HP (Hewlett-Packard) E3000 MPE/IX manual

HP e3000/iX Network Planning and Configuration Guide HP e3000 MPE/iX Computer Systems Edition 6 Manufacturing P art Number: 36922-90043 E0801 U .S .A. August 2001[...]

2 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-P ackard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including , but not limited to, the implied w arranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose . Hewlett-P ackard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or fo[...]

Contents 3 1. Network Configuration Overview Pre-Configuration Hardware Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Pre-Configuration Software Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Configuration Process Overview . . . . . . . . [...]

4 Contents Communication Between Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Network Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 IP Network Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents 5 5. Introductory Screens Begin Configuration Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 0 Start NMMGR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Open Configuration File . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 Contents 11. Configuring the Network Directory Open Network Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Select Update Directory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Add Nodes to Network Directory File . [...]

Contents 7 Updating From a Previous MPE/iX V ersion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Reconfiguration Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 B. NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Differences Between NS 3000/V and NS 3000/[...]

8 Contents D . PCI 10/100Base-TX/3000 Quick Installation Notes on Manual Speed and Duplex Mode Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 Notes on Autonegotiation and Autosensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Quick Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

F igures 9 Figure 2-1. Class C Address with Subnet Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Figure 2-2. Class C Address with Subnet Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Figure 2-3. Gatew ay Configuration Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

10 F igures Figure 8-4. Neighbor Gatew ays Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Figure 8-5. Neighbor Gatew ay Reachable Networks Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Figure 9-1. Gatew ay Half Link Screen Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

T ables 11 T able 2-1. V alid Addresses of Example Subnetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 T able 2-2. Configuration Maximums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 T able 3-1. Internetwork T able . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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13 Preface This manual documents functionality for the MPE/iX releases , for HP e3000 systems. It describes the concepts and terminology needed to design an NS 3000/iX network and to plan the configuration process for that network. It also provides step-by-step instructions to assist you in configuring the network links for HP e3000 systems . A u[...]

14 Chapter 5 , “Introductory Screens, ” provides step-by-step instructions for configuring NMMGR introductory screens . Chapter 6 , “Configuring a LAN Node, ” provides step-by-step instructions for configuring IEEE802.3/Ethernet LAN , token ring , and Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) links . Chapter 7 , “Configuring a Point-to-[...]

15 Related HP Publications The following manuals are referenced in this manual or may be of use to you as you plan and configure your network. Networking • Using the Node Management Services (NMS) Utilities • Configuring and Managing Host-Based X.25 Links • Managing Host-Based X.25 Links Quick Reference Guide • NS 3000/iX NMMGR Screens Re[...]

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17 1 Network Configuration Overview This manual provides step-by-step instructions you can use to configure an HP e3000 node for network communications . Y ou can use the information to configure an IEEE 802.3/Ethernet, T oken Ring, FDDI, 100VG-AnyLAN , 100Base-T , P oint-to-P oint (router), or X.25 node. Before you begin configuration, you mus[...]

18 Chapter 1 Network Configuration Overview Pre-Configuration Hard ware Check Pre-Configuration Hardware Check Before beginning the actual configuration process , check that the hardware components required for NS 3000/iX have been installed and verified according to the procedures in the hardware installation manuals listed in the preface to [...]

Chapter 1 19 Network Configuration Overview Pre-Configuration Software Check Pre-Configuration Software Check Once you have verified that your hardw are has been correctly installed, verify that the appropriate software is installed by performing the following steps: 1. Ensure that the Datacommunications and T erminal Subsystem (DTS) has been c[...]

20 Chapter 1 Network Configuration Overview Configuration Process Overview Configuration Process Overview The instructions in this guide explain how to configure each node on your network by using a “guided” branch of Hewlett-P ackard’s NMMGR configuration program. The principal steps in this process are as follows: 1. Plan your network [...]

21 2 Networking Concepts Planning a network or internetwork (collection of networks) is an important process that must be done with care to ensure that the network meets the needs of your organization. Many factors must be taken into consideration when planning the network or internetwork: for example, volume of usage over particular links , volume[...]

22 Chapter 2 Networking Concepts Network En vironment Design Considerations Network Environment Design Considerations Network and internetwork design must take many factors into consideration: the desired physical location of the computers comprising the network, the volume of projected communications traffic between nodes , communications traffi[...]

Chapter 2 23 Networking Concepts Network En vironment Design Considerations use a P oint-to-Point network if the distance between some nodes on the network will be greater than the maximum distance allowed between nodes on a LAN . Bridges , hubs and routers are commonly implemented to extend LANs . FDDI networks also offer greater distances than LA[...]

24 Chapter 2 Networking Concepts Network En vironment Design Considerations The maximum number of concurrent processes may limit the number of remote logons before the maximum number of dynamic I/O devices does . Dynamic Ldevs This is actually a system parameter that can be configured to 999 in SYSGEN . The default is 332, but the actual number th[...]

Chapter 2 25 Networking Concepts Network Interface and Link T ypes Network Interface and Link Types The network interface (NI), the software that provides an interface between a node and a network, specifies the type and maximum number of links that can be configured for a node. Because a node’ s network interface determines what links can be c[...]

26 Chapter 2 Networking Concepts Network Interface and Link T ypes • An FDDI interface can have only one link configured under it; however , a single link can reach a large number of nodes . FDDI/iX Network Link can support up to 1000 nodes . Up to four FDDI NIs can be active at a time per system . • A P oint-to-Point network interface can ha [...]

Chapter 2 27 Networking Concepts Subnetworks Subnetworks IP Subnets are used to divide one network into two or more distinct subnetworks . Subnet numbers identify subnetworks in the same way that network addresses identify physically distinct networks . Subnetting divides the node address portion of an IP address into two portions—one for identif[...]

28 Chapter 2 Networking Concepts Subnetworks The following rules apply when choosing a subnet mask and an IP address: • Although any bits in the node address can be used as the subnet mask, Hewlett-P ackard recommends aligning the subnet mask along byte boundaries , adjacent to the network number . • Although standards allow subnets on the same[...]

Chapter 2 29 Networking Concepts Subnetworks Figure 2-2 Class C Address with Subnet Number Now , refer again to example 1. The subnet mask must indicate that three bits of the node portion of the IP address will be used for the subnet identifier . The subnet mask turns on (sets to 1) all the relevant bits for its subnet scheme . The subnet mask fo[...]

30 Chapter 2 Networking Concepts Subnetworks By looking at the binary values of two IP addresses , it is easy to tell if nodes belong to the same subnet. If they do, all the bits that make up the subnet mask will be the same between IP addresses in the subnet. T ake, for example , two IP addresses (in decimal and in binary) of subnet number 1 from [...]

Chapter 2 31 Networking Concepts Internetworks Internetworks Two or more networks of the same type or of different types can be linked together to form an internetwork or internet. F or example, if you wanted to connect the nodes in a P oint-to-P oint network with the nodes on a LAN , the combination of the two networks would be called an internetw[...]

32 Chapter 2 Networking Concepts Internetworks Gateway Configuration Overview Gatewa y configuration includes both identifying neighbor gatewa ys in each node’ s configuration file and configuring gatewa y half NIs for nodes that will serve as one half of a gatewa y half pair . These tasks are described as follows . Identifying Neighbor Gate[...]

Chapter 2 33 Networking Concepts Internetworks • Example 4 : One of the gatewa ys on your internetwork may be designated as a default gatewa y , such as node C in Figure 2-3. A default gatewa y is a gatewa y that is designated to receive any traffic for which the network is unable to identify a destination. Y ou must identify the node as a defau[...]

34 Chapter 2 Networking Concepts Internetworks Gatewa y halves require the configuration of two separate network interfaces on each node: one for the gatew ay half , the other for the network it interfaces to (for example, a LAN or P oint-to-P oint NI). Y ou will need to follow the instructions for the specific NI type, depending on the network t[...]

Chapter 2 35 Networking Concepts Address Resolution Address Resolution Address resolution in NS networks refers to the mapping of node names to IP addresses and the mapping of IP addresses to lower level addresses (such as an X.25 address or a station address). Several address resolution methods are available for you to use individually or in combi[...]

36 Chapter 2 Networking Concepts Address Resolution Network Directory The network directory is a set of files that contain information used by the node to communicate with other nodes in the internetwork. Y ou use NMMGR to perform the following network directory functions: • Add, modify , and delete entries in the directory . • Review and insp[...]

