AT&T IPC-1600 инструкция обслуживания

305-920 Issue 1 AT&T AT&T Intelligent Ports Card Model 1600 (IPC-1600) User’s Guide[...]

NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without notice. AT&T assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Copyright© 1989 AT&T All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.[...]

Table of Contents Preface Limited Warranty RF Interference Warning Trademarks P-1 P-3 P-4 Ordering Information P-5 P-6 Training Information 1 . Overview Guide Organization What Is an IPC-1600? IPC-1600 Architecture Ports and Drivers Information in the Examples Hexadecimal Notation MS-DOS and UNIX System IPC-1600 Use Strategy 1-1 1-3 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8[...]

Table of Contents 2. MS-DOS Device Driver Installation Introduction Installation Procedure Accessing Serial Ports Removing the MS-DOS Device Driver Limitations of the IPC-1600 MS-DOS Device Driver 2-1 2-2 2-15 2-16 2-18 3. UNIX System Device Driver Installation Introduction Tunable Parameters and Memory Guidelines General Installation Procedures In[...]

Table of Contents 5 . Managing the Serial Ports Introduction 5-1 Definition of IPC-1600 Device Node Names 5-2 IPC-1600 Administration Via hipcutils 5-6 UNIX System V Release 3.2 Administration Via FACE 5-7 6. System Features Features Performance Characteristics 6-1 6-3 Power Consumption 7. Troubleshooting the Intelligent Ports Card 6-5 Introduction[...]

Table of Contents Appendices A. Hardware Parameter Settings Switch, Jumper, Connector Location Information DS1 Switch Settings—Controller Memory Starting Address DS1 Switch Settings—I/O Port Address DS2 Switch Settings—Interrupt Request Level Local Program Memory Size Select Jumper J1 Sample Configuration Record B . Serial Input/Output Device[...]

Table of Contents AT&T 10-Pin Extender Adapter Compatibility with Other I/O System Cabling B-21 B-22 B-26 B-27 Adapter and Cable Ordering Information Adapter Use Information C. AT&T IPC-1600 Ports Cabinet General Description Installation Information C- 1 C- 2 Glossary Index GL-1 IN-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS V[...]

IPC-1600 USER’S GUIDE[...]

List of Figures Switch, Jumper, and Connector Location Information DS1 Controller Memory Starting Address Switches (Default Setting) DS1 Input/Output Port Address Switches (Default Setting) DS2 Interrupt Request Level (Default Setting) Sample Configuration Record RS-232C Voltage Envelope 80-Pin Headers P3 and P4 Connector Pin Identification 16-Port[...]

Preface[...]

Limited Warranty AT&T warrants that this product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship on the date of purchase and that AT&T, at its sole option, will repair or replace this product, provided that you report such a defect to AT&T or an AT&T authorized dealer within one (1) year from the date of purchase. If AT&T c[...]

Limited Warranty All express or implied warranties for this product, including the warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in effect and duration as stated above from the date of purchase, and no warranties, whether express or implied, will apply after this period. Some states do not allow limitations on how [...]

RF Interference Warning This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. All cables used to connect with peripherals must be shielded and grounded for FCC Class B compliance. Operation with cables connected to peripherals which are not shielded and ground[...]

Trademarks The following trademarks are used in this guide: ■ ■ ■ ■ Hayes — Registered trademark of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Incorporated HP — Registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company MS-DOS — Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation UNIX — Registered trademark of AT&T. P-4 IPC-1600 USER’S GUIDE[...]

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Chapter 1: Overview[...]

Guide Organization This guide provides directions on how to install and set up the AT&T Intelligent Ports Card, Model 1600 (IPC-1600). It also explains how the product interacts with other components of your computer system and advises you on troubleshooting. The remainder of this guide is divided into the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Cha[...]

Guide Organization ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Appendix A, “Hardware Parameter Settings,” provides information about setting the Input/Output (I/O) port address, controller memory starting address, and the Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) level for the IPC-1600. A sample configuration record is provided for keeping track of installed card parameters and charact[...]

What Is an IPC-1600? The AT&T Intelligent Ports Card, Model 1600 (IPC-1600) is a sixteen port, intelligent, serial Input/Output (I/O) controller with an 80C186 16-bit microprocessor running at 12.5 MHz. The sixteen RS-232, asynchronous ports are wired to RJ-45 (10-pin) fanout modules via two 80-conductor ribbon cables. The IPC-1600 operates wit[...]

What Is an IPC-1600? ■ ■ ■ Two diskettes [one 3.5-inch, 720-KB diskette (COMCODE 405977737) and one 5.25-inch, 360-KB diskette (COMCODE 405977752)] each labeled “Intelligent Ports Card (IPC-1600) MS-DOS Device Drivers and Diagnostics, Version 1.0.” Two diskettes [one 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette (COMCODE 405977786) and one 5.25-inch, 1.2-MB[...]

IPC-1600 Architecture The architecture of the IPC-1600 provides many useful and powerful multiuser capabilities under the UNIX system. Furthermore, single-user applications using the IPC-1600 for general-purpose I/O, as well as for industrial control, can be done under MS-DOS. IPC-1600 features include the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ One 80C[...]

Ports and Drivers The software that takes care of the I/O tasks between the user terminals/MODEMs/printers and the UNIX system is built into the IPC-1600 firmware to increase the UNIX system performance. End users get the benefit of immediate keyboard/screen response and the enhancement of the overall performance of the UNIX system. The UNIX system[...]

Information in the Examples The contents of most of the displays presented in this guide depend on the particular machine configuration. Therefore, the information displayed on your terminal will vary from the information presented in the examples. In particular, the installation software displays and display options are dynamic with respect to ava[...]

Hexadecimal Notation Throughout this guide, base 16 numbers (hexadecimal) are denoted by a lowercase letter “h” suffix. For example, 100h. 1-8 IPC-1600 USER’S GUIDE[...]

MS-DOS and UNIX System IPC-1600 Use Strategy Native MS-DOS and UNIX System Operation Requirement: The host computer must be set up to have base memory above 512KB (512KB to 640KB) disabled for the IPC-1600 to use controller memory starting addresses 080000h or 090000h. Refer to the customer documentation that came with your AT&T Work Group Syst[...]

MS-DOS and UNIX System IPC-1600 Use Strategy MS-DOS Under Simul-Task and UNIX System Operation If you plan to use MS-DOS under Simul-Task 386 or to use only the UNIX system for the operation of the IPC-1600, skip Chapter 2. Start with Chapter 3, “UNIX System Device Driver Installation,” and follow the instructions for the installation of the so[...]

