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• Using Dual Port 100Base-TX and Dual Port Wide Ultra2 SCSI

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  • Using Dual Port 100Base-TX and Dual Port Wide Ultra2 SCSI

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    • Using Dual Port 100Base-TX and Dual Port Wide Ultra2 SCSI

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      • Version B.11.00.01

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    • Manufacturing Part Number:

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    • E1099

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    • U. S. A.

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      • U. S. A.

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    • © Copyright

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      • 1999 Hewlett-Packard Company.

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  • Legal Notices

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• Preface

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  • Preface

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  • The information in this manual is intended for network managers who install and administer 10/100...

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  • This manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the 10/ 100Base-TX and SCSI sof...

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  • The manual is organized as follows:

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  • Chapter 1, “Installing and Configuring PCI 10/100 Base-TX,”

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    • Chapter 1, “Installing and Configuring PCI 10/100 Base-TX,”

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  • Chapter 2, “Configuring Network Connectivity Using SAM,”

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    • Chapter 2, “Configuring Network Connectivity Using SAM,”

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  • Chapter 3, “SCSI Parameter and Termination Information” describes the steps to configure remote c...

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  • Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting SCSI” describes the steps to troubleshoot the SCSI ports on the card.

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  • Chapter 5, “10/100Base-TX Resources,”

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    • Chapter 5, “10/100Base-TX Resources,”

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  • Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting 10/100Base-TX/9000,”

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    • Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting 10/100Base-TX/9000,”

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  • Appendix A, “10/100Base-TX Interface Card Statistics,”

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    • Appendix A, “10/100Base-TX Interface Card Statistics,”

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  • Appendix B, “Hardware Reference Information,”

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    • Appendix B, “Hardware Reference Information,”

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• 1 Installing and Configuring PCI 10/100 Base-TX

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  • 1 Installing and Configuring PCI 10/100 Base-TX

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  • This document contains information on the PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000 amd Wide Ultra2 SCSI cards for u...

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    • This document contains information on the PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000 amd Wide Ultra2 SCSI cards for u...

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  • Compatibility and Installation Requirements

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    • Compatibility and Installation Requirements

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    • Following are the limits of the current PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000:

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    • • The PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000 ports support autonegotiation and autosensing.

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      • • The PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000 ports support autonegotiation and autosensing.

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        • • The PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000 ports support autonegotiation and autosensing.

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        • If you manually set the speed and duplex mode of the Base-TX card, autonegotiation will be turned...

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      • • Both full- and half-duplex modes are supported. If your hub or switch does not support autonego...

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        • • Both full- and half-duplex modes are supported. If your hub or switch does not support autonego...

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      • • The PCI 0/100Base-TX/9000 LAN software is for use with only the following protocols: TCP/IP, AR...

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        • • The PCI 0/100Base-TX/9000 LAN software is for use with only the following protocols: TCP/IP, AR...

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      • • When using the ioscan -f command to verify installation, the last digit of the H/W Path (hardwa...

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        • • When using the ioscan -f command to verify installation, the last digit of the H/W Path (hardwa...

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  • Manual Speed and Duplex Mode Configuration

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    • Manual Speed and Duplex Mode Configuration

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    • Because the PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000 LAN ports support autonegotiation, you should not normally nee...

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    • The CSMA/CD media access method used in IEEE 802.3u-1995 is inherently a half-duplex mechanism. T...

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    • Since Category 5 UTP contains multiple pairs of wires, it is possible to have devices on both end...

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    • Full-duplex mode is most commonly found in, and indeed only makes sense for, switches rather than...

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    • The PCI 10/100Base-TX ports support both half- and full-duplex operation.

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    • Ensure that the speed, duplex mode, and autonegotiation of the associated switch are configured t...

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    • To manually set the duplex mode of the PCI ports, first ensure that your computer has the latest ...

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    • To list the current speed and duplex mode of the PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000 ports, use the

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    • lanadmin -x

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      • lanadmin -x

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    • To manually set the duplex mode of the interface, install one of the patches above and then use t...

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    • lanadmin -X mode

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      • lanadmin -X mode

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    • where:

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    • mode

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      • mode

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    • 10fd

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      • 10fd

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    • 10hd

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      • 10hd

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    • 100fd

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      • 100fd

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    • 100hd

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      • 100hd

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    • and

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    • lanadmin -X auto_on

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      • lanadmin -X auto_on

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    • The

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    • Example:

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    • If the

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    • lanadmin -X 10fd 5

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      • lanadmin -X 10fd 5

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    • After issuing the lanadmin -X, you must wait at least 11 seconds before attempting to use the spe...

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    • If you want the Duplex Mode setting to be effective in all subsequent reboots, you must enter the...

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    • /etc/rc.config.d/hpbtlanconf

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      • /etc/rc.config.d/hpbtlanconf

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    • Manually configuring the speed or duplex setting of a switch port on some switches may disable th...

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    • If you use manual configuration to change the card to a different speed and duplex mode, you may ...

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    • NOTE Mismatches between the speed, autonegotiation, or duplex mode of the card and switch will ca...

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      • NOTE Mismatches between the speed, autonegotiation, or duplex mode of the card and switch will ca...

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  • Autonegotiation and Autosensing

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    • Autonegotiation and Autosensing

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    • Autonegotiation is a mechanism defined in the IEEE 802.3u specification whereby devices sharing a...

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    • Autonegotiation is like a rotary switch that automatically switches to the correct technology suc...

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    • Following is the IEEE 802.3u-defined hierarchy for resolving multiple common abilities for a 10/1...

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    • • 100Base-TX full-duplex

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      • • 100Base-TX full-duplex

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        • • 100Base-TX full-duplex

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      • • 100Base-TX half-duplex

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        • • 100Base-TX half-duplex

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      • • 10Base-T full-duplex

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        • • 10Base-T full-duplex

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      • • 10Base-T half-duplex

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        • • 10Base-T half-duplex

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    • For example, if both devices on the link support 10Base-T (half-duplex) and 100Base-TX (half-dupl...

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    • Most Fast Ethernet devices on the market today such as hubs and switches do not support autonegot...

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    • If a PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000 port is connected to a device, such as a switch, that is autonegotiat...

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    • NOTE If a PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000 port is connected to a device that does not support autonegotiat...

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      • NOTE If a PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000 port is connected to a device that does not support autonegotiat...

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        • NOTE If a PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000 port is connected to a device that does not support autonegotiat...

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        • The duplex mode of the card will be set to half-duplex in this case.

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    • The PCI 10/100Base-TX port will sense when the connection between itself and a hub or switch on t...

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  • What Manuals are Available

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    • What Manuals are Available

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    • The following documents summarize installation, configuration, verification and troubleshooting o...

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    • Dual Port 100Bas-TX and Dual Port Wide Ultra2 SCSI Quick Installation

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      • Dual Port 100Bas-TX and Dual Port Wide Ultra2 SCSI Quick Installation

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  • Software Availability in Native Languages

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    • Software Availability in Native Languages

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    • The commands used with this product are the ones supported by the Native Language Support Catalog...

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• 2 Configuring Network Connectivity Using SAM

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  • 2 Configuring Network Connectivity Using SAM

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  • This chapter describes how to configure remote connectivity using SAM. It contains the following ...

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    • This chapter describes how to configure remote connectivity using SAM. It contains the following ...

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    • • Step 1: Configuring Network Connectivity

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      • • Step 1: Configuring Network Connectivity

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        • • Step 1: Configuring Network Connectivity

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      • • Step 2: Deleting a Default Gateway (Optional)

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        • • Step 2: Deleting a Default Gateway (Optional)

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  • Step 1: Configuring Network Connectivity

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    • Step 1: Configuring Network Connectivity

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    • Your system may not be able to communicate with other systems, for example, PCs, workstations, se...

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    • 1. At the HP-UX prompt, type:

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      • 1. At the HP-UX prompt, type:

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        • 1. At the HP-UX prompt, type:

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      • 2. Double click

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        • 2. Double click

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      • 3. Double click

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        • 3. Double click

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        • SAM displays the remote system names and Internet addresses that are already configured.

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      • 4. Choose

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        • 4. Choose

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        • Use the SAM online help system for information about adding remote system connections.

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        • a. Enter the Internet address for the remote system.

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          • a. Enter the Internet address for the remote system.

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            • a. Enter the Internet address for the remote system.

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            • Upon exiting the

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          • b. Enter the remote system name.

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            • b. Enter the remote system name.

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            • Upon exiting the

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          • c. Optionally, choose

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            • c. Optionally, choose

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            • You can modify or remove alias names for a remote system on this menu

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            • Activate the

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            • Proceed to step 5 if a gateway is not required for this remote connection.

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            • SAM displays fields for entering gateway information if a gateway is required for this remote sys...

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      • 5. Activate the

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        • 5. Activate the

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        • SAM updates the object list to include the remote system you configured.

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        • NOTE You can modify or remove remote systems and modify default gateways by highlighting the Remo...

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          • NOTE You can modify or remove remote systems and modify default gateways by highlighting the Remo...