Chapter 2 37 Networking Concepts Address Resolution The centralized theory requires each node on the internet to have the same network directory . This means that every node in the network must have an entry in the network directory . The advantage to this is that you update the network directory in one place, then copy it to the rest of the world.[...]

38 Chapter 2 Networking Concepts Address Resolution Probe and Probe Proxy NS 3000 LAN , 100VG-AnyLAN , and 100Base-T NIs with the IEEE 802.3 protocol enabled are able to make use of a proprietary HP protocol called probe . Probe makes it possible for nodes on an NS IEEE 802.3 LAN , 100VG-AnyLAN , and 100Base-T to communicate without a network direc[...]

Chapter 2 39 Networking Concepts Network Design Questions Network Design Questions Ask yourself the following questions to make sure your design adheres to the considerations mentioned above: 1. Are all of the nodes in the network within roughly 200 meters of each other? If so, consider connecting them with 100Base-T links , or ThinLAN links with E[...]

40 Chapter 2 Networking Concepts Network Design Questions • T o connect two networks that run on different protocol stacks , a gatewa y is needed. A gatewa y does conversion between the two protocols at every layer until the application layer . 6. Is the set of nodes you wish to connect composed of some nodes that are in close proximity to one an[...]

Chapter 2 41 Networking Concepts Software Configuration Maximums Software Configuration Maximums The software maximums as shown in T able 2-2, must be adhered to when configuring a supported link. These maximums may be further limited by the system hardware (number of a vailable slots). Maximums are also documented throughout the manual for the [...]

42 Chapter 2 Networking Concepts Software Configuration Maximums[...]

43 3 Planning Y our Network This chapter will help you to draw your network map and contains worksheets to help you plan your network, internetwork, gatewa y , and network directory configuration. Y ou will need to consider a number of items as you plan your configuration. This chapter provides guidelines to help you accomplish the following: •[...]

44 Chapter 3 Planning Y our Network Drawing an Internetw ork Map Drawing an Internetwork Map This section deals with the internetwork as a whole. The internetwork worksheets consist of an internetwork map, which shows an overview of your internetwork, and an internetwork table. Y ou will take the following steps when filling out the internetwork w[...]

Chapter 3 45 Planning Y our Network Drawing an Internetw ork Map Figure 3-1 Internetwork Map Communication Between Networks Since the main purpose of the internetwork map is to show how networks are connected, gatewa y nodes are the only nodes you should label on the internetwork map. All other nodes and their networks can be represented by drawing[...]

46 Chapter 3 Planning Y our Network Drawing an Internetw ork Map IP Network Addresses Each network in your internetwork must have a unique IP network address . Add these IP addresses to your internetwork map. In the example, assume that the Class C IP network addresses are those shown in Figure 3-1. The specific IP node addresses do not need to be[...]

Chapter 3 47 Planning Y our Network Completing the Internetwork T able Completing the Internetwork T able Once your internetwork map contains the information just described, you are ready to complete the internetwork table (T able 3-1). The information requested for the first three columns of the internetwork table can be taken directly from the i[...]

48 Chapter 3 Planning Y our Network Drawing a Netw ork Map Drawing a Network Map A network map provides information about the configuration of the computers on the network and their access to remote computers . A network map can be invaluable when troubleshooting . Whenever you install a new system on your network, be sure you also update your net[...]

Chapter 3 49 Planning Y our Network Network W orksheets Network W orksheets F or each network in your internetwork, you are asked to draw a map of the network and to complete two tables . One table lists node-specific information, and one table lists network routing information. Y ou also are asked to complete worksheets for each gatew ay half pai[...]

50 Chapter 3 Planning Y our Network Network W orksheets Figure 3-2 LAN Network Map LAN Network T able Refer to the LAN network map to fill in the LAN network table (T able 3-2). The first column lists the names of all the nodes on NET1. Each node is assigned an IP address that is unique within the network. Only the node portion of the IP address [...]

Chapter 3 51 Planning Y our Network Network W orksheets LAN Internet Routing T able The purpose of the LAN internet routing table (T able 3-3) is to list all possible networks that can be reached from each gatew ay node on a LAN , such as NET1 in the example . As shown on the internetwork map, NET1 inc ludes a neighbor gateway node B . In the IP No[...]

52 Chapter 3 Planning Y our Network Network W orksheets P oint-to-P oint Network W orksheets One set of P oint-to-Point network worksheets should be used for eac h P oint-to-Point network in your internetwork. These network worksheets consist of a map of the P oint-to-Point network and two tables . One table contains information about each node on [...]

Chapter 3 53 Planning Y our Network Network W orksheets P oint-to-P oint Network T able Refer to the P oint-to-Point network map to fill in the P oint-to-P oint network table (T able 3-4). W e have completed the first column by listing the names of all the nodes on NET2. Each node is assigned an IP address that is unique within the network. Only [...]

54 Chapter 3 Planning Y our Network Network W orksheets F or Node G , the same type of information is listed. X.25 Network W orksheets One set of X.25 network worksheets should be used for each X.25 network in your internetwork. The X.25 worksheets consist of a map of the X.25 network and two tables . One table contains information about each node [...]

Chapter 3 55 Planning Y our Network Network W orksheets Figure 3-4 X.25 Network Map X.25 Network T able Refer to the X.25 network map to fill in the X.25 network table as shown in T able 3-6. W e complete the first column by listing the names of all the nodes on NET3. Each node is assigned an IP address that is unique within the network. Only the[...]

56 Chapter 3 Planning Y our Network Network W orksheets X.25 Internet Routing T able The purpose of the X.25 internet routing table (T able 3-7) is to list the other networks in the internetwork that can be reached from the X.25 network, which is NET3 in the example . (Note that there may be more than one route to a network.) As shown in the intern[...]

Chapter 3 57 Planning Y our Network Network W orksheets Gateway Half P air W orksheets One set of gatewa y half pair worksheets should be used for each gatewa y half pair in your internetwork. The gatewa y half pair worksheets consist of a map of the two gatewa y half nodes and their connecting link, and one table that contains information about th[...]

58 Chapter 3 Planning Y our Network Network W orksheets Gateway Half Network Interface T able T able 3-8 is based on the map discussed in the previous section. Both gatewa y half nodes, the full IP addresses of the partner nodes , the connected networks , and the name of the link are listed. Usually , the link name will be the same from the perspec[...]

Chapter 3 59 Planning Y our Network Network Directory W orksheet Network Directory W orksheet Y ou can complete the network directory information table shown below for each network directory you are configuring . F or your node and for each destination node , you must make a full entry in the network directory . The entry includes the destination [...]

60 Chapter 3 Planning Y our Network Network Directory W orksheet[...]

61 4 Planning for Node Configuration This chapter describes how to complete node worksheets before you start configuration. Y ou will need to collect some information ahead of time to complete these tasks . The main purpose of the node worksheets is to determine the information you will need to configure for each node during NMMGR’ s guided co[...]

62 Chapter 4 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information Node W orksheet Information T able 4-1, has a description of the information that needs to be gathered for the worksheets that are in this chapter . Check the worksheets to see which is the appropriate information to gather . This information is used in the configuration ch[...]

Chapter 4 63 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information IP address LAN Configuration; T oken Ring Configuration; FDDI Configuration; P oint-to-Point Configuration; X.25 Configuration There are two methods of entering an internet protocol (IP) address within NMMGR: 1. Enter the fully qualified IP address (for example, Class [...]

64 Chapter 4 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information (FDDI Link name) FDDI Configuration This represents the FDDI card for which you are configuring a link. (100VG-AnyLAN Link name) LAN Configuration This represents the 100VG-AnyLAN card for which you are configuring a link. (100Base-T Link name) LAN Configuration This re[...]

Chapter 4 65 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information Network directory name X.25 Virtual Circuit Configuration The network directory name must be configured for each new node . The network directory contains information that one node needs in order to communicate with other nodes. The only network directory name supported by[...]

66 Chapter 4 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information Proxy node LAN Configuration The proxy field is optional. Enter Y (yes) only if your network has internetworks (networks with gatewa ys) or non-HP nodes. Establishing a proxy node is a wa y of placing node name and address mapping information in a single location. F or mor[...]