Chapter 2: MS-DOS Device Driver Installation[...]

Introduction Comment: If you are using only the UNIX system for Intelligent Ports Card operation, you can skip this chapter and go to Chapter 3, “UNIX System Device Driver Installation.” If you plan to use MS-DOS under Simul-Task 386, follow the procedures in Chapter 3. The instructions in this chapter apply only to native MS-DOS. See the secti[...]

Installation Procedure The following steps define the sequence of events for installing the IPC-1600 for use in the native MS-DOS environment. Read the entire procedure and supporting paragraphs before doing the installation. Write down the hardware parameter settings for each board to be installed as you read through the procedure the first time. [...]

Installation Procedure Preconfigure the IPC-1600 Boards Set the starting controller memory address (DS1, SW8—1), the I/O address (DS1, SW11—9), and the IRQ level (DS2, SW8—1) for each IPC-1600 to be installed. Note that IRQ levels are not used by the MS-DOS driver. Therefore all DS2 switches should be set to the OFF position (Note 2). Refer t[...]

Installation Procedure Install the Hardware Refer to Chapter 4, “Hardware Installation,” and follow the instructions for the installation of the board. Ignore any instructions in Chapter 4 involving the DS1 and DS2 DIP switches, since they have already been done in this procedure. Load the Software Power up the system [AT&T Work Group Syste[...]

Installation Procedure Now, change directory (cd) to IPC and copy the files on the diskette in the “A” drive or in the “B” drive to the system disk drive as follows. The example uses the “A” diskette drive; the system disk is the “C” drive. Change directory to an optional separate directory to contain the IPC-1600 software. C: $ cd [...]

Installation Procedure Create or Modify the CONFIG.SYS File Use an editor, such as EDLIN, to change (or create) the CONFIG.SYS file in the root directory of the drive from which you boot MS-DOS. Add the following line to the CONFIG.SYS file if the IPC16DOS.SYS file is in a separate directory. The complete path name must be specified for the DEVICE [...]

Installation Procedure Execute IPC16CNF to Configure the Driver The IPC16CNF.EXE program is used to configure or reconfigured the IPC-1600 MS-DOS driver and to specify individual channel (port) parameters. The following screen shows the initial IPC16CNF program display. IPC1600 CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS Board Memory Driver Start #Brd I/O # Window Su[...]

Installation Procedure Number of Boards Option The N)umber of Brds option is used to specify the number of installed IPC-1600 boards. The default is seven boards. Once specified, the initial table is redrawn to show the number selected. Memory Segment Option The M)emory Segment option is used to specify the controller memory starting address for al[...]

Installation Procedure Start Channel Number Option The S)tart Channel # option is used to specify the beginning channel number for all IPC-1600 provided ports. Each IPC-1600 port in the system is assigned a number that distinguishes it from the other ports in the system. These channel numbers are used by the driver and INT 14h calls. Selecting the [...]

Installation Procedure Channel Parameters Option The following screen shows the initial display for changing parameters for a given IPC-1600 board. The display shows the default parameters. After selecting a channel, options are presented for changing the ENABLE, BAUD, MODE, HANDSHAKE, and NAME parameters. The display is automatically updated to sh[...]

Installation Procedure After selecting a channel, the following options are available. Q)uit E)nable B)aud M)ode H)andshake N)ame C)hange Chanl # Select Parameter : The E)nable option is used to enable (ENBL) or disable (DSBL) the selected channel (port) as shown in the following screen display. Select Settings : The B)aud option is used to set the[...]

Installation Procedure The H)andshake option is used to select the flow control for the selected channel (port). The following screen display shows how to select the flow control options. A) NONE B) XON/XOFF C) RTS/CTS D) BOT H Select Handshake Protocol : The N)ame option is used to change the MS-DOS name assigned to the channel. No name is used if[...]

Installation Procedure Finishing Up Quitting the IPC16CNF program using the Q)uit option produces various messages depending on what has been done before the exit request. During the exit process, a combination of the following prompts can be displayed. Re-Configure the IPC1600(s) (Y/*) : Responding “Y” to this prompt causes the IPC-1600 to be [...]

Installation Procedure Reconfigure the Boards If Necessary Requirement: Be sure to take notes throughout this phase of installation. Write down I/O addresses and the memory addresses so that once the device drivers have been installed you will have a permanent record to which you may later refer. Likewise, if you are going to remove or add a board,[...]

Accessing Serial Ports After you have completed the hardware phase of the installation and the configured driver is loaded, use the serial I/O ports on the IPC-1600 as if they were files with file names COM5 through COM20 ..., as applicable. MS-DOS DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION 2-15[...]

Removing the MS-DOS Device Driver To remove the Intelligent Ports Card MS-DOS device driver from the system, use an editor, such as EDLIN, to delete the entry in the CONFIG.SYS file which corresponds to DEVICE=IPCIPC16DOC.SYS. Then reboot the system. If you want to free the system disk space occupied by the IPC-1600 software, delete (DEL) the IPC[...]

Removing the MS-DOS Device Driver The following screen display shows how to remove only IPC-1600 driver and configuration software files from the system disk. The IPC16DIA diagnostic program remains on the system disk. C: $ del ipcipc16dos.sy s C: $ del ipcipc16conf.ex e C: $ After editing the CONFIG.SYS file, reboot the system to reconfigure [...]

Limitations of the IPC-1600 MS-DOS Device Driver All IPC-1600 boards in the system must be assigned the same starting controller memory address; otherwise, only one board can be accessed under native MS-DOS. All IPC-1600s can be diagnosed regardless of controller memory address assignments; however, the controller memory address switch settings mus[...]

Chapter 3: UNIX System Device Driver Installation[...]

Introduction Comment: If you are using only native MS-DOS for IPC-1600 operation, you can skip this chapter. Chapter 2, “MS-DOS Device Driver Installation,” provides MS-DOS driver installation and setup instructions. If you intend to run MS-DOS under Simul-Task 386, use the installation instruction in this chapter. This chapter provides instruc[...]

Tunable Parameters and Memory Guidelines The following table shows the tunable parameter guidelines for IPC-1600. IPC-1600 TUNABLE PARAMETERS SYSTEM MEMORY PARAMETER 2MB 4MB 8MB 16 MB+ NCLIST 120 170 560 1180 NPROC 100 150 200 400 NREGION 210 300 600 1200 The installation of the IPC-1600 UNIX system driver and related software is independent of the[...]

