NBase-Xyplex MAXserver 1608A User manual

Getting Started
With
MAXserver™ Access Servers
Models 1604, 1608A/B, 1620 and 1640
NBase-Xyplex
295 Foster St.
Littleton, MA 01460
1-800-435-7997 (U.S.)
[phone] (International)
Email: [e-mail]
451-0038D

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Warranty
For Repair or Warranty information, refer to the ReadMe1st file that is
included on the CD shipped with the Software Kit. Should you experience
trouble with this equipment, please contact your NBase-Xyplex customer
support representative in the USA at 978-952-4700.

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CAUTION
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
when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, can 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 can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the 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 power cord of the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that
is different from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by NBase-Xyplex could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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VCCI
Translation:
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If
this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it
may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the
instruction manual.

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Table of Contents
About the MAXserver.....................................................................................13
Supported Communication Speeds...........................................................................15
Software Requirements..............................................................................................15
Downloading Software...............................................................................................16
Configuration Options................................................................................................17
Related Publications...................................................................................................19
Installation......................................................................................................20
Unpack and Inspect the Unit....................................................................................21
Place the Unit on a Flat Surface or Mount on Rack................................................21
Rack Mount Installation (optional)...........................................................................22
Insert the Flash Card (if Supplied)...........................................................................23
Connecting the Ethernet Interface...........................................................................24
Connect the Power Cable...........................................................................................26
Front Panel LEDs - MAXserver 1620/1640..............................................................27
Front Panel LEDs - MAXserver 1604/1608B............................................................27
Port Status LEDs........................................................................................................29
Connect Serial Device Cables....................................................................................29
Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment........................................30
Factory Defaults Settings..........................................................................................30
Autobauding Feature.................................................................................................31
Reinitializing/Powering Off the Unit........................................................................33
Resetting the MAXserver...........................................................................................33
Connecting Other Devices.........................................................................................36
Logging in to the Access Server...................................................................37
Telneting into the Access Server Console Port...........................................39
Changing the Telnet Remote Port.............................................................................42
Passwords......................................................................................................42
Login Password...........................................................................................................43
Privilege Password.....................................................................................................43
Lost Passwords...........................................................................................................45
Time-Sensitive Passwords.........................................................................................45
Prompts...........................................................................................................46
Login Password Prompt.............................................................................................46
Configurable Username and Password Prompts......................................................46
Privileges........................................................................................................48