Chapter 4 67 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information LAN Configuration W orksheet Fill out the following worksheet (Figure 4-1) for eac h LAN link you are configuring . Figure 4-1 LAN Configuration W orksheet LAN Configuration W orksheet Node Name ___________________________________________________ Network Interface (NI) n[...]

68 Chapter 4 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information T oken Ring Configuration W orksheet Fill out the following worksheet (Figure 4-2) for eac h T oken Ring link you are configuring . Figure 4-2 T oken Ring Configuration W orksheet[...]

Chapter 4 69 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information FDDI Configuration W orksheet Fill out the following worksheet (Figure 4-3) for eac h FDDI link you are configuring . Figure 4-3 FDDI Configuration W orksheet[...]

70 Chapter 4 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information 100VG-AnyLAN Configuration W orksheet Fill out the following worksheet (Figure 4-4) for eac h 100VG-AnyLAN link you are configuring . Figure 4-4 100VG-AnyLAN Configuration W orksheet[...]

Chapter 4 71 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information 100Base-T Configuration W orksheet Fill out the following worksheet (Figure 4-5) for eac h 100Base-T link you are configuring . Figure 4-5 100Base-T Configuration W orksheet[...]

72 Chapter 4 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information P oint-to-P oint Configuration W orksheet Fill out the following worksheet (Figure 4-6) for each P oint-to-P oint link you are configuring . Figure 4-6 P oint-to-P oint Configuration W orksheet P oint-to-P oint Configuration W orksheet Node Name _________________________[...]

Chapter 4 73 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information X.25 Configuration W orksheet Fill out the following worksheet (Figure 4-7) for eac h X.25 link you are configuring . Figure 4-7 X.25 Configuration W orksheet[...]

74 Chapter 4 Planning f or Node Configuration Node W orksheet Information X.25 Virtual Circuit Configuration W orksheet Fill out the following worksheet (Figure 4-8) for eac h X.25 Virtual Circuit you are configuring . Figure 4-8 X.25 Virtual Circuit Configuration W orksheet[...]

Chapter 4 75 Planning f or Node Configuration Neighbor Gatewa y W orksheet Information Neighbor Gateway W orksheet Information The following is a description of the information that needs to be gathered for the worksheets that follow in this chapter . This information is used for configuring nodes . Gateway name Enter the name of a gatewa y that [...]

76 Chapter 4 Planning f or Node Configuration Neighbor Gatewa y W orksheet Information Neighbor Gateway Configuration W orksheet Fill out the following worksheet (Figure 4-9) for eac h neighbor gateway you are configuring . Figure 4-9 Neighbor Gateway Configuration W orksheet[...]

Chapter 4 77 Planning f or Node Configuration Neighbor Gatewa y Reachable Netw orks W orksheet Information Neighbor Gateway Reachable Networks W orksheet Information The following is a description of the information that needs to be gathered for the worksheets that follow in this chapter . This information is used for configuring nodes . Neighbor[...]

78 Chapter 4 Planning f or Node Configuration Neighbor Gatewa y Reachable Netw orks W orksheet Information Neighbor Gateway Reachable Networks Configuration W orksheet Fill out the following worksheet (Figure 4-10) for eac h neighbor gatewa y reachable network you are configuring . Figure 4-10 Reachable Network Configuration W orksheet[...]

79 5 Introductory Screens The introductory screens are the first few screens that are displayed when you configure a node using NMMGR. Figure 5-1 shows the screen flow of the introductory screens . [FUNCTION] denotes the function key used at a screen to invoke the next screen on the screen flow . This chapter describes the introductory screens [...]

80 Chapter 5 Introductor y Screens Begin Configuration Process Begin Configuration Process The procedures that follow describe how to modify the NMMGR configuration file for the introductory screens . Start NMMGR Node manager (NM) or network administrator (NA) capabilities are required to run this program. T o run NMMGR: 1. Type NMMGR.PUB.SYS a[...]

Chapter 5 81 Introductor y Screens Begin Configuration Process Open Configuration File The Open Configuration/Directory File screen (#1) in Figure 5-2 is the first screen displayed when you run NMMGR. Figure 5-2 Open Configuration/Directory File Screen F ollow the steps listed here to enter data for this screen. Refer to “Fields” subsectio[...]

82 Chapter 5 Introductor y Screens Begin Configuration Process When you are ready to use an offline configuration file , rename it as NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS and reboot the system. (Keep in mind that any file you use as a configuration file must be successfully validated before you try to use it.) Backup configurationfile name A backup file name m[...]

Chapter 5 83 Introductor y Screens Begin Configuration Process Select NS Configuration T o Select NS Configuration. The Main screen (#2) in Figure 5-3 is displayed after you create or open a configuration file by pressing the [Open Config] key from the Open Configuration Directory File screen (#1) in Figure 5-2. Figure 5-3 Main Screen Step 1[...]

84 Chapter 5 Introductor y Screens Begin Configuration Process Fields Local node name The local node name is the name by which the HP e3000 computer is known in the network. The format of a node name is nodename.domain.organization where the total number of characters is 50 or fewer , and each field contains 16 or fewer characters (alphanumeric ,[...]

Chapter 5 85 Introductor y Screens Begin Configuration Process Select Guided Configuration The NS Configuration screen (#166) in Figure 5-4 is displayed if you press the [NS] key at the Main screen (#2) in Figure 5-3. Figure 5-4 NS Configuration Screen Step 1. If you are using domain names for network access, replace the node name in the field[...]

86 Chapter 5 Introductor y Screens Begin Configuration Process Guided/Unguided Configuration Hewlett-P ackard recommends that you press the [Guided Config] key to select the guided configuration branch whenever you need to initially configure a network interface. Guided configuration supplies many default values for your configuration and re[...]

Chapter 5 87 Introductor y Screens Begin Configuration Process P erform Guided Network T ransport Configuration The Network Transport Configuration screen (#42) in Figure 5-5 is displayed if you press the [Guided Config] key at the NS Configuration screen (#166) in Figure 5-4. Figure 5-5 Network Transport Configuration Screen Step 1. Next to [...]

88 Chapter 5 Introductor y Screens Begin Configuration Process Fields Enter a network interface The network name (NI name) is used to easily identify one of the types of network interfaces: LAN , T oken Ring , FDDI, NS P oint-to-P oint, X.25 or Gateway Half . The name can be up to eight alphanumeric characters , starting with a letter . The maximu[...]

89 6 Configuring a LAN Node This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for configuring local area network (LAN), T oken Ring , Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), 100VG-AnyLAN , and 100Base-T links . This manual assumes that you are using the guided configuration capabilities of NMMGR. Figure 6-1 shows the screen flow for configuring[...]

90 Chapter 6 Configuring a LAN Node Before using NMMGR to configure a link, you should complete the worksheets provided. See Chapter 4 , “Planning for Node Configuration, ” for more information on planning your configuration and filling out the configuration worksheets . This chapter includes step-by-step instructions to help you perform [...]

Chapter 6 91 Configuring a LAN Node Configure a LAN Network Interface Configure a LAN Network Interface The LAN Configuration screen (#41) in Figure 6-2 is displayed when you press the [Config Network] key at the Network Transport Configuration screen (#42) with an NI type of 1 (LAN). Refer to Chapter 5 , “Introductory Screens, ” for info[...]

92 Chapter 6 Configuring a LAN Node Configure a LAN Network Interface Step 6. T ab down to the field called Physical path of LANIC . Enter the physical path number corresponding to the SPU slot number where the LAN interface controller card is located. Step 7. T ab down to the field called Enable Ethernet (Y/N) . By default, ethernet is enabled[...]

Chapter 6 93 Configuring a LAN Node Configure a LAN Network Interface Y ou need not enter the following items as NMMGR will fill these in: • Class A, B , C • Leading zeros for the network and node portion of the IP address. HP assigns the network portion (initial nine digits) of IP addresses from ARP A Class C , though your addresses may als[...]

94 Chapter 6 Configuring a LAN Node Configure a LAN Network Interface Proxy node Establishing a proxy node is a wa y of placing node name and address mapping information in a single location. If you are configuring an internetwork or a network with non-HP nodes , it may be easier to update your configurations if you have them located in a centr[...]

Chapter 6 95 Configuring a LAN Node Configure a LAN Network Interface Enable Ethernet? A Y in this field enables ethernet for the LAN . Y ou can enable either ethernet or IEEE 802.3 or both simultaneously . One or the other must be enabled (both fields may not be set to N ). Ethernet is enabled by default. Disabling Ethernet has the effect of d[...]