Tunable Parameters and Memory Guidelines Sufficient system memory must be available to support the number of IPC-1600 boards being installed. The following system memory guidelines should be followed. IPC-1600 SYSTEM MEMORY GUIDELINES NUMBER MINIMUM OF SYSTEM IPC-1600s MEMORY 1 2MB 2 OR 3 4MB 4 8MB 5 TO 7 16MB UNIX SYSTEM DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION[...]

General Installation Procedures Power up the AT&T WGS computer, making sure that no diskette is in the diskette drive(s) during the boot phase. Wait until the UNIX system is ready, and then log in using either “root” or the privileged access user administration login you have been assigned. Insert the “Intelligent Ports Card (IPC-1600) UN[...]

Installation Procedures Comment 1: Comment 2: The installation software displays are dynamic and depend on the type and configuration of the machine. All possibilities are not presented in the examples. AT&T Framed Access Command Environment (FACE) subsystem is an optionally orderable product. If available, the AT&T FACE software should be [...]

Installation Procedures Enter the number corresponding to the action you want to specify. After you specify either item 1 or 2, you will be asked to confirm your choice. Specifying item 3 terminates the installation process with nothing being installed. Select option 2 to install the device driver and the AT&T FACE menus for the IPC-1600. The i[...]

Installation Procedures Specify Shared or Board-Unique Hardware Interrupt Assignment The installation process then asks you to specify how hardware interrupts are to be assigned. The IPC-1600, Intelligent Ports Card - Version 1.0 package allows the ports boards to be configured to all use the same interrupt (shared) or for each board to be configur[...]

Installation Procedures Specify Shared or Board-Unique Controller Memory Assignment The installation process then asks you to specify how controller memory is to be assigned. The IPC-1600, Intelligent Ports Card - Version 1.0 package allows the ports boards to be configured to all use the same controller memory (shared) or for each board to be conf[...]

Installation Procedures If you specify to share controller memory among all boards, you are then asked to select the controller memory starting address to be used by all IPC-1600 boards as follows. The IPC-1600 comes from the factory with the controller memory address range set to 080000h-08FFFFh. Remember to select a controller memory address rang[...]

Installation Procedures Specify the Number of Boards You are then asked to specify the number of boards to be installed as follows. Remember that the number of boards indicated in the example is dynamic with respect to the system type and available system configuration resources. The current system configuration will allow for up to 7 IPC-1600 cont[...]

Installation Procedures Assigning Board-Unique Hardware Interrupt Request Level If you specified board-unique hardware interrupt assignments, the system now displays a list of available hardware interrupts and prompts you to enter the interrupt number to be assigned to the first board that you wish to install. At the factory the hardware is set to [...]

Installation Procedures Assigning an I/O Address The system now displays a list of available I/O addresses and prompts you to enter the I/O address to be assigned to the board. The IPC-1600 comes from the factory with the I/O address set to 100h; if I/O address 100h is already assigned, the first available I/O address in the displayed list appears [...]

Installation Procedures Assigning Board-Unique Starting Controller Memory Address If you specified board-unique controller memory assignment, the system now displays a list of available starting controller memory addresses and prompts you to enter the address to be assigned to the board. The IPC-1600 comes from the factory with the controller memor[...]

Installation Procedures Remember that if you are adding more than one board, the controller memory addresses should not conflict. The IPC-1600 is 16-bit transfer board requiring 64KB of host memory. Also, 8-bit and 16-bit transfer boards cannot share a 128KB memory window. Controller memory address space cannot conflict with Basic Input/Output Syst[...]

Installation Procedures Confirming the Data After you enter the three items of data, a confirmation screen displays your choices and prompts you either to verify what you have selected or to indicate that it is unacceptable. The following is an example of how the display and prompt may appear on your screen: ****************************************[...]

Installation Procedures Following the acceptance of the last board, an overall IPC-1600 configuration summary is displayed. The following is an example of how the display and prompt may appear on your screen: Board # TYPE IRQ I/O Addr . Mem. Addr ------ - --- - -- - -------- - -------- - 1. IPC-160 0 10 100 080000 2 . IPC-160 0 10 110 080000 Is thi[...]

Installation Procedures Completing Driver Installation After you enter Y in response to the last prompt, the system completes the driver installation by rebuilding the UNIX system kernel. This process takes several minutes. The following message appears: The UNIX Operating System will now be rebuilt. This will take approximately 2 minutes. Please w[...]

Installation Procedures Once the kernel has been rebuilt, another message displays: Confirm To complete the install/remove process a shutdown is now being initiated automatically . Make sure your floppy drive is empty. If you are installing or removing controller boards, you may power down the system after the shutdown has completed. Strike ENTER w[...]

Modifying Kernel Configuration Removing All IPC-1600 Boards To remove all IPC-1600 board information from the kernel, log in as “root” and execute removepkg. When prompted, select the “IPC-1600, Intelligent Ports Card — Version 1.0” item. Changing IPC-1600 Configuration You can reinstall the driver on top of the current driver when you ne[...]

Chapter 4: Hardware Installation[...]

Introduction The IPC-1600 board can be installed in any 16-bit or 32-bit bus expansion slot in following machines: ■ AT&T 6386E Work Group System ■ AT&T 6386/25 Work Group System ■ AT&T 6386E/33 Work Group System ■ AT&T 6386E/33 Work Group System Model S. Refer to the appropriate “User's Guide” supplied with your ma[...]

Preparation Prepare Machine for Installation If the machine is powered-up and is running the UNIX operating system, use the shutdown command to bring down the operating system as shown in the following screen display. # cd / # shutdown Set the power switch of the system and of all external devices to “OFF.” Unplug the system module power cord. [...]

Preparation Prepare the IPC-1600 for Installation Set the Controller Memory Starting Address Locate the DS1 Dual In-line Package (DIP) switch (a group of eleven switches) on the IPC-1600. Refer to Appendix A, “Hardware Parameter Settings,“ for switch location information and instructions on how to set the controller memory starting address (DS1[...]

Connect the 16-Ports Fanout Module Cables After setting the I/O port address, the controller memory starting address, and the hardware interrupt request level for the board, you are ready to connect the ribbon cables and port modular cables to the 16-Ports Fanout module as follows. If you have the optional AT&T IPC-1600 Ports Cabinet, locate an[...]