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Flash Cards.....................................................................................................51
Loading the Image File
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51
Changing the Software Image Filename
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52
Copying Flash Cards
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53
Deleting Flash Cards
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53
Displaying the Flash Card Settings
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53
Updating Images
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55
Rebooting........................................................................................................57
INITIALIZE DELAY Command
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57
Cabling Considerations .................................................................................60
Ordering Cables
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60
Cabling Types
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60
Modem Control/Hardware Flow Control
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61
Making Your Own RJ-45 Cables
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62
RJ-45 Wiring Considerations
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63
Modular Adapters (RJ-45 to DB-25)
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64
Using Existing MAXserver 1000-series Cabling
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64
DEConnect RJ-45 Cables
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67
Octopus Cables
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68
Connecting to a Distribution Panel
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70
Pin Assignments ............................................................................................78
10Base-T Connector
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78
RJ-45 and DB-25 Pins
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79
Using the Configuration Menu.......................................................................80
Loading Software Image and Parameters
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81
Displaying Load Status Messages
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81
Loading Protocols
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82
Accessing the Configuration Menu
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83
About the Configuration Menu
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84
Display Configuration
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84
Displaying Initialization Records
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85
Displaying Miscellaneous Unit Configurations
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87
Loading and Dumping Protocols
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88
Displaying the Software Load Host
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88
Displaying the Parameter Server
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88
Modify Unit Configuration
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90
Creating a Customized Configuration
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92
Defining Parameter Loading Methods
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Defining Dumping Methods
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96
Defining IP Addresses
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99
Miscellaneous Unit Configuration
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100
Resetting the Unit’s Load and Dump Protocols to Factory Defaults
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102
Initializing Server and Port Parameters
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104
Revert to Stored Configuration
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104
Exit Saving Configuration Changes
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105
Exit Without Saving Configuration Changes
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105
Command Line Interface..............................................................................107
Displaying an Initialization Record
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107
Enabling/Disabling Image and Parameter Protocols
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109
Naming Load Files
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112
Retrieving Image Files from Host
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113
Terminating Image File Loading
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113
Dump Protocols
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113
Assigning IP Addresses
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114
Resetting Initialization Parameters To Default Values
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117
Displaying Initialization Parameters
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117
Displaying the Software Load Host
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118
Displaying the Parameter Server
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118
Protocols
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119
Setting Up MaxServer Ports for Out-of-band Management of Console Port
Devices..........................................................................................................123
Accessing the Out-of-band Management Console Port............................126
Accessing from an Ethernet-attached Station
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126
Accessing from a Dumb Terminal Attached to a MaxServer Serial Port
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126
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................128
Startup/Loading Problems
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128
Startup Error Codes
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129
Common Error Codes
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131
Power Up and Re-initialization Problems
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132
Network Loading Problems
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133
Loading Problems
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134
Load Server Errors
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135
SIMMs Installation........................................................................................142
Recommended SIMMs Manufacturers
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142
MAXserver Memory Requirements
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144
Installation
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144
Verifying Memory Installation Using Commands
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Verifying Memory Installation Using the Configuration Menu............................149
Removing SIMMs......................................................................................................152
Removing SIMMs from the MAXserver..................................................................153
Technical Specifications..............................................................................155
Index
Figures
Figure 1 - Sample SHOW UNIT Display..................................................................16
Figure 2 - Sample FocalPoint Configuration............................................................18
Figure 3 - Mounting a MAXserver in Rack...............................................................23
Figure 4 - MAXserver 1620/1640, Rear View............................................................24
Figure 5 - MAXserver 1604/1608B, Rear View........................................................25
Figure 6 - MAXserver 1620/1640 Front Panel..........................................................27
Figure 7 - MAXserver 1604 Front Panel...................................................................28
Figure 8 - Serial Device Connector (RJ-45) Signal Assignments............................29
Figure 9 - Monitor Parameter Server Display..........................................................34
Figure 10 - RESET Switch Location..........................................................................35
Figure 11 - Sample SHOW PORT 0 TELNET CHARACTERISTICS Display.......40
Figure 12 - Crossover and Straight-through Wiring Schemes................................64
Figure 13 - Adapter Wiring, MAXserver to DTE......................................................65
Figure 14 - Adapter Wiring, MAXserver to DCE......................................................66
Figure 15 - MAXserver DEConnect Cable................................................................68
Figure 16 - Octopus Cable with 50-pin Telco Connector..........................................69
Figure 17 - Octopus Cable With 36-pin Female DEConnect Connector.................69
Figure 18 - Octopus Cable With 36-pin Male DEConnect connector......................70
Figure 19 - Connecting a MAXserver to DB-25 Distribution Panel........................71
Figure 20 - Modular Cables for Connecting a Modem (6-Wire)...............................73
Figure 21 - Modular Cables for Connecting a Modem (7-Wire)...............................74
Figure 22 - Modular Cables for RTS/CTS Flow Control (7-Wire)............................75
Figure 23 - Modular Cables for Connecting a Modem (Eight-Wire)........................76
Figure 24 - Modular Cables for RTS/CTS Flow Control (Eight-Wire).....................77
Figure 25 - Ethernet 15-Pin AUI Connector Assignments......................................78
Figure 26 - 10Base-T Connector Assignments..........................................................79
Figure 27 - RJ-45, DB-25 Pins...................................................................................79
Figure 28 - Access Server Configuration Menu........................................................84
Figure 29 - Display Unit Configuration Menu..........................................................85
Figure 30 - Sample Unit Configuration Display.......................................................86
Figure 31 - Sample Miscellaneous Configuration Display.......................................87
Figure 32 - The Modify Unit Configuration Menu...................................................91