96 Chapter 6 Configuring a LAN Node Configure a T oken Ring Netw ork Interface Configure a T oken Ring Network Interface The T oken Ring Configuration screen (#49) in Figure 6-3 is displayed when you press the [Config Network] key at the Network Transport Configuration screen (#42) with an NI type of 6 (T oken Ring). Refer to Chapter 5 , “I[...]

Chapter 6 97 Configuring a LAN Node Configure a T oken Ring Netw ork Interface Step 5. Press the [Save Data] key to save the T oken Ring link configuration. If you need to identify neighbor gatewa ys, press the [Neighbor Gateways] key and proceed to the section in the chapter called “T o Identify Neighbor Gatewa ys. ” Otherwise, proceed to C[...]

98 Chapter 6 Configuring a LAN Node Configure a T oken Ring Netw ork Interface NETCONTROL NET= NIname ;STATUS One of the lines of output from this command tells you what the complete IP address is for that node; the last three digits are the unique node portion of the class C address . IP subnet mask An IP subnet mask is specified in the same fo[...]

Chapter 6 99 Configuring a LAN Node Configure an FDDI Network Interface Configure an FDDI Network Interface The FDDI Configuration screen (#201) in Figure 6-4 is displayed when you press the [Config Network] key at the Network Transport Configuration screen (#42) with an NI type of 7 (FDDI). Refer to Chapter 5 , “Introductory Screens, ” f[...]

100 Chapter 6 Configuring a LAN Node Configure an FDDI Network Interface Step 5. Press the [Save Data] key to save the FDDI link configuration. If you need to identify neighbor gatewa ys, press the [Neighbor Gateways] key and proceed to the section in the chapter called “T o Identify Neighbor Gatewa ys. ” Otherwise, proceed to Chapter 10 , ?[...]

Chapter 6 101 Configuring a LAN Node Configure an FDDI Network Interface HP assigns the network portion (initial nine digits) of IP addresses from ARP A Class C , though your addresses may also be of Classes A or B . The complete formats are: F or Class C , the node portion of the IP address must be between 001 and 254 . If you are adding your NS[...]

102 Chapter 6 Configuring a LAN Node Configure an FDDI Network Interface according to the type of HP e3000 system you are running . F or the various platforms , physical path syntax (examples only) look like: If you are unsure of the slot location or of the physical path number to configure for your system, run the offline ODE MAPPER utility , [...]

Chapter 6 103 Configuring a LAN Node Configure Neighbor Gatewa ys Configure Neighbor Gateways Y ou need to visit the next two screens only if you are configuring a non-gatewa y node that is on the same network as a gateway . In this case, the non-gatew ay node needs to know the identity of any neighbor gateway . Neighbor gatewa ys can be either[...]

104 Chapter 6 Configuring a LAN Node Configure Neighbor Gatewa ys Identify Neighbor Gateways (If Any Are Present) The Neighbor Gatewa ys screen (#152) in Figure 6-5 is displayed when you press the [Neighbor Gateways] key at the selected Guided configuration screen for the LAN , T oken Ring and FDDI networks . Figure 6-5 Neighbor Gateways Screen [...]

Chapter 6 105 Configuring a LAN Node Configure Neighbor Gatewa ys Identify Neighbor Gateway Reachable Networks The Neighbor Gatewa y Reachable Networks screen (#158) in Figure 6-6 is displayed when you press the [Add] or [Modify] key for a valid gatew ay name from the Neighbor Gatewa ys screen (#152) in Figure 6-5. Figure 6-6 Neighbor Gateway Rea[...]

106 Chapter 6 Configuring a LAN Node Configure Neighbor Gatewa ys per page) . If you need to configure more than 10 networks , press the [Save Data] key then press the [Next P age] key to enter more networks. Step 6. After you have finished entering the IP addresses of all the reachable networks , press the [Save Data] key . Press the [Prior Sc[...]

107 7 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for configuring P oint-to-Point links . (P oint-to-P oint links are sometimes referred to as router links .) This manual assumes that you are using the guided configuration capabilities of NMMGR. Figure 7-1 shows the screen flow for configuring P oint-to-[...]

108 Chapter 7 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Before using NMMGR to configure a link, you should complete the worksheets provided. See Chapter 4 , “Planning for Node Configuration, ” for more information on planning your configuration and filling out the configuration worksheets . This chapter includes step-by-step instructions to hel[...]

Chapter 7 109 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure a P oint-to-Point Netw ork Interface Configure a P oint-to-P oint Network Interface The P oint-to-Point Configuration screen (#44) in F igure 7-2 is displayed when you press the [Config Network] key at the Network Transport Configuration screen (#42) with an NI type of 2 (P oint-to-P[...]

110 Chapter 7 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure a P oint-to-Point Netw ork Interface Step 5. T ab to the Speed field. Enter the line transmission speed of this link. Step 6. T ab to the Type field. Enter DD for direct dial, SD for shared dial or DC for direct connection. Step 7. T ab to the Card Type field. Enter LAPBMUX if ACC ada[...]

Chapter 7 111 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure a P oint-to-Point Netw ork Interface Y ou need not enter the following items as NMMGR will fill these in: • Class A, B , C • Leading zeros for the network and node portion of the IP address. HP assigns the network portion (initial nine digits) of IP addresses from ARP A Class C , th[...]

112 Chapter 7 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure a P oint-to-Point Netw ork Interface space. An IP mask is used when configuring subnetworks . The mask identifies which bits of an IP address will be used to define a subnetwork. T o determine these bits , you first need to estimate how many subnetworks and nodes per subnetwork you n[...]

Chapter 7 113 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure a P oint-to-Point Netw ork Interface Type Enter DD (direct dial) if you alwa ys want to call the same host over a dial link. If you choose DD the remote host does not have to be adjacent and other nodes can be accessed through the remote host. Enter SD if you want to call more than one a[...]

114 Chapter 7 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure Neighbor Gatewa ys Configure Neighbor Gateways Y ou need to visit the next two screens only if you are configuring a non-gatewa y node that is on the same network as a gateway . In this case, the non-gatew ay node needs to know the identity of any neighbor gateway . Neighbor gatewa ys [...]

Chapter 7 115 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure Neighbor Gatewa ys Specify Neighbor Gateways (If Any Are Present) The Neighbor Gatewa ys screen (#152) in Figure 7-3 is displayed when you press the [Neighbor Gateways] key at the P oint-to-P oint Link Configuration screen (#44) in Figure 7-2. Figure 7-3 Neighbor Gateway Screen Step 1. [...]

116 Chapter 7 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure Neighbor Gatewa ys Specify Neighbor Gateway Reachable Networks The Neighbor Gatewa y Reachable Networks screen (#158) in figure 7-4 is displayed when you press the [Add] key or the [Modify] key for a valid gatewa y name from the Neighbor Gateways screen (#152) in F igure 7-3. Figure 7-4[...]

Chapter 7 117 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure Neighbor Gatewa ys Step 6. After you have finished entering the IP addresses of all the reachable networks , press the [Save Data] key . Press the [Prior Screen] key to return to the Neighbor Gatewa ys screen. Step 7. Back at the Neighbor Gateways screen, after you ha ve finished addin[...]

118 Chapter 7 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure Node Mapping Configure Node Mapping The screens discussed in the following pages allow you to configure shared dial or direct connect and dial node mapping . These screens allow you to specify routes to target (destination) nodes and to indicate the priority of each route . The number [...]

Chapter 7 119 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure Node Mapping Configure Shared Dial Node Mapping The Shared Dial Node Mapping Configuration screen (#46) in Figure 7-5is displayed if you press the [Link Routing] key at the P oint-to-P oint Link Configuration screen (#44) for a link of type SD . Figure 7-5 Shared Dial Node Mapping Con[...]

120 Chapter 7 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure Node Mapping Step 6. In the Disable Route field, leave the default alone unless you want to temporarily disable a configured route. Step 7. Press the [Save Data] key to save the data on the screen. Proceed to Chapter 10 , “V alidating and Cross-V alidating with SYSGEN , ” and press[...]

Chapter 7 121 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure Node Mapping Phone Number Required if the link is a dial link. The field must be blank if the target node is non-adjacent. Enter the telephone number as a combination of decimal numbers ( 0 through 9 ), dashes, and the following special characters: / Separator used for automatic call un[...]