Connect the Ribbon Cables to the IPC-1600 Route the ribbon cables from the 16-Ports Fanout module to the host computer. Thread the ends of the ribbon cables through the board slot opening in the host computer and connect them to the IPC-1600 board. The connectors are keyed for proper alignment with the 80-pin headers on the board. Observe the port [...]

Install the Board Follow the instructions in the documentation that came with your machine for installing a board. Carefully pass the excess ribbon cable through the board slot opening until the board can be plugged into the 16- or 32-bit Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus connector. Align the IPC-1600 board with the selected board slot and p[...]

Chapter 5: Managing the Serial Ports[...]

Introduction This chapter defines the IPC-1600 device node names used in the UNIX system. This chapter also describes how to manage the serial I/O ports using either the hipcutils (1) command or the AT&T Framed Access Command Environment (FACE), which is optionally available with the UNIX System V/386 Release 3.2 and later. (If you are using th[...]

Definition of IPC-1600 Device Node Names Node Names There are two classes of device node names: ■ ttyis xyy (for software) ■ ttyih xyy (for hardware). The x is the board occurrence number. Board numbers are 1 through 7. The yy is the port number on the IPC-1600 board. Port numbers are 01 through 16. 5-2 IPC-1600 USER’S GUIDE[...]

Definition of IPC-1600 Device Node Names The following table shows all available device names for the serial ports with multiple IPC-1600 installation. IPC-1600 Board Device Names for Ports 1 through 16 Number 1 /dev/ttyis101 — /dev/ttyis116 (no RS-232C handshake) /dev/ttyih101 — /dev/ttyih116 (with RS-232C handshake) 2 /dev/ttyis201 — /dev/t[...]

Definition of IPC-1600 Device Node Names Software Device Class The /dev/ttyis xyy device type must be used for I/O devices (terminals, printers, MODEMs, etc.) when software flow control is desired. The ttyis xyy class of device node names does not support hardware flow control via the standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA) RS-232C hardwar[...]

Definition of IPC-1600 Device Node Names Hardware Device Class The ttyih xyy provides the standard EIA RS-232C hardware handshaking and monitors the following: ■ ■ ■ Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Clear To Send (CTS) Ring Indicator (RI). The detection of the DCD loss causes the port to log off if the Hang UP on final CLose (HUPCL) flag is set. In [...]

IPC-1600 Administration Via hipcutils The hipcutils command is used to administer IPC-1600 ports. The command is used to reset ports that are hung or otherwise not operable and to configure the Data Carrier Detect (DCD) wink and break durations for a port. Refer to the hipcutils (1) manual page which is provided as part of this package for addition[...]

UNIX System V Release 3.2 Administration Via FACE The AT&T Framed Access Command Environment (FACE) subsystem is an optionally orderable product which provides an enhanced UNIX system user interface. Contact your AT&T Service Representative or authorized dealer for more information. The serial I/O ports are all under the control of the FACE[...]

UNIX System V Release 3.2 Administration Via FACE In order for the Flow Control selection to select the device properly, you must explicitly set the Flow Control field or, at the least, you must move the cursor through the field. For Serial Printer Setup using the IPC-1600, select the “Serial Printer Port Setup” and refer to the UNIX System V/3[...]

Chapter 6: System Features[...]

Features The IPC-1600 works in either 16-bit or 32-bit expansion I/O slots. The IPC-1600 provides sixteen identically configured serial I/O ports with a full complement of Electronic Industries Association (EIA) RS-232C/Consultative Committee International Telegraph and Telephone (CCITT) V.28 standard interface on both input and output supporting t[...]

Features ■ Break sequence (transmit data line held “low” for two consecutive stop-bit sequences). In addition, modem-handshaking line discipline and receive-error detection (such as framing error, data overrun error, and parity error) are built in. Transmit and receive data are buffered through the on-board Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) [...]

Performance Characteristics The IPC-1600 supports the following bit per second rates: 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1800, 1200, 600, 300, 200, 150, 134.5, 110, 75, and 50. The performance of the IPC-1600 expressed in terms of line occupancy at a prescribed baud rate in the raw and cooked modes with no flow control is as follows. In the cooked mod[...]

Performance Characteristics The output capacity of the IPC-1600 is determined by the number of lines (ports) simultaneously operating at 98% occupancy with no flow control as follows. Raw Mode: 16 ports at 4,800 bps 16 ports at 9,600 bps 14 ports at 19,200 bps 7 ports at 38,400 bps Cooked Mode: 16 ports at 4,800 bps 16 ports at 9,600 bps 14 ports a[...]

Power Consumption The IPC-1600 is supplied with +5V, +12V, and –12V via the Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) adapter card. The total typical case power consumption is as follows: +5V @ 2.00 Amperes = 10.0 Watts +12V @ 0.07 Amperes = 0.8 Watts –12V @ 0.10 Amperes = 1.2 Watts Total Power = 12.0 Watts (Typical) SYSTEM FEATURES 6-5[...]

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting the Intelligent Ports Card[...]

Introduction This chapter includes detailed information on troubleshooting the Intelligent Ports Card and the use of the diagnostic program supplied on the “Intelligent Ports Card (IPC-1600) MS-DOS Device Drivers and Diagnostics, Version 1.0” diskette. Information on how to use the IPC-1600 with other products and other “Helpful Hints” are [...]

MS-DOS Boot Error Message The following error messages may be displayed at system boot time and can be caused by an incorrect board configuration. SRAM MEMORY ERROR (Indicates faulty memory or memory not found.) BIOS RESET ERROR (Indicates BIOS failed to initialize correctly.) The following error messages may be displayed at system boot time and ca[...]

IPC-1600 Diagnostics Copy Diagnostics to the System Disk Comment: This procedure is only for systems running native MS-DOS from the system disk drive. Power up the system [AT&T Work Group System (WGS) computer] to boot native MS-DOS (Version 3.0 or later) from the system disk drive. Insert the “Intelligent Ports Card (IPC-1600) MS-DOS Device [...]

IPC-1600 Diagnostics Now, change directory (cd) to IPC and copy the IPC16DIA.COM file on the diskette in the “A” drive or in the “B” drive to the system disk drive as follows. The example uses the “A” drive. Change directory to an optional separate directory to contain the IPC-1600 software. C: $ cd ipc Copy the file from the “A” dr[...]

IPC-1600 Diagnostics How to Run Diagnostics IPC-1600 diagnostics are run by executing the IPC16DIA program under native MS-DOS. There are six diagnostics which can be selectively executed from the IPC16DIA program. The program is terminated by the ESC key. Note that it is necessary to change the controller memory address assignment IPC-1600 boards [...]