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      • 6. Choose Exit from the “File” menu.

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        • 6. Choose Exit from the “File” menu.

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      • 7. At the Networking Communications window, choose

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        • 7. At the Networking Communications window, choose

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      • 8. Verify remote system configuration.

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        • 8. Verify remote system configuration.

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        • a. View the list of remote systems you can communicate with using a symbolic name by typing the f...

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          • a. View the list of remote systems you can communicate with using a symbolic name by typing the f...

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            • a. View the list of remote systems you can communicate with using a symbolic name by typing the f...

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            • more /etc/host

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              • more /etc/host

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          • b. View the configured destinations reached through gateways and the gateways used to reach those...

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            • b. View the configured destinations reached through gateways and the gateways used to reach those...

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            • netstat -r

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              • netstat -r

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    • To verify that you can communicate with a remote system via the 10/100Base-TX product, return to ...

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  • Step 2: Deleting a Default Gateway

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    • Step 2: Deleting a Default Gateway

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    • To delete a default gateway that you have added with SAM, do the following:

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    • 1. Enter the following command at the HP-UX prompt:

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      • 1. Enter the following command at the HP-UX prompt:

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        • 1. Enter the following command at the HP-UX prompt:

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        • route delete default gateway_hostname

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        • where

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      • 2. Edit the

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        • 2. Edit the

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        • ROUTE_DESTINATION [0] = ROUTE_GATEWAY [0] = ROUTE_COUNT [0] =

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• 3 SCSI Parameter and Termination Information

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  • 3 SCSI Parameter and Termination Information

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  • Configuring SCSI Parameters

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    • Configuring SCSI Parameters

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    • In order to change the SCSI ID, the path for the card of interest must first be determined. Once ...

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    • The machine should be booted to the BCH prompt before beginning this procedure.

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    • The path for the A5838A SCSI card is determined as follows:

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    • - at the Main Menu, type "in" (for information menu)

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    • - at the Information Menu, type "io" (to display I/O interface information)

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    • The information displayed should be similar to the following:

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    • PCI DEVICE INFORMATION

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    • Path Vendor Device Bus Slot

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    • ----------- ----- ---- ---- --- ---

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    • .

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    • .

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    • The path for the card in this example is '0/2/0/0'.

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    • Once the path for the card is known:

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    • - type "main" (to return to main menu)

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    • - type "ser" (to display service menu)

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    • - type "scsi" (to display current status of SCSI devices)

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    • The information displayed should be similar to the following:

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    • Path (dec) Initiator ID SCSI Rate Auto Term

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    • ------------ -------------- ---------- ---------------

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    • .

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    • 0/2/0/0 7 Fast ON

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    • .

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    • The SCSI bus speed (rate) can be changed as follows:

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    • - if at the Main Menu, type "ser" (to display service menu)

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    • - type "scsi rate <path> <speed>"

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    • (where <path> is the path obtained as shown above, and <speed> is 'fast' or 'ultra')

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    • The SCSI ID of the controller card can be changed as follows:

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    • - if at the Main Menu, type "ser" (to display service menu)

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    • - type "scsi init <path> <new ID>"

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    • (where <path> is the path obtained as shown above, and

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  • SCSI Termination Information

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    • SCSI Termination Information

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    • The A5838A card is shipped from the factory with autotermination enabled. If the A5838A is placed...

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• 4 Troubleshooting SCSI

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  • 4 Troubleshooting SCSI

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  • Troubleshooting

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    • Troubleshooting

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    • The A5838A host bus adapter is a single field-replaceable unit (FRU) and does not contain any fie...

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• 5 10/100Base-TX Resources

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  • 5 10/100Base-TX Resources

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  • In addition to this manual, use the following resources to maintain and administer PCI 10/100Base...

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    • In addition to this manual, use the following resources to maintain and administer PCI 10/100Base...

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  • HP-UX Manual Reference Pages

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    • HP-UX Manual Reference Pages

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    • While installing, configuring, or troubleshooting 10/100Base-TX, you may need to refer to any of ...

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    • • arp(1M)

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      • • arp(1M)

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        • • arp(1M)

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          • • arp(1M)

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      • • hosts

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        • • hosts

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          • • hosts

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      • • ifconfig(1M

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        • • ifconfig(1M

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          • • ifconfig(1M

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      • • ioscan(1M)

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        • • ioscan(1M)

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          • • ioscan(1M)

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      • • lanadmin(1M)

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        • • lanadmin(1M)

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          • • lanadmin(1M)

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      • • lanconfig(1M)

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        • • lanconfig(1M)

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          • • lanconfig(1M)

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      • • lanscan(1M)

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        • • lanscan(1M)

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          • • lanscan(1M)

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      • • linkloop(1M)

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        • • linkloop(1M)

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          • • linkloop(1M)

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      • • netfmt(1M)

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        • • netfmt(1M)

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          • • netfmt(1M)

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      • •

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        • •

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          • •

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          • • netstat(1)

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      • • nettl(1M)

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        • • nettl(1M)

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          • • nettl(1M)

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      • • ping(1M)

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        • • ping(1M)

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          • • ping(1M)

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      • • route(1M)

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        • • route(1M)

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          • • route(1M)

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      • • sam(1M)

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        • • sam(1M)

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          • • sam(1M)

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      • • swinstall(1M)

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        • • swinstall(1M)

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          • • swinstall(1M)

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      • • swverify(1M)

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        • • swverify(1M)

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          • • swverify(1M)

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  • Error Messages

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    • Error Messages

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    • PCI 10/100Base-TX comes with an online message catalog that is used to report networking problems...

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  • Logging Messages

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    • Logging Messages

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    • HP 100Base-TX/9000 uses the

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    • Features of the GUI version, which are now a part of your HP 9000 system, include:

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    • • An interface which guides you through logging and tracing tasks.

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      • • An interface which guides you through logging and tracing tasks.

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        • • An interface which guides you through logging and tracing tasks.

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      • • An interface which allows you to create and format reports.

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        • • An interface which allows you to create and format reports.

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      • • The capability to collect logging and tracing subsystem-specific information.

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        • • The capability to collect logging and tracing subsystem-specific information.

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      • • Report screens which are updated instantaneously with current logging and tracing information b...

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        • • Report screens which are updated instantaneously with current logging and tracing information b...

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      • • Context-sensitive on-line help.

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        • • Context-sensitive on-line help.

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    • To access the GUI version of the logging and tracing utility, run the command:

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    • nettladm

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      • nettladm

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    • See the

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    • Listed below are some example commands using the command line interface.

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    • • To examine the log file with cause and action descriptions.

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      • • To examine the log file with cause and action descriptions.

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        • • To examine the log file with cause and action descriptions.

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        • netfmt -v -f /var/adm/nettl.LOG00

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          • netfmt -v -f /var/adm/nettl.LOG00

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        • The 

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        • ******100 Mb/s LAN/9000 Networking********************** Fri May 16 PDT 1997 15:08:07.091398 DISA...

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      • • To examine just the log messages in the log file.

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        • • To examine just the log messages in the log file.

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        • netfmt -f /var/adm/nettl.LOG00

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          • netfmt -f /var/adm/nettl.LOG00

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      • • To check network logging and tracing status.

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        • • To check network logging and tracing status.

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        • nettl -status

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          • nettl -status

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      • • To start 10/100Base-TX tracing to the file

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        • • To start 10/100Base-TX tracing to the file

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        • nettl -traceon all -entity PCI100bt-file /tmp/tracefile 

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          • nettl -traceon all -entity PCI100bt-file /tmp/tracefile 

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      • • To stop 100Base-TX tracing.

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        • • To stop 100Base-TX tracing.

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        • nettl -traceoff -entity PCI100

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          • nettl -traceoff -entity PCI100

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      • • To format the 10/100Base-TX trace file into the file

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        • • To format the 10/100Base-TX trace file into the file

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        • netfmt -f /tmp/tracefile.TRC0 > /tmp/traceout

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          • netfmt -f /tmp/tracefile.TRC0 > /tmp/traceout

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    • Refer to the

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  • Manual Installation and Configuration

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    • Manual Installation and Configuration

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    • If you want to manually install and configure your 10/100Base-TX/9000 product, refer to the detai...

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    • You may need some of the following 10/100Base-TX/9000-specific information when you follow those ...

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    • • HP 9000 PCI driver keyword:

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      • • HP 9000 PCI driver keyword:

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        • • HP 9000 PCI driver keyword:

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      • • The driver for the PCI 10/100Base-TX card has a floating major number (that is, a major number ...

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        • • The driver for the PCI 10/100Base-TX card has a floating major number (that is, a major number ...

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  • Contacting Your HP Representative

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    • Contacting Your HP Representative

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    • If you have no service contract with HP, you may follow the procedure described below, but you wi...

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    • If you have a service contract with HP, document the problem as a Service Request (SR) and forwar...

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    • • A characterization of the problem. Describe the events leading up to and including the problem....

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      • • A characterization of the problem. Describe the events leading up to and including the problem....