122 Chapter 7 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure Node Mapping Configure Direct Connect/Dial Node Mapping The Direct Connect/Dial Node Mapping Configuration screen (#45) in Figure 7-6 is displayed if you press the [Link Routing] key at the P oint-to-Point Link Configuration screen (#44) for a link of type DD or DC . Figure 7-6 Direct[...]

Chapter 7 123 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure Node Mapping Step 7. Enter information for non-adjacent (remote) nodes in the same manner in the fields provided. (Y ou do not configure a phone number or security string for non-adjacent nodes .) Step 8. Press the [Save Data] key to save the data on the screen. Proceed to Chapter 10 ,[...]

124 Chapter 7 Configuring a P oint-to-P oint Node Configure Node Mapping T o disable outbound dialing , enter an exclamation point ( ! ) by itself in the phone number field. Each router NI can have up to 1024 mappings . However , 4096 is the absolute maximum number of unique phone numbers supported per NMCONFIG File. Security String An optional [...]

125 8 Configuring a X.25 Node This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for configuring X.25 iX System Access for systems using PC-based network management. This manual assumes that you are using the guided configuration capabilities of NMMGR. Figure 8-1 shows the screen flow for configuring X.25 screens . Screens unique to X.25 configu[...]

126 Chapter 8 Configuring a X.25 Node Before using NMMGR to configure a link, you should complete the worksheets provided. See Chapter 4 , “Planning for Node Configuration, ” for more information on planning your configuration and filling out the configuration worksheets . This chapter includes step-by-step instructions to help you perfor[...]

Chapter 8 127 Configuring a X.25 Node Configure an X.25 Network Interface Configure an X.25 Network Interface The X.25 Configuration screen (#48) in Figure 8-2 is displayed when you press the [Config Network] key at the Network Transport Configuration screen (#42) with an NI type of 3 (X.25). Refer to Chapter 5 , “Introductory Screens, ” [...]

128 Chapter 8 Configuring a X.25 Node Configure an X.25 Network Interface Step 5. When you are done adding links, press the [Save Data] key . Step 6. If the network that this node is on contains ANY internetwork gateway (either full or half) press the [Neighbor Gatewa ys] key and proceed to the section in this chapter called “T o Configure Nei[...]

Chapter 8 129 Configuring a X.25 Node Configure an X.25 Network Interface HP assigns the network portion (initial nine digits) of IP addresses from ARP A Class C , though your addresses may also be of Classes A or B . The complete formats are: F or Class C , the node portion of the IP address must be between 001 and 254 . If you are adding your N[...]

130 Chapter 8 Configuring a X.25 Node Configure an X.25 Network Interface nodes per subnetwork you need. See Chapter 2 , “Networking Concepts, ” for details on deriving an IP subnet mask. Link Name The link name identifies a specific DTC/X.25 Network Access card to be used for X.25 system-to-system connections . This link name must be the s[...]

Chapter 8 131 Configuring a X.25 Node Configure an X.25 Network Interface Configure X.25 Virtual Circuits The X.25 Virtual Circuit Configuration screen (#47) in F igure 8-3 is displayed if you press the [Config Directry] key from the X.25 Configuration screen (#48) in Figure 8-2. This screen lets you configure the network directory . Figure [...]

132 Chapter 8 Configuring a X.25 Node Configure an X.25 Network Interface NO TE An address key called POOL is already preconfigured for you though it doesn’t show up on the screen. POOL allows the node being configured to receive any incoming calls even if the remote system’ s address is not configured on this screen. POOL will also allow [...]

Chapter 8 133 Configuring a X.25 Node Configure an X.25 Network Interface Remote node name Y ou must enter the remote node name of each X.25 node into the network directory . Include entries for all remote nodes and, if you want to be able to perform loopback, the local node as well. Remote IP address Also in the network directory , you must ente[...]

134 Chapter 8 Configuring a X.25 Node Configure an X.25 Network Interface Facility set The facility set name is a name for a set of X.25 connection parameters . The parameters are determined by the type of X.25 network that you are subscribed to. Y ou can configure options in a facility set so that specified options are available for every virt[...]

Chapter 8 135 Configuring a X.25 Node Configure Neighbor Gatewa ys Configure Neighbor Gateways Use the next two screens only if you are configuring a node that is on an an X.25 network as a gatewa y . In this case, the local node needs to know the identity of any neighbor gateways . Gatewa ys that are on the same network are called neighbor gat[...]

136 Chapter 8 Configuring a X.25 Node Configure Neighbor Gatewa ys Identify Neighbor Gateways (If Any Are Present) The Neighbor Gatewa ys screen (#152) in Figure 8-4 is displayed when you press the [Neighbor Gateways] key at the X.25 Configuration screen (#48) in Figure 8-2. Figure 8-4 Neighbor Gateways Screen Step 1. In the Gateway name field,[...]

Chapter 8 137 Configuring a X.25 Node Configure Neighbor Gatewa ys Identify Neighbor Gateway Reachable Networks The Neighbor Gatewa y Reachable Networks screen (#158) in Figure 8-5 is displayed when you press the [Add] key or the [Modify] key for a valid gatewa y name from the Neighbor Gateways screen (#152) in F igure 8-4. Figure 8-5 Neighbor Ga[...]

138 Chapter 8 Configuring a X.25 Node Configure Neighbor Gatewa ys if necessary , to allow configuration of up to 2550 reachable networks per link (255 pages and 10 reachable nets per page). If you need to configure more than 10 networks , press the [Save Data] key then press the [Next P age] key to enter more networks. Step 6. After you have ?[...]

139 9 Configuring a Gateway Half This chapter describes how to plan and configure the interface between one gatewa y half and another gatewa y half . Gatewa y halves is one of the early technologies used to connect two separate networks . F or information on configuring a node as a gatewa y half , use this manual. Gatewa ys are rarely used since[...]

140 Chapter 9 Configuring a Gatewa y Half Figure 9-1 Gateway Half Link Screen Flow Configuring a node as a gatewa y half requires configuring two separate network interfaces: one for the interface between the two gatewa y halves , and a second for the gateway half ’ s interface to its home network. If this gatewa y half interfaces to a LAN , T[...]

Chapter 9 141 Configuring a Gatewa y Half and Cross-V alidating with SYSGEN ,” for step-by-step instructions to help you perform the following validation tasks: • V alidate the network transport configuration. • Cross-validate in SYSGEN .[...]

142 Chapter 9 Configuring a Gatewa y Half Configure a Gatehalf Network Interface Configure a Gatehalf Network Interface The Gatehalf Configuration screen (#40) in Figure 9-2 is displayed when you press the [Config Network] key at the Network Transport Configuration screen (#42) with an NI type of 5 (Gateway Half). Refer to Chapter 5 , “Intr[...]

Chapter 9 143 Configuring a Gatewa y Half Configure a Gatehalf Network Interface Step 7. T ab down to the next field. In the Transmission speed field, either leave the default or enter the transmission speed in bits per second as a number from 1200 to 64000. Step 8. If this is a dial link, enter the phone number of this gateway half ’ s partn[...]

144 Chapter 9 Configuring a Gatewa y Half Configure a Gatehalf Network Interface Link name Name that represents the hardware link. The link name can have up to eight alphanumeric characters; the first character must be alphabetic . The link name must be unique to both the node and the network. Link type The link type for a gatewa y half can be e[...]

Chapter 9 145 Configuring a Gatewa y Half Configure a Gatehalf Network Interface Phone Number T elephone number of this gateway half ’ s partner gatewa y half . Enter the telephone number as a combination of decimal numbers ( 0 through 9 ), dashes, and the following special characters: / Separator used for automatic call units that have second [...]

146 Chapter 9 Configuring a Gatewa y Half Configure a Gatehalf Network Interface[...]

147 10 V alidating and Cross-V alidating with SYSGEN This chapter discusses the validation of the network transport configuration and cross-validation of NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS with the system configuration files within SYSGEN . V alidating the network transport. This step checks data consistency between values entered on different NMMGR data entry sc[...]

148 Chapter 10 V alidating and Cross-V alidating with SYSGEN V alidate the Network T ranspor t V alidate the Network T ransport The following procedure assumes that you have already configured and validated the Distributed T erminal Subsystem (DTS). The DTS must be validated before you can validate the network transport (Netxport) software . Upon [...]

