconnect, DECnet, Digital, PATHWORKS, ThinWire,
VMS, and the DIGITAL logo.
AT,IBMand OS/2areregisteredtrademarksofInternationalBusinessMachines
Corporation.
NetWare and Novell are registered trademarks of Novell, Incorporated.
SCO is a registered trademark of The Santa Cruz Operation, Incorporated.
UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Novell, Incorporated.
Windows is a trademark and Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows NT are regis-
tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Contents
Safety
Preface
1 Introduction
1.1 Fiber-Optic SAS Controller (DEFEA-AA) 1–4. . . . .
1.2 UTP SAS Controller (DEFEA-UA) 1–5. . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Fiber-Optic DAS Controller (DEFEA-DA) 1–6. . . . .
1.4 LED Descriptions 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5 Software Description 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 Distribution Diskettes 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Installation
2.1 Checking Package Contents 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Preparing to Install the Controller 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Verifying System and Software Requirements 2–4. .
2.3.1 DOS Requirements 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.2 SCO UNIX Requirements 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.4 Configuring the Controller 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 Installing the Controller 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.1 Fiber-Optic SAS Controller (DEFEA-AA) 2–11. .
2.5.2 UTP SAS Controller (DEFEA-UA) 2–12. . . . . . .
2.5.3 Fiber-Optic DAS Controller (DEFEA-DA) 2–13. .
2.6 Verifying the Installation 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.7 Installing Drivers from the DOS-Format
Distribution Diskette 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.7.1 Installing the DOS NDIS 2.01 Driver 2–15. . . . . .
2.7.2 Installing the OS/2 NDIS 2.01 Driver 2–16. . . . . .
2.7.3 Installing the Windows NT Driver 2–17. . . . . . . .
2.7.4 Installing Novell NetWare Drivers 2–18. . . . . . . .
2.7.5 Loading and Viewing the DOS-Format
Diskette 2–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.8 Installing the SCO UNIX Driver 2–23. . . . . . . . . . . .
2.9 Connecting to the Network 2–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.9.1 Fiber-Optic SAS or DAS Controllers 2–25. . . . . .
2.9.2 UTP SAS Controller 2–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.10 Verifying the Controller Operation
on the Network 2–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Problem Solving
3.1 Isolating Controller, Driver Configuration,
and Installation Faults 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Diagnosing Problems with a Previously
Operational Controller 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.1 Normal Powerup 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.2 Problem-Solving Tips 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.3 Problem-Solving Tools 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Isolating Network Connection Faults 3–6. . . . . . . . . .
3.4 Isolating Network Interconnect Faults 3–9. . . . . . . . .

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3.5 Running Self-Test 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6 Running INSTVER Diagnostics 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . .
3.7 Using the Digital Local Management
Application (DEClma) 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Configurations and Specifications
A.1 Physical Description A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.2 Controller Configurations A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.3 Specifications A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Optical Bypass and FDDI Connectors
B.1 Optical Bypass Relay (OBR) RJ-12 Connector B–1. .
B.2 FDDI Connector Keying B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.3 Installing Optional PHY Port Key B–4. . . . . . . . . . . .
C Accessing MIBs and RFCs
C.1 Using Electronic Mail C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C.2 Using ftpmail C–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C.3 Using Anonymous ftp C–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C.4 Obtaining a Diskette C–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index
Figures
1–1 SAS/DAS Controllers Configured in
an FDDI Network 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1–2 Fiber-Optic SAS Controller (DEFEA-AA) 1–4. . . . .
1–3 UTP SAS Controller (DEFEA-UA) 1–5. . . . . . . . . . .
1–4 Fiber-Optic DAS controller (DEFEA-DA) 1–6. . . . .
1–5 DOS-Format Distribution Diskette (Example) 1–11.
2–1 Contents of Shipping Package 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–2 Removing the Option Slot Cover 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–3 Installing the Fiber-Optic SAS
Controller (DEFEA-AA) 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–4 Installing the UTP SAS
Controller (DEFEA-UA) 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–5 Installing the Fiber-Optic DAS
Controller (DEFEA-DA) 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–6 Connecting the FDDI Cable to
Fiber-Optic SAS or DAS Controllers
(DAS Model Shown) 2–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–7 Connecting the FDDI Cable to the
UTP SAS Controller 2–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B–1 RJ-12 (OBR) Pin Assignments B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B–2 Media Interface Connector Keying B–3. . . . . . . . . . .
B–3 Changing the PHY Port Key B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables
1–1 Controller Models 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–2 LED States 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–1 Configuration Files 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–1 Isolating Controller and Driver Configuration
and Installation Faults 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–2 Isolating Network Connection Faults 3–6. . . . . . . . . .
3–3 Isolating Network Interconnect Faults 3–9. . . . . . . . .
A–1 Memory Address Range Selections A–3. . . . . . . . . . .
A–2 Operating Environment and Power Requirements A–4

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Safety !
Anywarning or cautionthatappearsinthismanual isdefinedasfollows:
Warning !Contains information to prevent personal
injury.
Caution !Contains information to prevent damage
to equipment.
Vorsicht Enthält Informationen, die beachtet wer-
den müssen, um den Benutzer vor Scha-
den zu bewahren.
Achtung Enthält Informationen, die beachtet wer-
den müssen, um die Geräte vor Schaden
zu bewahren.
Danger Signale les informations destinées à
prévenir les accidents corporels.
Attention Signale les informations destinées à
prévenir la détérioration du matériel.
Aviso Contiene información para evitar daños
personales.
Precaucion Contiene información para evitar daños
al equipo.

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Thecautionsyoumustobservefor thehardwaredescribedinthismanual
are listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish. The pages on
which these safety messages appear are also listed.
CAUTION !Static electricity can damage modules and
electronic components. Digital recom-
mends using a grounded antistatic wrist
strap and a grounded work surface when
handling any modules. (Pages 2–2, 2-4,
and 2-8)
ACHTUNG Module und elektronische Komponenten
können durch elektrostatische Entladun-
gen beschädigt werden. Benutzen Sie im-
mer eine antistatische Gelenkmanschette
und eine geerdete Arbeitsunterlage, wenn
Sie am offenen Gerät arbeiten.
ATTENTION Les charges excessives d’électricité stati-
que peuvent endommager les modules et
les composants électroniques. Digital
conseille l’utilisation d’un bracelet de
masse et d’un plan de travail mis à la
terre lors de la manipulation des mod-
ules.
PRECAUCION La electricidad estática puede dañar los
componentes electrónicos y los módulos.
Digital recomienda que se utilicen cintas
de pasadores y superficies de trabajo
conectadas a tierra al trabajar con cual-
quier módulo.