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        • • A characterization of the problem. Describe the events leading up to and including the problem....

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        • Your characterization should include: HP-UX commands; communication subsystem commands; job strea...

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        • Illustrate as clearly as possible the context of any message(s). Prepare copies of information di...

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      • • Obtain the version, update, and fix information for all software. To check the 10/100Base-TX ve...

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        • • Obtain the version, update, and fix information for all software. To check the 10/100Base-TX ve...

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        • To check the version of your kernel, execute

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        • This allows HP to determine if the problem is already known and if the correct software is instal...

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      • • Prepare copies of the

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        • • Prepare copies of the

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      • • Execute the

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        • • Execute the

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      • • Execute the

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        • • Execute the

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      • • Execute the

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        • • Execute the

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      • • Record the troubleshooting flowchart number and step number where you are unable to resolve the...

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        • • Record the troubleshooting flowchart number and step number where you are unable to resolve the...

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      • • Record all error messages and numbers that appear at the user terminal and the system console.

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        • • Record all error messages and numbers that appear at the user terminal and the system console.

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      • • Save all network log files. Make sure that ERROR and DISASTER log classes are enabled when log ...

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        • • Save all network log files. Make sure that ERROR and DISASTER log classes are enabled when log ...

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        • Prepare the formatted output and a copy of the log file for your HP representative to further ana...

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      • • Prepare a listing of the HP-UX I/O configuration you are using for your HP representative to fu...

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        • • Prepare a listing of the HP-UX I/O configuration you are using for your HP representative to fu...

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      • • Try to determine the general area within the software where you think the problem exists. Refer...

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        • • Try to determine the general area within the software where you think the problem exists. Refer...

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      • • Document your interim, or “workaround,” solution. The cause of the problem can sometimes be fou...

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        • • Document your interim, or “workaround,” solution. The cause of the problem can sometimes be fou...

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      • • Create copies of any Internet or 10/100Base-TX/9000 link trace files that were active when the ...

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        • • Create copies of any Internet or 10/100Base-TX/9000 link trace files that were active when the ...

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      • • In the event of a system failure, a full memory dump must be taken.

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        • • In the event of a system failure, a full memory dump must be taken.

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          • • In the event of a system failure, a full memory dump must be taken.

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• 6 Troubleshooting 10/100Base-TX/9000

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  • 6 Troubleshooting 10/100Base-TX/9000

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  • This chapter provides guidelines for troubleshooting 10/100Base-TX. It contains the following sec...

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    • This chapter provides guidelines for troubleshooting 10/100Base-TX. It contains the following sec...

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    • • Troubleshooting Overview.

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      • • Troubleshooting Overview.

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        • • Troubleshooting Overview.

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      • • Diagnostic Flowcharts.

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        • • Diagnostic Flowcharts.

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  • Performance Troubleshooting

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    • Performance Troubleshooting

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    • This section is intended to provide system administrators or

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    • Key Terms:

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    • Transmit Threshold

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      • Transmit Threshold

        57
    • Transmit Underrun:

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      • Transmit Underrun:

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    • A transmit underrun error occurs when the PCI 100BT transmitter encounters an empty transmit FIFO...

      57
    • Memory Subsystem Latency:

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      • Memory Subsystem Latency:

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    • The memory subsystem latency is defined to be the amount of time it takes to move data from syste...

      57
    • Arbitration Delay:

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      • Arbitration Delay:

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    • The time it takes an I/O device, or bus bridge to acquire the I/O bus for data transfer.

      57
    • Transmit FIFO:

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      • Transmit FIFO:

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    • The transmit FIFO is a buffer on the PCI 100BT card used to hold data transferred from system mem...

      57
    • The PCI 100BT product is currently optimized to achieve the best single card performance. In orde...

      57
    • While the current Transmit Threshold value allows the PCI 100BT product to achieve it's best perf...

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    • 1. Examine the output from the

      58
      • 1. Examine the output from the

        58
        • 1. Examine the output from the

          58
      • 2. Turn on nettl errors and warnings for the network interface being monitored. The following com...

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        • 2. Turn on nettl errors and warnings for the network interface being monitored. The following com...

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        • nettl -log 0xe -e PCI100bt -C 1

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          • nettl -log 0xe -e PCI100bt -C 1

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    • The nettl log file (by default is called /var/adm/nettl.LOG00) should then be monitored for the f...

      58
    • HPPCI 10/100Base-T driver encountered a Transmit Underflow

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      • HPPCI 10/100Base-T driver encountered a Transmit Underflow

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    • If a significant number of these messages occur, and the timestamps for each of the messages are ...

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    • Corrective Action

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      • Corrective Action

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      • The PCI 100BT product supports 3 levels of Transmit Threshold. These 3 levels are modified via th...

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      • lanadmin -S TransmitThreshold nmid

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        • lanadmin -S TransmitThreshold nmid

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      • where:

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      • a TransmitThreshold of 1024 is somewhat aggressive

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      • a TransmitThreshold of 512 is most aggressive

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      • a TransmitThreshold of 1500 is conservative

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      • In all of the cases above after setting the Transmit Threshold mode as specified, the lanadmin co...

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      • old speed= 100000000 new speed= 100000000

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      • After issuing the

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      • If the desired Transmit Threshold setting needs to be effective in all subsequent reboots, you mu...

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  • Troubleshooting Overview

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    • Troubleshooting Overview

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    • 10/100Base-TX problems can be caused by problems in a variety of hardware and software components...

      60
    • As with any troubleshooting, a systematic approach is helpful. The following two tables and the f...

      60
    • NOTE To quickly isolate and diagnose 10/100Base-TX/9000 problems, follow the steps in the trouble...

      60
      • NOTE To quickly isolate and diagnose 10/100Base-TX/9000 problems, follow the steps in the trouble...

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    • If you cannot solve the problem on your own, contact your HP representative. Use the guidelines a...

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  • Diagnostic Flowcharts

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    • Diagnostic Flowcharts

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    • Below is a summary of the types of network tests in the diagnostic flowcharts. Follow the flowcha...

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    • <TABLE>

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      • Table 61 Flowchart Descriptions

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      • <TABLE HEADING>

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        • <TABLE ROW>

          61
          • Flowchart

            61
            • Flowchart

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          • Description

            61
            • Description

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      • <TABLE BODY>

        61
        • <TABLE ROW>

          61
          • Network Level Loopback Test

            61
            • Network Level Loopback Test

              61
        • <TABLE ROW>

          61
          • 10/100Base-TX Connections/LED Test

            61
            • 10/100Base-TX Connections/LED Test

              61
        • <TABLE ROW>

          61
          • 3, 4, and 5

            61
            • 3, 4, and 5

              61
          • Configuration Test

            61
            • Configuration Test

              61
        • <TABLE ROW>

          61
          • Network Level Loopback Test

            61
            • Network Level Loopback Test

              61
        • <TABLE ROW>

          61
          • Link Level Loopback Test

            61
            • Link Level Loopback Test

              61
        • <TABLE ROW>

          61
          • Transport Level Loopback Test (using ARPA)

            61
            • Transport Level Loopback Test (using ARPA)

              61
        • <TABLE ROW>

          61
          • Bridge/Gateway Loopback Test

            61
            • Bridge/Gateway Loopback Test

              61
    • Network Level Loopback Test

      61
      • Network Level Loopback Test

        61
    • 10/100Base-TX Connections/LED Test

      61
      • 10/100Base-TX Connections/LED Test

        61
    • Configuration Test:

      61
      • Configuration Test:

        61
    • Network Level Loopback Test (cont):

      61
      • Network Level Loopback Test (cont):

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    • Link Level Loopback Test:

      61
      • Link Level Loopback Test:

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    • Transport Level Loopback Test:

      62
      • Transport Level Loopback Test:

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    • Bridge/Gateway Loopback Test:

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      • Bridge/Gateway Loopback Test:

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    • Flowchart 1: Network Level Loopback Test

      63
      • Flowchart 1: Network Level Loopback Test

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      • Figure 61 Flowchart 1: Network Level Loopback Test

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        • Figure 61 Flowchart 1: Network Level Loopback Test

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      • Flowchart 1 Procedures

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        • Flowchart 1 Procedures

          64
        • A.

          64
          • A.

            64
            • A.

              64
            • Execute: ping to remote host.

              64
              • Execute: ping to remote host.

                64
                • Execute: ping to remote host.

                  64
              • ping spiff

                64
                • ping spiff

                  64
          • B.

            64
            • B.

              64
            • ping successful?

              64
              • ping successful?

                64
                • ping successful?

                  64
          • C.

            64
            • C.

              64
            • Network unreachable?

              64
              • Network unreachable?

                64
                • Network unreachable?

                  64
          • D.

            64
            • D.

              64
            • Command hangs.

              64
              • Command hangs.

                64
                • Command hangs.

                  64
          • E.

            64
            • E.

              64
            • Unknown host?

              64
              • Unknown host?

                64
                • Unknown host?

                  64
          • F.

            64
            • F.