Chapter 10 149 V alidating and Cross-V alidating with SYSGEN V alidate the Network T ranspor t ** SYSFILE configurator commands ** aauto (aa) aboot (ab) acmsl (ac) asprog (as) cmsl (cm) dauto (da) dboot (db) dcmsl (dc) dsprog (ds) lcmsl (lc) rauto (ra) rboot (rb) rcat (rc) rcmsl (rcm) rdcc (rd) ripl (ri) rnmlib (rn) rsprog (rs) show (sh) clear (cl)[...]

150 Chapter 10 V alidating and Cross-V alidating with SYSGEN Cross-V alidate in SYSGEN Cross-V alidate in SYSGEN Cross-validation is automatically done on the KEEP , TAPE , I/O , and RDCC commands in SYSGEN . Cross-validation ensures that there are no conflicts in the use of node names , device classes , and physical paths between the data current[...]

151 11 Configuring the Network Directory A network directory is used by the node for internetwork routing . It is one of several wa ys of specifying fixed/hardcoded addresses for specific node names , in cases where dynamic name resolution cannot be used. It is also used for specifying unique node names for a system which has multiple interfaces[...]

152 Chapter 11 Configuring the Network Director y NO TE If you used the guided configuration facility to configure an X.25 link, you will already have configured the network directory for that link.[...]

Chapter 11 153 Configuring the Network Director y Open Network Directory Open Network Directory The Open Configuration/Directory file screen (#1) in Figure 11-2 is the first screen displayed when you run NMMGR. Figure 11-2 Open Configuration/Directory File Step 1. V erify that the correct network directory file name is in the Network director[...]

154 Chapter 11 Configuring the Network Director y Open Network Directory When you are ready to use an offline configuration file, rename it as NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS and reboot the system. (Keep in mind that any file you use as a configuration file must be successfully validated before you try to use it.) Backup configurationfile name A backup fi[...]

Chapter 11 155 Configuring the Network Director y Select Update Directory Function Select Update Directory Function The Network Directory Main screen (#8) in Figure 11-3 is displayed when you press the [Open Directr y] function key at the Open Configuration/Directory File screen (#1) in Figure 11-2. This screen is also displayed if a network dire[...]

156 Chapter 11 Configuring the Network Director y Select Update Directory Function the output to another device class or disk file . T o set a file equation without leaving NMMGR, enter the appropriate MPE command in the command window and press the [Enter] key . Maint Mode Press this function key to enter the command interface to perform direct[...]

Chapter 11 157 Configuring the Network Director y Add Nodes to Netw ork Directory File Add Nodes to Network Directory F ile The Network Directory Select Node Name screen (#9) in Figure 11-4 is displayed when you press the [Update Dir] function key at the Network Directory Main screen (#8) in Figure 11-3. The function of this screen is to display n[...]

158 Chapter 11 Configuring the Network Director y Add Nodes to Netw ork Directory File Fields Node name The name of the node for which you w ant network directory information. The node name field must contain a fully qualified node name, in the form nodename.domain.organization , when used to add, modify , delete, or rename a node . The node nam[...]

Chapter 11 159 Configuring the Network Director y Add Nodes to Netw ork Directory File both local and global entries exist for the same node, the network transport uses the local entry . Default value: Y Range: Y or N New name (Required only when renaming an existing node name .) New name to be assigned to the node with the Rename function key . N[...]

160 Chapter 11 Configuring the Network Director y Configure P ath Repor t Data for a Node Configure P ath Report Data for a Node The Network Directory Data screen (#10) in Figure 11-5 is displayed when you press the [Add] or the [Modify] function key at the Select Node Name screen (#9) in Figure 11-4. Figure 11-5 Network Directory Data The funct[...]

Chapter 11 161 Configuring the Network Director y Configure P ath Repor t Data for a Node Step 4. If appropriate for the type of path you are configuring, enter an address in the Additional Address field. (Type 1 requires no additional address . Types 2 , 5 , and 6 require a station address . Type 3 requires an X.25 address key . See additional[...]

162 Chapter 11 Configuring the Network Director y Configure P ath Repor t Data for a Node Type A number indicating the type of path to configure: 1 Select this path type when the NI type is ROUTER (P oint-to-Point); or when the NI type is LAN and the destination node supports probe or ARP; or when the NI type is TOKEN or FDDI and the destination[...]

Chapter 11 163 Configuring the Network Director y Configure P ath Repor t Data for a Node Additional address A lower -level address, which depends on the type . Type 1 does not contain lower-level addressing information. Y ou can leave the field blank, or enter the keyword NONE . Types 2 , 5 , 6 , and 7 require the destination node’s station a[...]

164 Chapter 11 Configuring the Network Director y Configure P ath Repor t Data for a Node[...]

165 12 Configuring Domain Name F iles If you are planning to use the domain name resolver for name to IP address resolution, you will need to configure a set of ASCII files on each node that contain needed information. T o configure these files , you use any standard editor to modify existing sample files according to the instructions in this[...]

166 Chapter 12 Configuring Domain Name Files Create or Modify the Resolver File Create or Modify the Resolver F ile The resolver file ( RESLVCNF.NET.SYS ) is an initialization file for the domain name resolver . It contains information needed by the network to determine how to resolve a domain name to an IP address . This file is read by the re[...]

Chapter 12 167 Configuring Domain Name Files Create or Modify the Resolver File Resolver queries will be attempted using each component of the search path in turn until a match is found. Note that this process may be slow and will generate a lot of network traffic if the servers for the listed domains are not local. Note also that queries will ti[...]

168 Chapter 12 Configuring Domain Name Files Create or Modify the Hosts File Create or Modify the Hosts F ile The host name data base file, ( HOSTS.NET.SYS ), associates internet addresses with official host names and aliases . This allows a user to refer to a host by a symbolic name instead of an internet address . When you have configured the[...]

Chapter 12 169 Configuring Domain Name Files Create or Modify the Hosts File Figure 12-2 Sample Hosts Configuration File NO TE The IP addresses and host names used in Figure 12-2 are for purposes of the example only . # This file contains information regarding the known hosts. # # The for for each entry is: # host IP address local host name host [...]

170 Chapter 12 Configuring Domain Name Files Additional Domain Name Configuration Files Additional Domain Name Configuration F iles In addition to the resolver file and the host name data base, three other files are available to allow you to configure additional information about your network. Each of these files is provided in sample format[...]

171 13 Configuring Logging This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for configuring logging . Logging is configured for the purpose of recording events such as errors and console commands . Figure 13-1 shows the screen flow for configuring the logging screens . Screens unique to logging are indicated by bold boxed screens . [FUNCTION] d[...]

172 Chapter 13 Configuring Logging This chapter includes step-by-step instructions to help you perform the following tasks: • Access the logging configuration screens . • Modify the logging configuration. • Enable users for individual logging classes . • Activate logging . Logging is configured for the purpose of recording events such a[...]

Chapter 13 173 Configuring Logging Access Logging Configuration Screens Access Logging Configuration Screens Use the following steps to reach the logging configuration screens: Step 1. Run NMMGR. The Open Configuration/Directory File screen is displayed. Step 2. Press the [OPEN CONFIG] key . The Main screen is dispayed. Step 3. Press the [NS] [...]

174 Chapter 13 Configuring Logging Modify the Logging Configuration Modify the Logging Configuration The Netxport Log Configuration (1) screen (#61) in Figure 13-2 is displayed when you press the [Modify Logging] function key at the Network Transport Configuration screen. Figure 13-2 Netxport Log Configuration (1) Screen Use the fields and t[...]

Chapter 13 175 Configuring Logging Modify the Logging Configuration (no) disables logging to the console. Disk Logging The value entered in this field specifies whether or not logging events for the subsystem and class listed beside the field will be logged to a disk file. A value must be entered for each subsystem and class listed. A Y (yes)[...]

176 Chapter 13 Configuring Logging Modify the Logging Configuration Use the fields and the function keys of the screen to configure logging for the subsystems represented on the screen. If the subsystem for which you w ant to enable logging does not appear on this screen, press the [Next Screen] function key to go to the next Netxport Log Con?[...]

Chapter 13 177 Configuring Logging Modify the Logging Configuration Figure 13-4 Netxport Log Configuration (3) Screen Use the fields and the function keys of the screen to configure logging for the subsystems represented on the screen. If the subsystem for which you w ant to enable logging does not appear on this screen, press the [Next Screen[...]