IPC-1600 Diagnostics You are next asked to select the starting memory address for the board to be tested as follows. Select the appropriate number (1-7) for the IPC-1600 memory address : 1)80000H 2)90000 H 3)A0000H 4)B0000H 5)C0000H 6)D0000H You are then asked to specify the IRQ level for the board to be tested as follows. 7)E0000H Select the appro[...]

IPC-1600 Diagnostics The IPC16DIA program is terminated by entering an escape (ESC). The following screen shows that all diagnostics were successfully executed once for the specified board and then an ESC entered to quit the program. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ******** IPC-1600 DIAGNOSTICS ******[...]

IPC-1600 Diagnostics IPC-1600 Test Descriptions Host 64KB Dual-Ported Memory Tests The host processor dual-ported memory test diagnostics execute in the host processor. These tests write to memory, read the memory, and compare what is read to what was written. The IPC-1600 is held reset and the dual-ported memory is enabled during test execution. H[...]

IPC-1600 Diagnostics IPC-1600 Communication Ports Tests The communication ports tests execute in both the host processor and the IPC-1600. These tests use the IPC-1600 FEPOS to exercise each port on the IPC-1600. A combination of four baud rate (1200, 9600, 19200, and 38400 bps), four data word sizes (5, 6, 7, and 8 bits), two stop bits (1 and 2), [...]

Helpful Hints Typically, the lower interrupts on the Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus are used by other circuit boards in the system. Therefore, to prevent configuration conflicts, try using some of the higher interrupts (IRQ 10, IRQ 11, and IRQ 15) for the Intelligent Ports Card. Make sure that the Intelligent Ports Card is installed in a [...]

Helpful Hints When using a Hayes* compatible MODEM, dial out once to configure the MODEM before caIling into the MODEM. The AT&T 446 Laser Printer and the HP† LaserJet Series II printer must be installed on a serial port configured as a ttyih xyy device under the UNIX system. Use stty clocal to prevent loss of printer data for printers which [...]

Appendix A: Hardware Parameter Settings[...]

Switch, Jumper, Connector Location Information The IPC-1600 has switches for selecting the following: ■ Controller memory starting address range (DS1, SW8 through SW1) ■ I/O port address (DS1, SW11 through SW9) ■ Hardware Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) level (DS2, SW8 through SW1). A jumper (shunt) is used for selecting the size of local program Ran[...]

Switch, Jumper, Connector Location Information FANOUT CONNECTIONS P3 (PORTS 9 — 16) AND LOCAL PROGRAM P4 (PORTS 1 — 8) MEMORY SIZE SELECT JUMPER (J1) DS1 DS2 J1 P3 P4 DS1 DS2 11 , 10, 9 8— 1 8— 1 INTERRUPT CIRCUIT BOARD REQUEST (IRQ) LEVEL SWITCHES CONTROLLER MEMORY STARTING ADDRESS SWITCHES INPUT/OUTPUT PORT ADDRESS SWITCHES Figure A-1: Sw[...]

DS1 Switch Settings—Controller Memory Starting Address The factory set controller memory starting address (hexadecimal) is 80000h. (The h is used to denote a hexadecimal number.) The Dual In-line Package (DIP) switch designated DS1, SW8 through SW1 selects the base or starting address of RAM. The address range must be set such that it does not co[...]

DS1 Switch Settings—Controller Memory Starting Address The following table shows the switch settings for some of the possible controller memory starting addresses. Note: The IPC-1600 UNIX system driver installation scripts support only selected starting controller memory addresses as standard. The installation script displays the appropriate stan[...]

DS1 Switch Setings—Controller Memory Starting Address DS1 CONTROLLER MEMORY STARTING ADDRESS SETTINGS (See Figure A-2) ADDRESS SWITCH POSITIONS (Hexadecimal) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (A23) (A22) (A21) (A20) (A19) (A18) (A17) (A16) 080000—08FFFF * ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON 090000—09FFF F ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON OFF 0A0000—0AFFFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF O[...]

DS1 Switch Settings—Controller Memory Starting Address DS1 CONTROLLER MEMORY STARTING ADDRESS SETTINGS (Cont’d) (See Figure A-2) ADDRESS SWITCH POSITIONS (Hexadecimal) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (A23) (A22) (A21) (A20) (A19) (A18) (A17) (A16) 3F0000—3FFFF F ON ON OFF OFF ON ON ON ON I I I I I I I I I C00000—C0FFFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON C10000—C1[...]

DS1 Switch Settings—Controller Memory Starting Address DS1 CONTROLLER MEMORY STARTING ADDRESS SETTINGS (Cont’d) (See Figure A-2) ADDRESS SWITCH POSITIONS (Hexadecimal) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (A23) (A22) (A21) (A20) (A19) (A18) (A17) (A16) E00000—E0FFF F OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON E10000—E1FFF F OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF E20000—E2FFF F OFF OFF [...]

DS1 Switch Settings—I/O Port Address The factory set I/O port address (hexadecimal) is 100h. (The h is used to denote a hexadecimal number.) The Dual In-line Package (DIP) switch designated DS1, SW11 through SW9 selects the port address of the output ports. The address must be set such that it does not conflict with other I/O addresses in the PC [...]

DS1 Switch Settings—I/O Port Address The following table shows the switch settings for the range of possible I/O port addresses. DS1 INPUT/OUTPUT PORT ADDRESS SETTINGS (See Figure A-3) ADDRESS SWITCH POSITIONS (Hexadecimal) 11 10 9 (Disabled) OFF OFF OFF 100 * OFF OFF ON 110 OFF ON OFF 120 OFF ON ON 200 ON OFF OFF 220 ON OFF ON 300 ON ON OFF 320 [...]

DS2 Switch Settings—Interrupt Request Level The Dual In-line Package (DIP) switch designated DS2, SW8 through SW1 select the IRQ level to be used by the IPC-1600 to interrupt the host processor. Only one of the eight switches is set to ON; the other seven switches must be set to OFF. At the factory, the hardware Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) level is s[...]

DS2 Switch Settings—Interrupt Request Level The following table shows the switch settings for the range of possible IRQ levels. DS2 INTERRUPT REQUEST SWITCH SETTINGS (See Figure A-4) IRQ 3 2 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ10* IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ15 SWITCH POSITION 8 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 7 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 6 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF O[...]

