NBase-Xyplex MAXserver 1608A

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Getting Started with MAXserver Access Servers

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privileged mode.

XYPLEX>>

See the Commands Reference Guide for the commands that require the user

to be in Privileged mode. The unit is now ready to accept any of the

commands described in the Commands Reference Guide. You can obtain on-

screen information about the access server commands by typing HELP and

pressing <RETURN>:

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HELP

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Default Chapter7
- Table of Contents7
About the Maxserver13
- Supported Communication Speeds15
- Software Requirements15
- Downloading Software16
- Figure 1 - Sample SHOW UNIT Display16
- Configuration Options17
- Figure 2 - Sample Focalpoint Configuration18
- Related Publications19
Installation20
- Unpack and Inspect the Unit21
- Place the Unit on a Flat Surface or Mount on Rack21
- Rack Mount Installation (Optional)22
- Insert the Flash Card (if Supplied)23
- Figure 3 - Mounting a Maxserver in Rack23
- Connecting the Ethernet Interface24
- Figure 4 - Maxserver 1620/1640, Rear View24
- Figure 5 - Maxserver 1604/1608B, Rear View25
- Connect the Power Cable26
- Front Panel Leds - Maxserver 1620/164027
- Front Panel Leds - Maxserver 1604/1608B27
- Figure 6 - Maxserver 1620/1640 Front Panel27
- Figure 7 - Maxserver 1604 Front Panel28
- Port Status Leds29
- Connect Serial Device Cables29
- Figure 8 - Serial Device Connector (RJ-45) Signal Assignments29
- Additional Considerations for an Internet Environment30
- Factory Defaults Settings30
- Autobauding Feature31
- Reinitializing/Powering off the Unit33
- Resetting the Maxserver33
- Figure 9 - Monitor Parameter Server Display34
- Figure 10 - RESET Switch Location35
- Connecting Other Devices36
Logging in to the Access Server37
Telneting into the Access Server Console Port39
- Figure 11 - Sample SHOW PORT 0 TELNET CHARACTERISTICS Display40
  - Changing the Telnet Remote Port42
Passwords42
- Login Password43
- Privilege Password43
- Lost Passwords45
- Time-Sensitive Passwords45
Prompts46
- Login Password Prompt46
- Configurable Username and Password Prompts46
Privileges48
Flash Cards51
- Loading the Image File51
- Changing the Software Image Filename52
- Copying Flash Cards53
- Deleting Flash Cards53
- Displaying the Flash Card Settings53
- Updating Images55
Rebooting57
- INITIALIZE DELAY Command57
Cabling Considerations60
- Ordering Cables60
- Cabling Types60
- Modem Control/Hardware Flow Control61
- Making Your Own RJ-45 Cables62
- RJ-45 Wiring Considerations63
- Modular Adapters (RJ-45 to DB-25)64
- Using Existing Maxserver 1000-Series Cabling64
- Figure 12 - Crossover and Straight-Through Wiring Schemes64
- Figure 13 - Adapter Wiring, Maxserver to DTE65
- Figure 14 - Adapter Wiring, Maxserver to DCE66
- Deconnect RJ-45 Cables67
- Octopus Cables68
- Figure 15 - Maxserver Deconnect Cable68
- Figure 16 - Octopus Cable with 50-Pin Telco Connector69
- Figure 17 - Octopus Cable with 36-Pin Female Deconnect Connector69
- Connecting to a Distribution Panel70
- Figure 18 - Octopus Cable with 36-Pin Male Deconnect Connector70
- Figure 19 - Connecting a Maxserver to DB-25 Distribution Panel71
- 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
Pin Assignments78
- 10Base-T Connector78
- Figure 25 - Ethernet 15-Pin AUI Connector Assignments78
- RJ-45 and DB-25 Pins79
- Figure 26 - 10Base-T Connector Assignments79
- Figure 27 - RJ-45, DB-25 Pins79
Using the Configuration Menu80
- Loading Software Image and Parameters81
- Displaying Load Status Messages81
- Loading Protocols82
- Accessing the Configuration Menu83
- About the Configuration Menu84
- Display Configuration84
- Figure 28 - Access Server Configuration Menu84
- Displaying Initialization Records85
- Figure 29 - Display Unit Configuration Menu85
- Figure 30 - Sample Unit Configuration Display86
- Displaying Miscellaneous Unit Configurations87
- Figure 31 - Sample Miscellaneous Configuration Display87
- Loading and Dumping Protocols88
- Displaying the Software Load Host88
- Displaying the Parameter Server88
- Modify Unit Configuration90
- Figure 32 - the Modify Unit Configuration Menu91
- Creating a Customized Configuration92
- Defining Parameter Loading Methods95
- Defining Dumping Methods96
- Defining IP Addresses99
- Miscellaneous Unit Configuration100
- Resetting the Unit's Load and Dump Protocols to Factory Defaults102
- Initializing Server and Port Parameters104
- Revert to Stored Configuration104
- Exit Saving Configuration Changes105
- Exit Without Saving Configuration Changes105
Command Line Interface107
- Displaying an Initialization Record107
- Figure 33 - Sample Primary Initialization Record Display108
- Enabling/Disabling Image and Parameter Protocols109
- Naming Load Files112
- Retrieving Image Files from Host113
- Terminating Image File Loading113
- Dump Protocols113
- Assigning IP Addresses114
- Resetting Initialization Parameters to Default Values117
- Displaying Initialization Parameters117
- Displaying the Software Load Host118
- Displaying the Parameter Server118
- Figure 34 - Primary Initialization Record Display118
- Protocols119
Setting up Maxserver Ports for Out-Of-Band Management of Console Port Devices123
Accessing the Out-Of-Band Management Console Port126
- Accessing from an Ethernet-Attached Station126
- Accessing from a Dumb Terminal Attached to a Maxserver Serial Port126
Troubleshooting128
- Startup/Loading Problems128
- Startup Error Codes129
- Figure 35 - Sample Error Code Display130
- Common Error Codes131
- Power up and Re-Initialization Problems132
- Network Loading Problems133
- Loading Problems134
- Load Server Errors135
Simms Installation142
- Recommended Simms Manufacturers142
- Maxserver Memory Requirements144
- Installation144
- Figure 36 - Typical SIMM144
- Figure 37 - Removing the Screws Securing the Cover145
- Figure 38 - Location of SIMM Sockets146
- Figure 39 - Inserting SIMM into Socket148
- Verifying Memory Installation Using Commands149
- Verifying Memory Installation Using the Configuration Menu149
- Figure 40 - Maxserver Access Server Configuration Menu151
- Figure 41 - Sample Display Unit Configuration Display151
- Removing Simms152
- Figure 42 - Sample Miscellaneous Configuration Display152
- Removing Simms from the Maxserver153
- Figure 43 - Removing Simms154
Technical Specifications155
Index157

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