              64
            • Correct BIND, YP or hosts configuration

              64
              • Correct BIND, YP or hosts configuration

                64
                • Correct BIND, YP or hosts configuration

                  64
          • G.

            64
            • G.

              64
            • No route to host?

              64
              • No route to host?

                64
                • No route to host?

                  64
          • H.

            64
            • H.

              64
            • Add route table entry.

              64
              • Add route table entry.

                64
                • Add route table entry.

                  64
    • Flowchart 2: 10/100Base-TX Connections/LED Test

      65
      • Flowchart 2: 10/100Base-TX Connections/LED Test

        65
      • Figure 62 Flowchart 2: 10/100Base-TX Connections/LED Test

        65
        • Figure 62 Flowchart 2: 10/100Base-TX Connections/LED Test

          65
      • Flowchart 2 Procedures

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        • Flowchart 2 Procedures

          66
        • A.

          66
          • A.

            66
            • A.

              66
            • Check Power outlet.

              66
              • Check Power outlet.

                66
                • Check Power outlet.

                  66
          • B.

            66
            • B.

              66
            • Test Error Message on Screen? At the HP-UX prompt, type the dmesg command, and look for an error ...

              66
              • Test Error Message on Screen? At the HP-UX prompt, type the dmesg command, and look for an error ...

                66
                • Test Error Message on Screen? At the HP-UX prompt, type the dmesg command, and look for an error ...

                  66
              • Note: even if the Test LED is OFF, a card problem is still possible if either of the following tw...

                66
              • btlan: Error: Motherboard failed to complete reset.

                66
              • btlan: Error: Motherboard failed selftest;error code= 0x?

                66
          • C.

            66
            • C.

              66
            • Check card installation. If dmesg reported an error message from btlan, reset card according to S...

              66
              • Check card installation. If dmesg reported an error message from btlan, reset card according to S...

                66
                • Check card installation. If dmesg reported an error message from btlan, reset card according to S...

                  66
          • D.

            66
            • D.

              66
            • Check status of Link LED.

              66
              • Check status of Link LED.

                66
          • E.

            66
            • E.

              66
            • Link LED = OFF?

              66
              • Link LED = OFF?

                66
                • Link LED = OFF?

                  66
              • If Link LED = ON

                66
                • If Link LED = ON

                  66
          • F.

            66
            • F.

              66
            • If Link LED = OFF, check connection to hub or switch. Ensure switch is

              66
              • If Link LED = OFF, check connection to hub or switch. Ensure switch is

                66
          • G.

            66
            • G.

              66
            • Do link speed and duplex mode match switch?

              66
              • Do link speed and duplex mode match switch?

                66
                • Do link speed and duplex mode match switch?

                  66
          • H.

            66
            • H.

              66
            • If Link speed and duplex mode do not match what you expect, set attached hub or switch to the cor...

              66
              • If Link speed and duplex mode do not match what you expect, set attached hub or switch to the cor...

                66
                • If Link speed and duplex mode do not match what you expect, set attached hub or switch to the cor...

                  66
    • Flowchart 3: Configuration Test

      67
      • Flowchart 3: Configuration Test

        67
      • Figure 63 Flowchart 3: Configuration Test

        67
        • Figure 63 Flowchart 3: Configuration Test

          67
      • Flowchart 3 Procedures

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        • Flowchart 3 Procedures

          68
        • NOTE Check that your 10/100Base-TX connectors to the card and hub (or wall plug) are fully connec...

          68
          • NOTE Check that your 10/100Base-TX connectors to the card and hub (or wall plug) are fully connec...

            68
          • A.

            68
            • A.

              68
            • Execute: lanscan.

              68
              • Execute: lanscan.

                68
                • Execute: lanscan.

                  68
          • B.

            68
            • B.

              68
            • Is your interface displayed?

              68
              • Is your interface displayed?

                68
                • Is your interface displayed?

                  68
          • C.

            68
            • C.

              68
            • Hardware up.The hardware state is operational if up is displayed for the 10/100Base-TX card under...

              68
              • Hardware up.The hardware state is operational if up is displayed for the 10/100Base-TX card under...

                68
          • D.

            68
            • D.

              68
            • Run ioscan.

              68
              • Run ioscan.

                68
                • Run ioscan.

                  68
              • <TABLE>

                70
                • <TABLE BODY>

                  70
                  • <TABLE ROW>

                    70
                    • Class I H/W Path Driver S/W State H/W Type Description ==========================================...

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                      • Class I H/W Path Driver S/W State H/W Type Description ==========================================...

                        70
                        • Class I H/W Path Driver S/W State H/W Type Description ==========================================...

                          70
          • E.

            71
            • E.

              71
            • Is driver in kernel?

              71
              • Is driver in kernel?

                71
                • Is driver in kernel?

                  71
              • <TABLE>

                71
                • <TABLE BODY>

                  71
                  • <TABLE ROW>

                    71
                    • ioscan -f Class I H/W Path Driver S/W State H/W Type Description ================================...

                      71
                      • ioscan -f Class I H/W Path Driver S/W State H/W Type Description ================================...

                        71
                        • ioscan -f Class I H/W Path Driver S/W State H/W Type Description ================================...

                          71
              • The class and driver fields alone will indicate “unknown” status if the kernel has not been gener...

                71
          • F.

            71
            • F.

              71
            • Verify or edit /stand/system and regen kernel.

              71
              • Verify or edit /stand/system and regen kernel.

                71
                • Verify or edit /stand/system and regen kernel.

                  71
          • G.

            71
            • G.

              71
            • Check hardware.

              71
              • Check hardware.

                71
                • Check hardware.

                  71
          • H.

            71
            • H.

              71
            • Reboot the system.

              71
              • Reboot the system.

                71
                • Reboot the system.

                  71
          • I.

            71
            • I.

              71
            • Problem fixed?

              71
              • Problem fixed?

                71
                • Problem fixed?

                  71
    • Flowchart 4: Configuration Test

      72
      • Flowchart 4: Configuration Test

        72
      • Figure 64 Flowchart 4: Configuration Test

        72
        • Figure 64 Flowchart 4: Configuration Test

          72
      • Flowchart 4 Procedures

        73
        • Flowchart 4 Procedures

          73
        • A.

          73
          • A.

            73
            • A.

              73
            • Execute: netfmt.

              73
              • Execute: netfmt.

                73
                • Execute: netfmt.

                  73
              • netfmt -v -f /var/adm/nettl.LOG00 | more

                73
                • netfmt -v -f /var/adm/nettl.LOG00 | more

                  73
          • B.

            73
            • B.

              73
            • Check causes and actions on display in the formatted log output.

              73
              • Check causes and actions on display in the formatted log output.

                73
                • Check causes and actions on display in the formatted log output.

                  73
          • C.

            73
            • C.

              73
            • Problem solved.

              73
              • Problem solved.

                73
                • Problem solved.

                  73
          • D.

            73
            • D.

              73
            • Execute lanadmin

              73
              • Execute lanadmin

                73
                • Execute lanadmin

                  73
          • E.

            73
            • E.

              73
            • Select LAN from Menu. Select lan

              73
              • Select LAN from Menu. Select lan

                73
                • Select LAN from Menu. Select lan

                  73
          • F.

            73
            • F.

              73
            • Select the NMID command and enter the 10/100Base-TX NMID

              73
              • Select the NMID command and enter the 10/100Base-TX NMID

                73
                • Select the NMID command and enter the 10/100Base-TX NMID

                  73
          • G.

            73
            • G.

              73
            • Reset the card according to Steps D through G in Flowchart 4

              73
              • Reset the card according to Steps D through G in Flowchart 4

                73
                • Reset the card according to Steps D through G in Flowchart 4

                  73
          • H.

            73
            • H.

              73
            • Reset successful?

              73
              • Reset successful?

                73
                • Reset successful?

                  73
    • Flowchart 4A: Configuration Test

      74
      • Flowchart 4A: Configuration Test

        74
      • Figure 65 Flowchart 4A: Configuration Test

        74
        • Figure 65 Flowchart 4A: Configuration Test

          74
      • Flowchart 4A Procedures

        74
        • Flowchart 4A Procedures

          74
        • A.

          74
          • A.

            74
            • A.

              74
            • Execute: netfmt.

              74
              • Execute: netfmt.

                74
                • Execute: netfmt.

                  74
              • netfmt -v -f /var/adm/nettl.LOG00 | more

                74
                • netfmt -v -f /var/adm/nettl.LOG00 | more

                  74
              • Extend the search to LOG01 as information may have rolled (overflowed) into this file from LOG00.

                74
          • B.

            74
            • B.

              74
            • Check causes and actions on display in the formatted log output.

              74
              • Check causes and actions on display in the formatted log output.

                74
                • Check causes and actions on display in the formatted log output.

                  74
          • C.

            75
            • C.

              75
            • Problem solved.

              75
              • Problem solved.

                75
                • Problem solved.

                  75
    • Flowchart 5: Configuration Test

      76
      • Flowchart 5: Configuration Test

        76
      • Figure 66 Flowchart 5: Configuration Test

        76
        • Figure 66 Flowchart 5: Configuration Test

          76
      • Flowchart 5 Procedures

        76
        • Flowchart 5 Procedures

          76
        • A.

