NBase-Xyplex MAXserver 1608A

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0038

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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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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