178 Chapter 13 Configuring Logging Modify the Logging Configuration enables logging to a file, N (no) disables logging to a file. The file name that NMS uses is NMLG nnnn .PUB.SYS , where nnnn is a number from 0000 to 9999 . All logging classes in all subsystems are logged to this file. At each system startup , or when a file is full, NMS cr[...]

Chapter 13 179 Configuring Logging Modify the Logging Configuration record. V erify that the data record has been created by chec king that the Data flag is Y . Press the [Exit Logging] function key when you have finished modifying the logging configuration. Fields Console Logging The value entered in this field specifies whether or not logg[...]

180 Chapter 13 Configuring Logging Modify the Logging Configuration Figure 13-6 Netxport Log Configuration (5) Screen Use the fields and the function keys of the screen to configure logging for the subsystems represented on the screen. If the subsystem for which you w ant to enable logging does not appear on this screen, press the [Next Screen[...]

Chapter 13 181 Configuring Logging Modify the Logging Configuration value must be entered for each subsystem and class listed. A Y (yes) enables logging to a file, N (no) disables logging to a file. The file name that NMS uses is NMLG nnnn .PUB.SYS , where nnnn is a number from 0000 to 9999 . All logging classes in all subsystems are logged to[...]

182 Chapter 13 Configuring Logging Modify the Logging Configuration Fields Enable or disable logging classes (or accept HP-recommended defaults). Press the [Save Data] key on each screen to create or modify the data record. V erify that the data record has been created by chec king that the Data flag is Y . Console Logging The value entered in t[...]

Chapter 13 183 Configuring Logging Modify the Logging Configuration Figure 13-8 Netxport Log Configuration (7) Screen Use the fields and function keys of the screen to configure logging for the subsystems represented on the screen. The subsystems 78 (PCI 100Base-T) and 82 (Sync MUX link) can be configured from this screen. Fields Enable or di[...]

184 Chapter 13 Configuring Logging Enable Users f or Individual Logging Classes Enable Users for Individual Logging Classes The logging screens described previously in this chapter make it possible to completely configure logging for all subsystems by traversing only seven screens . However , using these screens, it is not possible to configure [...]

Chapter 13 185 Configuring Logging Enable Users f or Individual Logging Classes Step 2. T o enable console logging for this subsystem logging class, enter a Y in the Enable console logging? field. T o disable console logging , enter an N . Be aware that changing the value in this field will override the previous setting for the logging class you[...]

186 Chapter 13 Configuring Logging Activate Log ging Activate Logging NetIPC logging is automatically activated at system start up. Link manager logging and network transport logging are activated when you initiate the network transport ( NETCONTROL START ). Network Services logging is activated when the Network Services are initiated (that is, wh[...]

187 14 Operating the Network After you have completed the configuration process , you are ready to activate NS . This chapter shows you how to bring up an NS 3000/iX node and how to shut it down. It assumes you have successfully completed the configuration steps described previously . F or more detailed information on starting , stopping, and ope[...]

188 Chapter 14 Operating the Network Start Links and Ser vices Start Links and Services Start Software Loopback Issue the following command (NM capability required) to start software loopback: NETCONTROL START;NET=loopbackNIname This starts up the control process , the transport, and software loopback. Note: when you use guided NMMGR to create any [...]

Chapter 14 189 Operating the Network Start Links and Ser vices NO TE If you are starting an X.25 link for a system using PC-based network management or if you are not starting an X.25 link, you do not need to use the DTCCNTRL command. Start Network Services Issue the following command (NM capability required) to start the network services: NSCONTRO[...]

190 Chapter 14 Operating the Network T est Network Services T est Network Services In order to test that you have successfully configured and brought up your NS node, HP provides an NS validation test called QVALNS.NET.SYS . QVALNS is a program which modifies a file called TQVALNS and streams it as a temporary job ( JQVALNS ). The job purges and[...]

Chapter 14 191 Operating the Network Shut Down Netw ork Services Shut Down Network Services T o shut down NS , issue the following commands (NM capability required): DSLINE @;CLOSE NSCONTROL STOP NETCONTROL STOP The DSLINE command shown above closes connections for your session only . NSCONTROL STOP allows existing users to continue using the servi[...]

192 Chapter 14 Operating the Network Shut Down Netw ork Services[...]

193 A MPE/V to MPE/iX Migration This appendix provides a quick overview of the planning and tasks you will need to do to migrate an NS 3000 network from an MPE/V system to an MPE/iX system. This appendix assumes that you are migrating your network as a whole; that is , replacing all MPE V systems with MPE/iX systems and maintaining the same basic n[...]

194 Appendix A MPE/V to MPE/iX Migration Differences Between NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX Differences Between NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX There are a number of differences between the wa y NS is implemented on MPE V systems and the wa y it is implemented on MPE/iX systems. These differences affect the network itself , some of the applications that users m[...]

Appendix A 195 MPE/V to MPE/iX Migration Differences Between NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX Applications Support There are also differences in the implementations of NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX that will affect certain applications that users may currently be running on your MPE V network. These differences are as follows: • NS 3000/iX supports PT OP for [...]

196 Appendix A MPE/V to MPE/iX Migration Migration Overview Migration Overview There are a number of steps that you must take to successfully convert an MPE V network for use as an MPE/iX network. These tasks are summarized below , and described in more detail in the remainder of this appendix. Keep in mind that, depending on the needs of your inst[...]

Appendix A 197 MPE/V to MPE/iX Migration File Con version Guidelines F ile Conversion Guidelines A file conversion utility called NMMGRVER.PUB.SYS allows you to convert earlier versions of subsystems for use with the current version of Node Management Services (NMS) by converting the files to an acceptable format. When to Convert Files If you hav[...]

198 Appendix A MPE/V to MPE/iX Migration File Con version Guidelines Step 4. The system will then prompt for the name of the configuration file to be converted by displaying the message: Fileset to be scanned? Y ou can then choose to end the conversion program by pressing the [RETURN] key , or you can enter one of the following filesets: filenam[...]

Appendix A 199 MPE/V to MPE/iX Migration File Con version Guidelines This new NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS file contains your NS configuration in a format acceptable to MPE/iX. Y ou can now run NMMGR to configure the DTS subsystem, and to perform any needed modifications to the NS configuration. See “Reconfiguration Guidelines” later in this appendix[...]

200 Appendix A MPE/V to MPE/iX Migration Reconfiguration Guidelines Reconfiguration Guidelines Once the MPE/V NS configuration files have been converted for use with the MPE/iX version of NS , reconfigure your network to account for the implementation differences between NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX. Run the NMMGR utility against the configuratio[...]

201 B NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX This Appendix tells how to use the NMMGRVER utility to migrate (update) configuration files from a node running NS X.25 3000/V Link to a node that will be running NS 3000/iX release 2.0 or later . This appendix does not apply if an MPE V based node is being used as an X.25 server for NS 3000/XL bas[...]

202 Appendix B NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Differences Between NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX Differences Between NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX The following paragraphs summarize differences between NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX. Make sure that you account for these differences that could affect your network when migrating to NS 3000/iX. F or inform[...]

Appendix B 203 NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Differences Between NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX P AD devices on NS 3000/V are configured (using NMMGR) as part of the X.25 network configuration. On NS 3000/iX when PC-based network management is used, P AD devices are configured both on the host (using NMMGR) and on the OpenView W indows W [...]

204 Appendix B NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Differences in X.25 Support Differences in X.25 Support There are differences in X.25 support between NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX which need to be considered when you migrate as described in the following paragraphs . 1980 V ersus 1984 CCITT NS 3000/V supports CCITT 1980 and NS 3000/iX supports[...]

Appendix B 205 NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Differences in X.25 Support padded with blanks . F acilities The supported facilities of the DTC/X.25 XL Network Link are shown in T able B-1. Security When configuring a host, you can now set security for each remote system using the Security field on the X.25 SVC Address Key P aths scree[...]

206 Appendix B NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Differences in X.25 Support P ad Support F or complete information on migrating P AD support from NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Release 2.0 or later , refer to Appendix C , “NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V P AD Access to NS 3000/iX. ”[...]