          76
          • A.

            76
            • A.

              76
            • Execute: ifconfig <interface> <IP address> up.

              76
              • Execute: ifconfig <interface> <IP address> up.

                76
                • Execute: ifconfig <interface> <IP address> up.

                  76
              • ifconfig lan1 192.6.1.17 up

                77
                • ifconfig lan1 192.6.1.17 up

                  77
              • For more examples of the

                77
          • B.

            77
            • B.

              77
            • Execute: ifconfig <interface>.

              77
              • Execute: ifconfig <interface>.

                77
                • Execute: ifconfig <interface>.

                  77
              • ifconfig lan1

                77
                • ifconfig lan1

                  77
          • C.

            77
            • C.

              77
            • ifconfig successful?

              77
              • ifconfig successful?

                77
                • ifconfig successful?

                  77
              • Note: Make sure the UP flag is displayed.

                77
          • D.

            77
            • D.

              77
            • Are flags correct? If flags are not correct, use the ifconfig command to correct them. If they ar...

              77
              • Are flags correct? If flags are not correct, use the ifconfig command to correct them. If they ar...

                77
          • E.

            77
            • E.

              77
            • Correct ifconfig flag settings.

              77
              • Correct ifconfig flag settings.

                77
                • Correct ifconfig flag settings.

                  77
          • F.

            77
            • F.

              77
            • Any error message returned?

              77
              • Any error message returned?

                77
                • Any error message returned?

                  77
          • G.

            77
            • G.

              77
            • Correct problem according to the message received.

              77
              • Correct problem according to the message received.

                77
                • Correct problem according to the message received.

                  77
          • H.

            77
            • H.

              77
            • ifconfig entry in /etc/rc.config.d/netconf?

              77
              • ifconfig entry in /etc/rc.config.d/netconf?

                77
                • ifconfig entry in /etc/rc.config.d/netconf?

                  77
          • I.

            78
            • I.

              78
            • Add ifconfig command to /etc/rc.config.d/netconf file.

              78
              • Add ifconfig command to /etc/rc.config.d/netconf file.

                78
                • Add ifconfig command to /etc/rc.config.d/netconf file.

                  78
    • Flowchart 6: Network Level Loopback Test

      79
      • Flowchart 6: Network Level Loopback Test

        79
      • Figure 67 Flowchart 6: Network Level Loopback Test

        79
        • Figure 67 Flowchart 6: Network Level Loopback Test

          79
      • Flowchart 6 Procedures

        80
        • Flowchart 6 Procedures

          80
        • A.

          80
          • A.

            80
            • A.

              80
            • Host entry in ARP cache?

              80
              • Host entry in ARP cache?

                80
                • Host entry in ARP cache?

                  80
              • arp spiff

                80
                • arp spiff

                  80
          • B.

            80
            • B.

              80
            • Remote host up?

              80
              • Remote host up?

                80
                • Remote host up?

                  80
          • C.

            80
            • C.

              80
            • Bring-up remote host.

              80
              • Bring-up remote host.

                80
                • Bring-up remote host.

                  80
          • D.

            80
            • D.

              80
            • Entry complete?

              80
              • Entry complete?

                80
                • Entry complete?

                  80
          • E.

            80
            • E.

              80
            • Use arp to complete entry.

              80
              • Use arp to complete entry.

                80
                • Use arp to complete entry.

                  80
          • F.

            80
            • F.

              80
            • ping local host.

              80
              • ping local host.

                80
                • ping local host.

                  80
              • If the internal loopback is successful, your system is operating properly to the Network Layer (O...

                80
    • Flowchart 7: Link Level Loopback Test

      81
      • Flowchart 7: Link Level Loopback Test

        81
      • Figure 68 Flowchart 7: Link Level Loopback Test

        81
        • Figure 68 Flowchart 7: Link Level Loopback Test

          81
      • Flowchart 7 Procedures

        82
        • Flowchart 7 Procedures

          82
        • A.

          82
          • A.

            82
            • A.

              82
            • Execute: linkloop to remote host.

              82
              • Execute: linkloop to remote host.

                82
                • Execute: linkloop to remote host.

                  82
          • B.

            82
            • B.

              82
            • linkloop successful?

              82
              • linkloop successful?

                82
                • linkloop successful?

                  82
          • C.

            82
            • C.

              82
            • Loopback failed: Address has bad format.

              82
              • Loopback failed: Address has bad format.

                82
                • Loopback failed: Address has bad format.

                  82
          • D.

            82
            • D.

              82
            • Loopback failed: Not an individual address.

              82
              • Loopback failed: Not an individual address.

                82
                • Loopback failed: Not an individual address.

                  82
          • E.

            82
            • E.

              82
            • Loopback failed.

              82
              • Loopback failed.

                82
                • Loopback failed.

                  82
          • F.

            82
            • F.

              82
            • Correct the link address parameter.

              82
              • Correct the link address parameter.

                82
                • Correct the link address parameter.

                  82
          • G.

            82
            • G.

              82
            • Choose a different remote host; re-execute linkloop.

              82
              • Choose a different remote host; re-execute linkloop.

                82
                • Choose a different remote host; re-execute linkloop.

                  82
          • H.

            82
            • H.

              82
            • linkloop successful?

              82
              • linkloop successful?

                82
                • linkloop successful?

                  82
          • I.

            82
            • I.

              82
            • Check remote host's connectivity to 10/100Base-TX.

              82
              • Check remote host's connectivity to 10/100Base-TX.

                82
                • Check remote host's connectivity to 10/100Base-TX.

                  82
    • Flowchart 8: Transport Level Loopback Test (using ARPA)

      84
      • Flowchart 8: Transport Level Loopback Test (using ARPA)

        84
      • Figure 69 Flowchart 8: Transport Level Loopback Test (using ARPA)

        84
        • Figure 69 Flowchart 8: Transport Level Loopback Test (using ARPA)

          84
      • Flowchart 8 Procedures

        85
        • Flowchart 8 Procedures

          85
        • A.

          85
          • A.

            85
            • A.

              85
            • Execute: telnet to remote host.

              85
              • Execute: telnet to remote host.

                85
                • Execute: telnet to remote host.

                  85
          • B.

            85
            • B.

              85
            • Successful?

              85
              • Successful?

                85
                • Successful?

                  85
          • C.

            85
            • C.

              85
            • Execute: ftp to remote host.

              85
              • Execute: ftp to remote host.

                85
                • Execute: ftp to remote host.

                  85
          • D.

            85
            • D.

              85
            • Successful?

              85
              • Successful?

                85
                • Successful?

                  85
          • E.

            85
            • E.

              85
            • TCP not configured on local nor remote host?

              85
              • TCP not configured on local nor remote host?

                85
                • TCP not configured on local nor remote host?

                  85
          • F.

            85
            • F.

              85
            • Network congested?

              85
              • Network congested?

                85
                • Network congested?

                  85
              • If network congestion is not the cause, more detailed diagnostics are required. Again, contact yo...

                85
          • G.

            85
            • G.

              85
            • Configure TCP.

              85
              • Configure TCP.

                85
                • Configure TCP.

                  85
    • Flowchart 9: Bridge/Gateway Loopback Test

      86
      • Flowchart 9: Bridge/Gateway Loopback Test

        86
      • Figure 610 Flowchart 9: Bridge and Gateway Loopback Test

        86
        • Figure 610 Flowchart 9: Bridge and Gateway Loopback Test

          86
      • Flowchart 9 Procedures

        87
        • Flowchart 9 Procedures

          87
        • A.

          87
          • A.

            87
            • A.

              87
            • Execute: ping from known good host through gateway to known good remote host.

              87
              • Execute: ping from known good host through gateway to known good remote host.

                87
                • Execute: ping from known good host through gateway to known good remote host.

                  87
          • B.

            87
            • B.

              87
            • Successful?

              87
              • Successful?

                87
                • Successful?

                  87
          • C.

            87
            • C.

              87
            • Check route table on problem host and all hosts in between.

              87
              • Check route table on problem host and all hosts in between.

                87
                • Check route table on problem host and all hosts in between.

                  87
          • D.

            87
            • D.

              87
            • Examine gateway.

              87
              • Examine gateway.

                87
                • Examine gateway.

                  87
          • E.

            87
            • E.

              87
            • Correct route tables.

              87
              • Correct route tables.

                87
                • Correct route tables.

                  87
          • F.

            87
            • F.

              87
            • Non-HP 9000 or other vendors.

              87
              • Non-HP 9000 or other vendors.

                87
                • Non-HP 9000 or other vendors.

                  87
          • G.

            87
            • G.

              87
            • If

              87
              • If

                87
                • If

                  87
          • H.

            87
            • H.

              87
            • Network interface up?

              87
              • Network interface up?

                87
                • Network interface up?

                  87
              • If the network interfaces are UP, start again with flowchart 3. Using flowchart 3, test all netwo...