Local Program Memory Size Select Jumper J1 Jumper J1 selects the size of the local program memory. This jumper is set at the factory to the correct position. The IPC-1600 has J1 set to 16KB (two 8Kx8 SRAM chips U1 and U2). Local Program Memory Jumper Settings Jumper Positions Memory Size J1 16KB 64KB Pins 2 and 3 Pins 1 and 2 A-12 IPC-1600 USER’S[...]

Sample Configuration Record A sample configuration record is provided in Figure A-5 as a job aid in recording installation information. Sample entries for two IPC-1600 are shown in Figure A-5. HARDWARE PARAMETER SETTINGS A-13[...]

Sample Configuration Record A-14 IPC-1600 USER’S GUIDE[...]

Appendix B: Serial Input/Output Device Interface[...]

Serial Port Characteristics At the IPC-1600 RJ-45 type modular jack connectors, each serial port is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). To connect an I/O device (terminal or MODEM) to a serial port requires a 10-conductor or 8-conductor modular cable and the appropriate 10-pin or 8-pin modular to 25-pin connector adapter. Modular cables an[...]

Voltage Envelope The region between +3V and –3V is defined as the transition region and is considered an invalid level. A voltage more negative than –12V or more positive than +12V is also considered an invalid level. During the transmission of data, the “marking” condition is used to denote the binary state “1” and the “spacing” co[...]

IPC-1600 80-Pin Headers P3 and P4 P3 and P4 are each eighty-pin, right-angle headers. The 16-Ports Fanout Module ribbon cables connect to these headers as shown in Figure B-2. Connector P4 is used for ports 1 through 8; connector P3 is used for ports 9 through 16. The 16-Ports Fanout Module cable assembly has two 80-conductor ribbon cables. Cable ?[...]

IPC-1600 80-Pin Headers P3 and P4 P3 OR P4 80-PIN HEADER PIN 40 PIN 1 PIN 41 PIN 80 IPC-1600 CIRCUIT BOARD LEAD 1 IDENTIFIER 16-PORTS FANOUT CABLE ASSEMBLY CABLE P4 CONNECTS TO P4 (PORTS 1 -- 8) CABLE P3 CONNECTS TO P3 (PORTS 9 -- 16) Figure B-2: 80-Pin Headers P3 and P4 Connector Pin Identification B-4 IPC-1600 USER’S GUIDE[...]

lPC-1600 80-Pin Headers P3 and P4 IPC-1600 80-PIN HEADERS PIN SIGNAL NAME NUMBER P4 CONNECTOR P3 CONNECTOR 01 Data Terminal Ready 7 (DTR7) Data Terminal Ready 15 (DTR15) 02 Request To Send 5 (RTS5) Request To Send 13 (RTS13) 03 Request To Send 7 (RTS7) Request To Send 15 (RTS15) 04 Ring indicator 7 (RI7) Ring Indicator 15 (R115) 05 Clear To Send 8 [...]

IPC-1600 80-Pin Headers P3 and P4 IPC-1600 80-PIN CONNECTORS (Cont’d) PIN SIGNAL NAME NUMBER P4 CONNECTOR P3 CONNECTOR 41 Data Terminal Ready 3 (DTR3) Data Terminal Ready 11 (DTR11) 42 Ground (GND) Ground (GRD) 43 Request To Send 3 (RTS3) Request To Send 11 (RTS11) 44 Ground (GND) Ground (GRD) 45 Ring Indicator 4 (RI4) Ring Indicator 12 (RI12) 46[...]

16-Ports Fanout Module Assembly The 16-Ports Fanout Module Assembly provides sixteen RJ-45 type, 10-pin modular jack connectors. Two 80-conductor ribbon cables connect the modular jack connectors to the two 80-pin headers (P3 and P4) on the IPC-1600 board. Figure B-3 shows the 16-Ports Fanout Module Assembly. Cable/header signal and pin information[...]

16-Ports Fanout Module Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 GROUND LUG (16) CABLE P3 (PORTS 9 -- 16) CABLE P4 (PORTS 1 -- 8) “P4” CONNECTS TO P4 CABLE P3 (PORTS 9 -- 16) “P3” CONNECTS TO P3 Figure B-3: 16-Ports Fanout Module Assembly RIGHT SIDE WIRE FRAME MOUNTING SLOTS TURNED 180 DEGREES TO SHOW CONNECTORS B-8 IPC-1600 USER’S [...]

RJ-45 Type Modular Jack Connector Figure B-4 identifies the RJ-45 type modular jack connector pins used on the 16-port fanout module assembly. Signal flow is identified with respect to the IPC-1600. 2 PIN 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PIN 10 PIN SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL FLOW 1 Data Set Ready (DSR) Input 2 Ring Indicator (RI) Input 3 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Input 4 D[...]

Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Connections Overview AT&T adapters are separately orderable for connecting the 10-pin IPC-1600 serial I/O ports to serial printers and I/O devices configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). AT&T adapters are also available for connecting equipment to the host system DB-9 integral port. Each of these adapters [...]

Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Connections AT&T NULL MODEM ADAPTER FEMALE COMCODE 846362788 PIN 10 PIN 1 PIN 6 PIN 9 PIN 1 PIN 5 IPC-1600 CONNECTS TO MALE DATA TERMINAL EQUIPMENT DB-9 EQUIPMENT Reserved Ring Indicator (RI) Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Signal Ground (SG) Receive Data (RD) Transmit Data (TD) Clear To Send (C[...]

Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Connections FEMALE AT&T STRAIGHT THRU ADAPTER COMCODE 846373413 PIN 6 PIN 10 PIN 1 PIN 9 PIN 1 PIN 5 10-CONDUCTOR CONNECTS TO MALE MODULAR CABLE DB-9 INTEGRAL PORT Reserved (See Note.) Ring Indicator (RI) Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Signal Ground (SG) Receive Data (RD) Transmit Data (TD) Cle[...]

Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Connections 10-Pin to DB-25 DTE Adapters AT&T Terminal/Printer Adapters The AT&T Terminal/Printer Adapter is an RJ-45 (10) to DB-25 DTE connector. Both male (COMCODE 846362739) and female (COMCODE 846362747) RJ-45 (10) to DB-25 versions of this adapter are available. Figure B-7 shows the connection diagram of t[...]

Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Connections AT&T TERM/PRINTER (DTE) ADAPTER FEMALE COMCODE 846362747 PIN 14 MALE COMCODE 846362739 PIN 1 PIN 10 PIN 1 PIN 25 PIN 13 IPC-1600 DATA TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TERMINAL/PRINTER (DTE) Reserved Ring Indicator (RI) Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Signal Ground (SG) Receive Data (RD) Transmit D[...]

Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Connections AT&T PRINTER (DTR) ADAPTER MALE COMCODE 846373405 PIN 10 PIN 1 PIN 14 PIN 25 PIN 1 PIN 13 IPC-1600 DATA TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TERMINAL/PRINTER (DTE) Reserved Ring Indicator (RI) Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Signal Ground (SG) Receive Data (RD) Transmit Data (TD) Clear To Send (CTS) R[...]

Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE) Connections Overview Adapters are separately orderable for connecting the 10-pin IPC-1600 serial I/O ports and the host system DB-25 integral port to serial printers, I/O terminals, and modems configured as Data Circuit-terminating Equipment (DCE). AT&T ACU/MODEM (DCE) Adapters The AT&T ACU/MODEM (DC[...]

Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE) Connections AT&T ACU/MODEM (DCE) ADAPTER FEMALE COMCODE 846362762 MALE COMCODE 846362754 PIN 14 PIN 10 PIN 1 PIN 25 PIN 1 PIN 13 IPC-1600 DATA COMMUNICATIONS DATA TERMINAL EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT (MODEM) Reserved Ring Indicator (RI) Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Signal Ground (SG) Recei[...]

Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE) Connections AT&T REMOTE CONSOLE ADAPTER MALE COMCODE 846362770 PIN 10 PIN 1 PIN 14 PIN 25 PIN 1 PIN 13 10-CONDUCTOR INTEGRAL DB-25 (DCE) MODULAR CABLE REMOTE CONSOLE INTERFACE Data Set Ready (DSR) (See Note.) Ring Indicator (RI) Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Signal Ground (SG) Recei[...]

10-Conductor Modular Cables The 10-conductor modular cables are separately orderable in the following lengths: ■ 10-foot cable (COMCODE 846362705) ■ 25-foot cable (COMCODE 846362713) ■ 50-foot cable (COMCODE 846362721) The pinouts for these connectorized cables are shown in Figure B-11. SERIAL I/O DEVICE INTERFACE B-19[...]

10-Conductor Modular Cables COMPUTER/PORTS CARD PLUG CONNECTOR 10 1 1 GROUND LOCKING LUG TAB TERMINAL/PRINTER/MODEM PLUG CONNECTOR 10 LOCKING TAB PIN CARD END SIGNAL NAME TERMINAL END SIGNAL NAME 10 No Connection (NC) Shield (Ground Lug) 9 Request To Send (RTS) Request To Send (RTS) 8 Clear To Send (CTS) Clear To Send (CTS) 7 Transmit Data (TD) Tra[...]

AT&T 10-Pin Extender Adapter The AT&T 10-Pin Extender Adapter (COMCODE 846362804) is an RJ-45 (10) to RJ-45 (10) connector. It is used to connect to lengths of 10-conductor modular cable. Limitations on cable length are application dependent. Figure B-12 shows a connection diagram of this adapter. This adapter is separately orderable. AT&am[...]

Compatibility with Other I/O System Cabling Overview To protect the investment in existing systems and cabling, provisions have been made to use the existing system cables and connectors with the IPC-1600. The existing cabling is used along with the appropriate IPC-1600 modular cables and adapters (previously described) to connect an IPC-1600 to th[...]

Compatibility with Other I/O System Cabling Intelligent Ports Card Model 802 (IPC-802) Interface When an IPC-1600 replaces an IPC-802, the existing serial I/O cables are used along with 8-conductor or new 10-conductor modular cables and associated adapters to provide the serial I/O connections. Figure B-13 shows how to connect IPC-1600 serial ports[...]

Compatibility with Other I/O System Cabling 3B2 Computer PORTS/EPORTS Interface Caution: Do NOT plug a 3B2 computer cross-over modular RJ-45 cable directly into the IPC-1600 RJ-45 receptacle (jack) connector. Inserting a 3B2 computer modular cable directly into an IPC-1600 jack does not provide RS-232C communication. Appropriate RJ-45 to DB-25 adap[...]

Compatibility with Other I/O System Cabling IPC-1600 EQUIPMENT 3B2 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Example A EXISTING 8-CONDUCTOR MODULAR CABLE 10-CONDUCTOR MODULAR CABLE IPC-1600 RJ-45 (10) TO DB-25 MALE AT&T ACU/MODEM (DCE) ADAPTER (COMCODE 846362754) 8-PIN TO DB-25 FEMALE TERMINAL/PRINTER ADAPTER (p/n 232-22-25-006) EXISTING EQUIPMENT Example B EXISTING [...]

Adapter and Cable Ordering Information The following table summarizes the adapters and cables available for use with the IPC-1600 and identifies the COMCODES and Price Element Codes (PECs). Contact your AT&T Sales Representative or authorized dealer for additional information. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION COMCODE PEC LABEL FIG. Modular Cables and Cabl[...]

Adapter Use Information The following table identifies the appropriate AT&T adapter for connecting certain equipment to a serial port on the IPC-1600. CONNECTING EQUIPMENT AT&T ADAPTER DEVICE DESCRIPTION COMCODE DESCRIPTION FIG. Character 605 846362739 Male DB-25 (DTE) B-7 Display 610 846362739 Male DB-25 (DTE) B-7 Terminal 615 846362739 Ma[...]

Adapter Use Information CONNECTING EQUIPMENT AT&T ADAPTER DEVICE DESCRIPTION COMCODE DESCRIPTION FIG. AT&T 222 846362754 Male DB-25 (DCE) B-9 PARADYNE 224 846362754 Male DB-25 (DCE) B-9 MODEM DL424 846362754 Male DB-25 (DCE) B-9 DM424 846362754 Male DB-25 (DCE) B-9 Daisy 455 (Serial) 846362747 Female DB-25 (DTE) B-7 Wheel 455 (Parallel) Not[...]

Appendix C: AT&T IPC-1600 Ports Cabinet[...]

General Description Purpose The AT&T IPC-1600 Ports Cabinet (Figure C-1) is a wire-frame assembly providing mounting space for two 16-Ports Fanout modules (COMCODE 405977869). The cabinet can be placed on a table or floor or can be mounted on a wall or other stable surface. The wire-frame assembly includes wiring guides to facilitate the organi[...]