Appendix B 207 NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Con ver ting NS 3000/V Configuration Files to NS 3000/iX Converting NS 3000/V Configuration Files to NS 3000/iX The procedures that follow are for updating (migrating) configuration files from a node running NS X.25 3000/V Link to a node that will be running NS 3000/iX release 2.0 or lat[...]

208 Appendix B NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Saving NS 3000/V X.25 P arameters Saving NS 3000/V X.25 P arameters Make a list of the following NS 3000/V parameters that must be re-entered on the DTC . • VC Assignment from the NS 3000/V screen with the path: @NETXPORT.NI. niname .PROTOCOL.X25.VCSPEC • X.25 Network type and Flow Contr[...]

Appendix B 209 NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Copying NS 3000/V Configuration Files to NS 3000/iX System Copying NS 3000/V Configuration Files to NS 3000/iX System Restore the NS 3000/V configuration files to the NS 3000/iX system. Name the NS 3000/V files with the same names they had on the NS 3000/V node, that is , NMCONFIG.PUB.S[...]

210 Appendix B NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Using NMMGR VER Using NMMGRVER T o use the NMMGRVER utility to convert your NS 3000/V configuration file to NS 3000/iX release 2.0 or later , proceed as follows: Step 1. At the MPE/iX prompt, type: NMMGRVER.PUB.SYS and answer the questions . Step 2. Do either steps a through c or steps d t[...]

Appendix B 211 NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Using NMMGR VER 3. On the screen with the path @LINK.DTSLINK , verify that the physical path is correctly defined. 4. On the screen with the path @LINK , add the LINK name and Type (X25) of the X25 link. Note: to migrate to NS 3000/iX release 2.2 or later , repeat this step and steps 5 thro[...]

212 Appendix B NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V to NS 3000/iX Configuring the DTC Configuring the DTC If you are using PC-based network management, configure the DTC by using the OpenView DTC Manager at your OpenV iew Windows W orkstation. F or full details , see Using the OpenV iew DTC Manager . If you are using host-based network management, con?[...]

213 C NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V P AD Access to NS 3000/iX This Appendix tells how to migrate NS 3000/V versions of P AD access to NS 3000/iX release 2.0 or later . F or information on migrating X.25, refer to the following appendices , depending on which network configuration you have . • Migrating a configuration file from a node running N[...]

214 Appendix C NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V P AD Access to NS 3000/iX P AD Suppor t: NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX P AD Support: NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX The following paragraphs summarize differences between NS 3000/V and NS 3000/iX P AD support. Y ou must consider these differences when migrating to NS 3000/iX. F or system migration issues, refer to t[...]

Appendix C 215 NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V P AD Access to NS 3000/iX Migrating from NS 3000/V P AD Access to NS 3000/iX Migrating from NS 3000/V P AD Access to NS 3000/iX There is no conversion tool for migrating NS 3000/V P AD access to NS 3000/iX Release 2.0 or later . The tasks you must do in order to migrate from NS 3000/V P AD access to NS 30[...]

216 Appendix C NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V P AD Access to NS 3000/iX Migrating from NS 3000/V P AD Access to NS 3000/iX • L.U .G . Inbound Address from the NS 3000/V screen with the path: @NETXPORT.NI.niname.PROTOCOL.LUGSPEC.INLUG • L.U .G . Outbound Address from the NS 3000/V screen with the path: @NETXPORT.NI.niname.PROTOCOL.X25.LUGSPEC. OUT[...]

Appendix C 217 NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V P AD Access to NS 3000/iX Migrating from NS 3000/V P AD Access to NS 3000/iX Saving DTS P arameters Make a list of the following DTS parameters configured n the host that must also be entered into the OpenView DTC Manager . • Local Node Name. • P AD Device Name. • P AD Device Type. • DTC Node Nam[...]

218 Appendix C NS X.25 Migration: NS 3000/V P AD Access to NS 3000/iX Migrating from NS 3000/V P AD Access to NS 3000/iX[...]

219 D PCI 10/100Base-TX/3000 Quick Installation The PCI 10/100Base-TX adapter card (A5230A) for the HP e3000 supports 10Mbits/s and 100Mbits/s F ast Ethernet operation as well as full and half-duplex modes . Ensure that the speed, duplex, and autonegotiation settings of the associated data hub or switch match the settings on this card (as configur[...]

220 Appendix D PCI 10/100Base-TX/3000 Quick Installation 2. Prepare system for hardware installation and access the system card bay: • Login with appropriate system management capabilities and prepare system for shutdown (e.g ., terminate any active jobs or sessions , etc.) • Issue a <ctrl-a> shutdown. Make sure the system is halted befor[...]

Appendix D 221 PCI 10/100Base-TX/3000 Quick Installation • On the 100Base-T “link configuration” screen, fill in the appropriate autonegotiation, speed, and duplex settings . (F or more detailed information on the various screens , see the NS 3000/iX NMMGR Screens Reference Manual . • P erform configuration verification and exit NMMGR. [...]

222 Appendix D PCI 10/100Base-TX/3000 Quick Installation Notes on Manual Speed and Duplex Mode Configuration Notes on Manual Speed and Duplex Mode Configuration Because this PCI 10/100Base-TX LAN card supports autonegotiation, you should not normally need to manually set the duplex mode. Sometimes you may need to manually set the duplex mode of t[...]

Appendix D 223 PCI 10/100Base-TX/3000 Quick Installation Notes on A utonegotiation and Autosensing Notes on Autonegotiation and Autosensing The PCI 10/100Base-TX/3000 product provides the means for interfacing various types of HP e3000 systems to either a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX network. 100Base-TX is a subset of 100Base-T networking defined by the[...]

224 Appendix D PCI 10/100Base-TX/3000 Quick Installation Notes on A utonegotiation and Autosensing If the PCI 10/100Base-TX/3000 card is connected to a device that does not support autonegotiation or a device that has autonegotiation disabled, the PCI card will autosense the speed of the link and set itself accordingly . The duplex mode of the card[...]

Appendix D 225 PCI 10/100Base-TX/3000 Quick Installation Quick T roubleshooting Tips Quick T roubleshooting Tips Problem: Incomplete version information displayed when :NMMAINT,78 command is issued. This indicates that the MPE/iX 7.0 software installation or update has not completed successfully . Consult your HP software support representative. Pr[...]

226 Appendix D PCI 10/100Base-TX/3000 Quick Installation Quick T roubleshooting Tips[...]

Index Index 227 A activate logging , 186 activating logging , 186 activating NS , 187 add directory entry , 157 add nodes to the network directory , 157 adding a node to the directory , 157 additional domain name configuration files , 170 address key , 62 , 131 , 133 address resolution , 35 domain name services , 35 network directory , 36 address[...]

228 Index Index disable route direct dial links , 123 non-dialed links , 123 shared dial links , 120 , 121 disk logging field , 175 , 176 , 181 , 182 , 183 domain keyword , 166 domain name configuration additional files , 170 overview , 165 domain name file configuration guidelines , 165 domain name resolver configure , 166 , 168 domain name [...]

Index Index 229 token ring , 98 IP subnets , 27 K keyword domain , 166 nameserver , 167 search , 167 keywords resolver file , 166 L LAN Configuration screen , 109 LAN configuration worksheet , 67 LAN internet routing table , 51 LAN Link name , 63 LAN network map , 49 LAN network worksheet , 49 leased line , 26 leaving maintenance mode , 156 line[...]

230 Index Index Network directory Select Node Name screen , 157 network directory worksheet , 59 network interface LAN , 87 , 88 network Interface (NI) name , 65 network interface (NI) name X.25 , 133 network interface name , 87 guidelines for using , 88 network interface type priority , 26 network interfaces , 25 network map , 48 network name , 87[...]

Index Index 231 public data network , 132 PVC , 132 , 134 PVC number , 132 PVC parameters , 133 PXP field network directory , 161 Q QV ALNS .NET .SYS , 190 R redirect output , 156 remote IP address , 66 , 131 , 133 remote node name , 66 , 131 , 133 remote X.25 address , 66 , 132 , 133 RESL VCNF .NET .SYS , 166 resolver file , 166 resolver file k[...]

232 Index Index X X.25 Configuration screen , 127 X.25 configuration worksheet , 73 X.25 internet routing table , 56 X.25 Link name , 64 X.25 network network directory , 36 X.25 network map , 54 X.25 network table , 55 X.25 network worksheet , 54 X.25 virtual circuit configuration worksheet , 74[...]