                87
          • I.

            87
            • I.

              87
            • Configure interface up.

              87
              • Configure interface up.

                87
                • Configure interface up.

                  87
• A 10/100Base-TX Interface Card Statistics

  89
  • A 10/100Base-TX Interface Card Statistics

    89
  • LAN Interface Status Display

    90
    • LAN Interface Status Display

      90
    • This appendix contains descriptions of the RFC 1213 MIB II statistics fields for LAN interface ca...

      90
    • LAN INTERFACE STATUS DISPLAY Tue, Nov 30,1999 11:45:...

      90
    • Ethernet-like Statistics Group Index = 3 Alignment Errors = 0 FCS Errors = 0 Single Collision Fra...

      90
  • RFC 1213 MIB II

    92
    • RFC 1213 MIB II

      92
    • For more detailed information about the fields described below, refer to RFC 1213.

      92
      • Field

        92
        • Field

          92
        • Description

          92
          • Description

            92
      • Network Management ID

        92
        • Network Management ID

          92
        • lanadmin(1M):status value definitions

          92
          • lanadmin(1M):status value definitions

            92
          • A unique ID assigned by the system for the network management of each network interface.

            92
      • Description

        92
        • Description

          92
        • lanadmin(1M):status value definitions

          92
          • lanadmin(1M):status value definitions

            92
          • A textual string containing information about the interface.

            92
      • Type (value)

        92
        • Type (value)

          92
        • The type of interface, distinguished according to the physical/link protocols , immediately below...

          92
          • The type of interface, distinguished according to the physical/link protocols , immediately below...

            92
          • 10/100Base-TX can have one of the following values:

            92
          • The following values are for other networking products.

            92
      • MTU Size

        92
        • MTU Size

          92
        • The size of the largest datagram which can be sent/received on the interface specified in octets....

          92
          • The size of the largest datagram which can be sent/received on the interface specified in octets....

            92
      • Speed in bits per second

        92
        • Speed in bits per second

          92
        • The speed of the 10/100Base-TX card, 10 Mbit/s or 100 Mbit/s.

          92
          • The speed of the 10/100Base-TX card, 10 Mbit/s or 100 Mbit/s.

            92
      • Station Address

        92
        • Station Address

          92
        • The interface address at the protocol layer immediately below the network layer in the protocol s...

          92
          • The interface address at the protocol layer immediately below the network layer in the protocol s...

            92
      • Administration Status

        92
        • Administration Status

          92
        • The desired state of the interface. This parameter is set to

          92
          • The desired state of the interface. This parameter is set to

            92
          • <TABLE>

            92
            • <TABLE BODY>

              92
              • <TABLE ROW>

                92
                • up(1)

                  92
                  • up(1)

                    92
                • Ready to pass packets

                  92
                  • Ready to pass packets

                    92
              • <TABLE ROW>

                92
                • down(2)

                  92
                  • down(2)

                    92
                • Not operative

                  92
                  • Not operative

                    92
              • <TABLE ROW>

                92
                • testing(3)

                  92
                  • testing(3)

                    92
                • In test mode

                  92
                  • In test mode

                    92
      • Operation Status

        93
        • Operation Status

          93
        • The current operational state of the interface. This value is the same as the hardware status dis...

          93
          • The current operational state of the interface. This value is the same as the hardware status dis...

            93
          • <TABLE>

            93
            • <TABLE BODY>

              93
              • <TABLE ROW>

                93
                • up(1)

                  93
                  • up(1)

                    93
                • Ready to pass packets

                  93
                  • Ready to pass packets

                    93
              • <TABLE ROW>

                93
                • down(2)

                  93
                  • down(2)

                    93
                • Not operative (card is down)

                  93
                  • Not operative (card is down)

                    93
              • <TABLE ROW>

                93
                • testing(3)

                  93
                  • testing(3)

                    93
                • In test mode

                  93
                  • In test mode

                    93
      • Last Change

        93
        • Last Change

          93
        • The value of SysUpTime at the time the interface entered its current operational state. If the cu...

          93
          • The value of SysUpTime at the time the interface entered its current operational state. If the cu...

            93
      • Inbound Octets

        93
        • Inbound Octets

          93
        • The total number of octets received on the interface, including framing characters.

          93
          • The total number of octets received on the interface, including framing characters.

            93
      • Inbound Unicast Packets

        93
        • Inbound Unicast Packets

          93
        • The number of subnetwork-unicast packets delivered to a high-layer protocol.

          93
          • The number of subnetwork-unicast packets delivered to a high-layer protocol.

            93
      • Inbound Non-Unicast Packets

        93
        • Inbound Non-Unicast Packets

          93
        • The number of non-unicast (subnetwork-broadcast or subnetwork-multicast) packets delivered to a h...

          93
          • The number of non-unicast (subnetwork-broadcast or subnetwork-multicast) packets delivered to a h...

            93
      • Inbound Discards

        93
        • Inbound Discards

          93
        • The number of inbound packets that were discarded even though no errors had been detected, to pre...

          93
          • The number of inbound packets that were discarded even though no errors had been detected, to pre...

            93
      • Inbound Errors

        93
        • Inbound Errors

          93
        • The number of inbound packets that contained errors preventing them from being deliverable to a h...

          93
          • The number of inbound packets that contained errors preventing them from being deliverable to a h...

            93
      • Inbound Unknown Protocols

        93
        • Inbound Unknown Protocols

          93
        • The number of packets received via the interface which were discarded because of an unknown or un...

          93
          • The number of packets received via the interface which were discarded because of an unknown or un...

            93
      • Outbound Octets

        93
        • Outbound Octets

          93
        • The total number of octets transmitted out of the interface, including framing characters.

          93
          • The total number of octets transmitted out of the interface, including framing characters.

            93
      • Outbound Unicast Packets

        93
        • Outbound Unicast Packets

          93
        • The total number of packets that higher-level protocols requested be transmitted to a subnetwork-...

          93
          • The total number of packets that higher-level protocols requested be transmitted to a subnetwork-...

            93
      • Outbound Non-Unicast Packets

        94
        • Outbound Non-Unicast Packets

          94
        • The total number of packets that higher-level protocols requested be transmitted to a non-unicast...

          94
          • The total number of packets that higher-level protocols requested be transmitted to a non-unicast...

            94
      • Outbound Discards

        94
        • Outbound Discards

          94
        • The number of outbound packets that were discarded even though no errors had been detected to pre...

          94
          • The number of outbound packets that were discarded even though no errors had been detected to pre...

            94
      • Outbound Errors

        94
        • Outbound Errors

          94
        • The number of outbound packets that could not be transmitted because of errors.

          94
          • The number of outbound packets that could not be transmitted because of errors.

            94
      • Outbound Queue Length

        94
        • Outbound Queue Length

          94
        • The length of the output packet queue (in packets).

          94
          • The length of the output packet queue (in packets).

            94
  • RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics

    95
    • RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics

      95
      • Field

        95
        • Field

          95
        • Description

          95
          • Description

            95
      • Index

        95
        • Index

          95
        • A value that uniquely identifies an interface to an 802.3 medium.

          95
          • A value that uniquely identifies an interface to an 802.3 medium.

            95
      • Alignment Errors

        95
        • Alignment Errors

          95
        • A count of frames received on a particular interface that are not an integral number of octets in...

          95
          • A count of frames received on a particular interface that are not an integral number of octets in...

            95
      • FCS Errors

        95
        • FCS Errors

          95
        • A count of frames received on a particular interface that are not an integral number of octets in...

          95
          • A count of frames received on a particular interface that are not an integral number of octets in...

            95
      • Single Collision Frames

        95
        • Single Collision Frames

          95
        • A count of successfully transmitted frames on a particular interface for which transmission is in...

          95
          • A count of successfully transmitted frames on a particular interface for which transmission is in...

            95
      • Multiple Collision Frames

        95
        • Multiple Collision Frames

          95
        • A count of successfully transmitted frames on a particular interface for which transmission is in...

          95
          • A count of successfully transmitted frames on a particular interface for which transmission is in...

            95
      • Deferred Transmissions

        95
        • Deferred Transmissions

          95
        • A count of frames for which the first transmission attempt on a particular interface is delayed b...

          95
          • A count of frames for which the first transmission attempt on a particular interface is delayed b...

            95
      • Late Collisions

        95
        • Late Collisions

          95
        • The number of times that a collision is detected on a particular interface later than 512 bit-tim...

          95
          • The number of times that a collision is detected on a particular interface later than 512 bit-tim...

            95
      • Excessive Collisions

        95
        • Excessive Collisions

          95
        • A couple of frames for which transmission on a particular interface fails due to excessive collis...

          95
          • A couple of frames for which transmission on a particular interface fails due to excessive collis...

            95
      • Internal MAC Transmit Errors

        95
        • Internal MAC Transmit Errors

          95
        • A count of frames for which transmission on a particular interface fails due to an internal MAC s...

          95
          • A count of frames for which transmission on a particular interface fails due to an internal MAC s...