Installation Information Comment: Before doing any installation activity, you should first read through all the information in this section to gain a complete understanding of what needs to be done. General Instructions The general sequence to install the IPC-1600 ports cabinet is as follows. Step 1: Decide where and how to mount the cabinet. Step [...]

Installation Information Choosing a Mounting Location The AT&T IPC-1600 Ports Cabinet must be located within about 7 cable feet (2 meters), the length of the fanout module cable assembly, of the host machine. The method of mounting (floor, table, or wall) is a matter of convenience for your particular installation. The most physically secure me[...]

Installation Information Installing the 16-Ports Fanout Module It is recommended that the upper position of the two mounting positions be used first to facilitate easy addition of the second 16-Ports Fanout module. The 16-Ports Fanout module snaps into the wire-frame assembly from the front of the assembly (Figure C-2). First put the slot on the le[...]

Installation Information AT&T Figure C-1: AT&T IPC-1600 Ports Cabinet AT&T IPC-1600 PORTS CABINET C-5[...]

Installation Information BUSHING FOR WALL MOUNTING FIRST FANOUT OR FEET FOR TABLE POSITION MODULE INTEGRATED WIRE MANAGEMENT LOOPS 16-MODULAR CABLES 2-80 CONDUCTOR RIBBON CABLES Figure C-2: AT&T IPC-1600 Ports Cabinet Assembly Drawing C-6 IPC-1600 USER’S GUIDE[...]

Glossary ACU An Automatic Calling Unit is a device used to make calls (dial) on a telephone network. address ASCII Code BIOS boot boot block boot program buffer character device configuration controller A number, label, or name that indicates the location of information in the computer’s memory. American Standard Code for Information Interchange?[...]

Glossary DCE Data Circuit-terminating Equipment or Data Communication Equipment is equipment which converts Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) binary serial data to be used by a communications facility. DCE is common carrier equipment such as MODEMS, electronic switches, and computers. device diagnostic DIP directory directory entry, entry directory hie[...]

Glossary Dual In-line Package example, any equipment at which a communication path begins or ends such as printers, data terminals, and computers. A device on which an integrated circuit or other small components are mounted. It provides a protective casing for the components and pin connections for plugging the chip in a circuit board. Dual In-lin[...]

Glossary execute FEP FEPOS FIFO file file descriptor filename 1. Informally, to run a program. 2. To replace the text segment and data segments of a process with a given program [1]. The Front End Processor is the IPC-1600 central processing unit. The Front End Processor Operating System is the downloaded program running in the IPC-1600. A named pe[...]

Glossary file system getty init interrupt kernel line discipline login 1. A collection of files that can be mounted on a block special file; each file of a file system appears exactly once in the i-list of the file system and is accessible via some path from the root directory of the file system. 2. The collection of all files on a computer. 3. The[...]

Glossary memory null device operating system pipe pipeline ports program raw device reboot 1. Same as memory image. 2. Physical memory represents the available space in main memory; programs are either swapped or paged into physical memory for execution. 3. Virtual memory management techniques permit programs to treat disk storage as an extension o[...]

Glossary root RS-232C shell shell script signal single-user special file spool 1. 2. 3. 4. A distinguished directory that constitutes the origin of the directory hierarchy in a file system [1]. Specifically, the origin for the file system [2] with the conventional path name slash (/). The origin of the directory hierarchy in a file system [1]. The [...]

Glossary standard error standard input standard output startup super user One of three files described under standard output. The second of three files described under standard output. Open files, customarily available when a process begins, with file descriptors 0, 1, 2, and stdio names “stdin,” “stdout,” “stderr;” where possible, util[...]

Index A Accessing Serial Ports via MS-DOS, 2-15 Adapters AT&T 10-Pin Extender Adapter, B-21 AT&T ACU/MODEM (DCE) Adapters, B-16 AT&T Null MODEM Adapter, B-10 AT&T Printer (DTR) Adapter, B-13 AT&T Remote Console Adapter, B-16 AT&T Straight Thru Adapter, B-10 AT&T Terminal/Printer Adapters, B-13 AT&T IPC-1600 Ports Cab[...]

Index Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Connections (Continued) AT&T Straight Thru Adapter, B-10 Overview, B-10 Default Setting, controller memory starting address, A-3 hardware IRQ level, A-10 I/O starting address, A-8 Definition of IPC-1600 Device Node Names, Hardware Device Class, 5-5 Node Names, 5-2 Software Device Class, 5-4 Documentation Orde[...]

Index H Hardware Installation, Connect the 16-Ports Fanout Module Cables, 4-4 Connect the Ribbon Cables to the IPC-1600, 4-5 Install the Board, 4-6 Introduction, 4-1 Preparation, 4-2 Hardware Parameter Settings, DS1 Switch Settings—Controller Memory Starting Address, A-3 DS1 Switch Settings—I/O Port Address, A-8 DS2 Switch Settings—Interrupt [...]

Index Installation Procedure (Continued) Reconfigure the Boards If Necessary, 2-14 Installation Procedures, Assigning an I/O Address, 3-12 Assigning Board-Unique Hardware Interrupt Request Level, 3-11 Assigning Board-Unique Starting Controller Memory Address, 3-13 Completing Driver Installation, 3-17 Confirming the Data, 3-15 Specify Shared or Boar[...]

Index M Managing the Serial Ports, Definition of IPC-1600 Device Node Names, 5-2 Introduction, 5-1 IPC-1600 Administration Via hipcutils, 5-6 UNIX System V Release 3.2 Administration Via FACE, 5-7 mark condition, B-2 Modifying Kernel Configuration, Changing IPC-1600 Configuration, 3-19 Removing All IPC-1600 Boards, 3-19 Modular Cables, B-19 MS-DOS [...]

Index P Performance Characteristics, 6-3 Ports and Drivers, 1-6 Power Consumption, 6-5 Preparation, Prepare Machine for Installation, 4-2 Prepare the IPC-1600 for Installation, 4-3 Prepare the IPC-1600 for Installation, Set the Controller Memory Starting Address, 4-3 Set the Input/Output Port Address, 4-3 Set the Interrupt Request Level, 4-3 R Remo[...]

Index Switch Settings (Continued) Controller Memory Starting Address, A-3 Interrupt Request Level, A-10 I/O Port Address, A-8 System Features, Features, 6-1 Performance Characteristics, 6-3 Power Consumption, 6-5 T Trademarks, P-4 Training Information, P-6 Troubleshooting the Intelligent Ports Card, Helpful Hints, 7-10 Introduction, 7-1 IPC-1600 Di[...]

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