            95
      • Carrier Sense Errors

        95
        • Carrier Sense Errors

          95
        • The number of times that the carrier sense condition was lost or never asserted when attempting t...

          95
          • The number of times that the carrier sense condition was lost or never asserted when attempting t...

            95
      • Frames Too Long

        96
        • Frames Too Long

          96
        • A count of frames received on a particular interface that exceed the maximum permitted framer size.

          96
          • A count of frames received on a particular interface that exceed the maximum permitted framer size.

            96
      • Internal MAC Receive Errors

        96
        • Internal MAC Receive Errors

          96
        • A count of frames for which reception on a particular interface fails due to an internal MAC subl...

          96
          • A count of frames for which reception on a particular interface fails due to an internal MAC subl...

            96
  • Create a Record or Map of Your Internetwork

    97
    • Create a Record or Map of Your Internetwork

      97
    • Be sure to create or update a record of your network and internetwork before attempting 10/100Bas...

      97
    • • Approximate dimensions of the building or room containing the 10/100Base-TX network.

      97
      • • Approximate dimensions of the building or room containing the 10/100Base-TX network.

        97
        • • Approximate dimensions of the building or room containing the 10/100Base-TX network.

          97
      • • Location of, routers, bridges, and gateways

        97
        • • Location of, routers, bridges, and gateways

          97
      • • Location of nodes and node connections.

        97
        • • Location of nodes and node connections.

          97
      • • Location of network segments and subnets within each segment

        97
        • • Location of network segments and subnets within each segment

          97
      • • Hostname of each node.

        97
        • • Hostname of each node.

          97
      • • Internet Address and Alias of each node (in the case of gateways, each 10/100Base-TX card has i...

        97
        • • Internet Address and Alias of each node (in the case of gateways, each 10/100Base-TX card has i...

          97
      • • Hardware Path of each card in the system including 10/100Base-TX cards. You can use this inform...

        97
        • • Hardware Path of each card in the system including 10/100Base-TX cards. You can use this inform...

          97
      • • Version number of the operating system installed on each node.

        97
        • • Version number of the operating system installed on each node.

          97
• B Hardware Reference Information

  99
  • B Hardware Reference Information

    99
  • This appendix contains information about the card LEDs, cabling specifications and card specifica...

    99
    • This appendix contains information about the card LEDs, cabling specifications and card specifica...

      99
  • Basic Troubleshooting Tips

    100
    • Basic Troubleshooting Tips

      100
    • Listed below are some tips on troubleshooting common hardware problems. Refer to this information...

      100
    • • Check the network cables. Make sure the network cable connections are secure and that the cable...

      100
      • • Check the network cables. Make sure the network cable connections are secure and that the cable...

        100
        • • Check the network cables. Make sure the network cable connections are secure and that the cable...

          100
      • • Check the Link LED (10/00Base-TX) on the card bulkhead. If the LED is OFF, or all LEDs on the c...

        100
        • • Check the Link LED (10/00Base-TX) on the card bulkhead. If the LED is OFF, or all LEDs on the c...

          100
    • The possible causes of a fault condition could be:

      100
    • • Defective cable

      100
      • • Defective cable

        100
        • • Defective cable

          100
      • • Cable not connected to active hub or switch

        100
        • • Cable not connected to active hub or switch

          100
      • • Defective card

        100
        • • Defective card

          100
  • Connector Information

    101
    • Connector Information

      101
    • This section includes pin usage information for the RJ-45 twisted pair connector. Connectors on L...

      101
    • Incorrectly wired or installed cabling is the most common cause of communications problems for lo...

      101
    • CAUTION The unshielded twisted-pair cables you use with the PCI 10/100Base-TX card must comply wi...

      101
      • CAUTION The unshielded twisted-pair cables you use with the PCI 10/100Base-TX card must comply wi...

        101
    • PCI 10/100Base-TX Card Twisted-Pair Connector

      101
      • PCI 10/100Base-TX Card Twisted-Pair Connector

        101
      • The same connector on the card is used for either 10Base-T or 100Base-TX operation. The operating...

        101
    • Connector Pin Usage for 10-Mbit/s Twisted-Pair Connector

      101
      • Connector Pin Usage for 10-Mbit/s Twisted-Pair Connector

        101
      • Use unshielded twisted-pair cables that comply with the IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T standard.

        101
      • <TABLE>

        101
        • Table B1 IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T Standard

          101
        • <TABLE HEADING>

          101
          • <TABLE ROW>

            101
            • Pins

              101
              • Pins

                101
            • Signal

              101
              • Signal

                101
        • <TABLE BODY>

          101
          • <TABLE ROW>

            101
            • (transmit +)

              101
              • (transmit +)

                101
              • (transmit -)

                101
          • <TABLE ROW>

            101
            • (receive +)

              101
              • (receive +)

                101
              • (receive -)

                101
      • Figure B1 Pin Layout of RJ-45 Connector on PCI Card

        102
        • Figure B1 Pin Layout of RJ-45 Connector on PCI Card

          102
      • Available HP Cables:

        102
      • • HP 92268A - 4 meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

        102
        • • HP 92268A - 4 meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

          102
          • • HP 92268A - 4 meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

            102
        • • HP92268B - 8-meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

          102
          • • HP92268B - 8-meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

            102
        • • HP 92268C - 16-meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

          102
          • • HP 92268C - 16-meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

            102
        • • HP 92268D - 32-meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

          102
          • • HP 92268D - 32-meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

            102
        • • HP 92268N- 300-meter (no connectors supplied).

          102
          • • HP 92268N- 300-meter (no connectors supplied).

            102
    • Connector Pin Usage for 100-Mbit/s Twisted-Pair Connector

      102
      • Connector Pin Usage for 100-Mbit/s Twisted-Pair Connector

        102
      • Use Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair cables that comply with the IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX standard.

        102
      • <TABLE>

        102
        • Table B2 IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Standard

          102
        • <TABLE HEADING>

          102
          • <TABLE ROW>

            102
            • Pins

              102
              • Pins

                102
            • Signal TX End Node

              102
              • Signal TX End Node

                102
        • <TABLE BODY>

          102
          • <TABLE ROW>

            102
            • 1 

              102
              • 1 

                102
            • TX:1+

              102
              • TX:1+

                102
              • TX:1-

                102
          • <TABLE ROW>

            102
            • RX:1+

              102
              • RX:1+

                102
              • RX:1-

                102
          • <TABLE ROW>

            103
            • Unused

              103
              • Unused

                103
              • Unused

                103
          • <TABLE ROW>

            103
            • Unused

              103
              • Unused

                103
              • Unused

                103
      • Available HP Cables:

        103
      • • HP 92268A - 4 meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

        103
        • • HP 92268A - 4 meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

          103
          • • HP 92268A - 4 meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

            103
        • • HP92268B - 8-meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

          103
          • • HP92268B - 8-meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

            103
        • • HP 92268C - 16-meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

          103
          • • HP 92268C - 16-meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

            103
        • • HP 92268D - 32-meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

          103
          • • HP 92268D - 32-meter with attached 8-pin connectors.

            103
        • • HP 92268N- 300-meter (no connectors supplied).

          103
          • • HP 92268N- 300-meter (no connectors supplied).

            103
      • Cable Lengths:

        103
        • Cable Lengths:

          103
      • The maximum length of the cable from the hub to each node for 100Base-TX is 100 meters. The cable...

        103
  • Cabling Information

    104
    • Cabling Information

      104
    • Connectors on LAN adapters adhere to appropriate standards agreed upon by various standards bodie...

      104
    • Incorrectly wired or installed cabling is the most common cause of communications problems for lo...

      104
    • Cable Lengths

      104
      • Cable Lengths

        104
      • Following are the maximum cable lengths from the switch to each node.

        104
      • PCI 10/100Base-T

        104
        • PCI 10/100Base-T

          104
        • <TABLE>

          104
          • Table B3 Operating Distances for Various Cable Types — 10/100Base-TX

            104
          • <TABLE HEADING>

            104
            • <TABLE ROW>

              104
              • Cable Description 10/100Base-TX/9000

                104
              • Operating Distance

                104
          • <TABLE BODY>

            104
            • <TABLE ROW>

              104
              • Cat 5 or Cat 5E UTP

                104
              • 100 meters

                104
  • Dual Port 100Base-TX and Dual Port Wide Ultra 2 SCSI Specifications

    105
    • Dual Port 100Base-TX and Dual Port Wide Ultra 2 SCSI Specifications

      105
    • A5838A

      105
    • Specifications

      105
      • Specifications

        105
    • Physical

      105
      • Physical

        105
    • <TABLE>

      105
      • <TABLE BODY>

        105
        • <TABLE ROW>

          105
          • Dimensions:

            105
            • Dimensions:

              105
          • 7.9 in by 4.2 in

            105
            • 7.9 in by 4.2 in

              105
    • Electrical

      105
      • Electrical

        105
    • <TABLE>

      105
      • <TABLE BODY>

        105
        • <TABLE ROW>

          105
          • Power requirement (:

            105
            • Power requirement (:

              105
          • +15 watts max

            105
            • +15 watts max

              105
    • Environmental

      105
      • Environmental

        105
    • Temperature Degrees F = (1.8 x Degrees C) + 32

      105
    • <TABLE>

      105
      • <TABLE BODY>

        105
        • <TABLE ROW>

          105
          • Operating Temperature:

            105
            • Operating Temperature:

              105
          • +5o C to 40o C

            105
        • <TABLE ROW>

          105
          • Storage Temperature:

            105
          • -40o C to 70o C

            105
        • <TABLE ROW>

          105
          • Recommended Operating Temperature:

            105
            • Recommended Operating Temperature:

              105
          • +20o C to 30o C

            105
            • +20

              105
    • Humidity

      105
      • Humidity

        105
    • <TABLE>

      105
      • <TABLE BODY>

        105
        • <TABLE ROW>

          105
          • Operating Relative humidity range@ 22o C

            105
            • Operating Relative humidity range@ 22

              105
          • 15 to 80% non-condensing

            105
            • 15 to 80% non-condensing

              105
        • <TABLE ROW>

          105
          • Non-operating/storage Relative humidity:

            105
          • 5 to 90% non-condensing

            105
            • 5 to 90% non-condensing

              105
    • Altitude

      105
      • Altitude

        105
    • <TABLE>

      105
      • <TABLE BODY>

        105
        • <TABLE ROW>

          105
          • Operating:

            105
            • Operating:

              105
          • 10,000 ft (3.1KM)

            105
            • 10,000 ft (3.1KM)

              105
        • <TABLE ROW>

          105
          • Non-operating:

            105
          • 15,000 ft (4.6KM

            105
            • 15,000 ft (4.6KM

              105
    • Electromagnetic Compatibility

      105
      • Electromagnetic Compatibility

        105
    • <TABLE>

      105
      • <TABLE BODY>

        105
        • <TABLE ROW>

          105
          • FCC Class A

            105
            • FCC Class A

              105
          • USA

            105
            • USA

              105
        • <TABLE ROW>

          105
          • CISPR-22/EN55022 Class A

            105
            • CISPR-22/EN55022 Class A

              105
            • EN50082-1

              105
          • International and Europe

            105
            • International and Europe

              105
            • Europe

              105
    • For compliance to European directives and related specifications, see the Declaration of Conformi...

      105
    • Cable Interfaces

      106
      • Cable Interfaces

        106
    • • The 10/100Base-TX ports are compatible with IEEE 802.3u standard and use RJ-45 connectors.

      106
      • • The 10/100Base-TX ports are compatible with IEEE 802.3u standard and use RJ-45 connectors.

        106
        • • The 10/100Base-TX ports are compatible with IEEE 802.3u standard and use RJ-45 connectors.

          106
    • Communications Standards

      106
      • Communications Standards

        106
    • • The physical layer of IEEE 802.3ustandard supports Cat 5 or Cat 5E UTP cables.

      106
      • • The physical layer of IEEE 802.3ustandard supports Cat 5 or Cat 5E UTP cables.

        106
        • • The physical layer of IEEE 802.3ustandard supports Cat 5 or Cat 5E UTP cables.

          106
• C Hardware Regulatory Statements

  107
  • C Hardware Regulatory Statements

    107
  • This section contains hardware regulatory statements for the Dual Port 100Base-TX and Dual Port U...

    107
    • This section contains hardware regulatory statements for the Dual Port 100Base-TX and Dual Port U...

      107
  • FCC Statement (For U.S.A.)

    108
    • FCC Statement (For U.S.A.)

      108
    • Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

      108
      • Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

        108
    • WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following...

      108
      • WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following...

        108
      • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, ...

        108
      • Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case ...

        108
      • Hewlett-Packard’s system certification tests were conducted with HP- supported peripheral devices...

        108
  • Canada

    108
    • Canada

      108
    • WARNING This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causin...

      108
      • WARNING This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causin...

        108
      • Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du règlement sur le matériel ...

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  • EMI Statement (European Community)

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    • EMI Statement (European Community)

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    • NOTE This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interfere...

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      • NOTE This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interfere...

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    • Declaration of Conformity: The following Declaration of Conformity has been issued per ISO/IEC Gu...

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• Glossary

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  • Glossary

    111
  • 10Base-T:

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    • 10Base-T:

      111
    • A 10 Mbit/s communication method specified in the IEEE 802.3u-1995 standard.

      111
      • A 10 Mbit/s communication method specified in the IEEE 802.3u-1995 standard.

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  • 100Base-T:

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    • 100Base-T:

      111
    • A 100 Mbit/s communication method specified in the IEEE 802.3u-1995 standard. The official name f...

      111
      • A 100 Mbit/s communication method specified in the IEEE 802.3u-1995 standard. The official name f...

        111
  • 100Base-TX:

    111
    • 100Base-TX:

      111
    • A specific implementation of 100Base-T designed to operate over Category 5 UTP cabling.

      111
      • A specific implementation of 100Base-T designed to operate over Category 5 UTP cabling.

        111
  • Address:

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    • Address:

      111
    • A specific location in memory, designated either numerically or by a symbolic name.

      111
      • A specific location in memory, designated either numerically or by a symbolic name.

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  • Alias:

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    • Alias:

      111
    • Name of the interface that corresponds to a given Internet address on a system. Refer to the netw...

      111
      • Name of the interface that corresponds to a given Internet address on a system. Refer to the netw...

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  • Asynchronous Data Transfer:

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    • Asynchronous Data Transfer:

      111
    • One of the ways data is transferred over the SCSI bus. It is slower than synchronous data transfer.

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      • One of the ways data is transferred over the SCSI bus. It is slower than synchronous data transfer.

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  • Autonegotiation:

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    • Autonegotiation:

      111
    • A mechanism defined in IEEE 802.3u-1995 whereby devices sharing a link segment can exchange data ...

      111
      • A mechanism defined in IEEE 802.3u-1995 whereby devices sharing a link segment can exchange data ...

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  • Autosensing:

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    • Autosensing:

      111
    • The ability of the 10/100Base-TX card to detect a static speed of a hub or switch and automatical...

      111
      • The ability of the 10/100Base-TX card to detect a static speed of a hub or switch and automatical...

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  • BIOS (Basic Input/Output System):

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    • BIOS (Basic Input/Output System):

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    • Software that provides basic read/write capability. Usually kept as firmware (ROM based). The sys...

      111
      • Software that provides basic read/write capability. Usually kept as firmware (ROM based). The sys...

        111
  • Bit

    111
    • Bit

      111
    • A binary digit. The smallest unit of information a computer uses. The value of a bit (0 or 1) rep...

      111
      • A binary digit. The smallest unit of information a computer uses. The value of a bit (0 or 1) rep...

        111
  • Bus

    111
    • Bus

      111
    • A collection of wires in a cable or copper traces on a circuit board used to transmit data, statu...

      111
      • A collection of wires in a cable or copper traces on a circuit board used to transmit data, statu...

        111
  • Bus Mastering

    112
    • Bus Mastering

      112
    • A high-performance way to transfer data. The host adapter controls the transfer of data directly ...

      112
      • A high-performance way to transfer data. The host adapter controls the transfer of data directly ...

        112
  • Byte

    112
    • Byte

      112
    • A unit of information consisting of eight bits.

      112
      • A unit of information consisting of eight bits.

        112
  • CSMA/CD:

    112
    • CSMA/CD:

      112
    • Carrier sense multiple access with collision detection. The media access method implemented in IE...

      112
      • Carrier sense multiple access with collision detection. The media access method implemented in IE...

        112
  • Card Instance Number:

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    • Card Instance Number:

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    • A number that uniquely identifies a device within a class. A class of devices is a logical groupi...

      112
      • A number that uniquely identifies a device within a class. A class of devices is a logical groupi...

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  • Chain

    112
    • Chain

      112
    • A topology in which every device is connected to two others, except for two-end devices that are ...

      112
      • A topology in which every device is connected to two others, except for two-end devices that are ...

        112
  • CISPR (Committee, International and Special, for Protection in Radio)

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    • CISPR (Committee, International and Special, for Protection in Radio)

      112
    • An international committee on radio frequency interference.

      112
      • An international committee on radio frequency interference.

        112
  • Configuration

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    • Configuration

      112
    • Refers to the way a computer is set up; the combined hardware components (computer, monitor, key ...

      112
      • Refers to the way a computer is set up; the combined hardware components (computer, monitor, key ...

        112
  • CPU (central processing unit)

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    • CPU (central processing unit)

      112
    • The “brain” of the computer that performs the actual computations. The term Micro Processor Unit ...

      112
      • The “brain” of the computer that performs the actual computations. The term Micro Processor Unit ...

        112
  • Destination Address:

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    • Destination Address:

      112
    • A field in the message packet format identifying the end node(s) to which the packet is being sent.

      112
      • A field in the message packet format identifying the end node(s) to which the packet is being sent.

        112
  • Device Driver

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    • Device Driver

      112
    • A program that allows a microprocessor (through the operating system) to direct the operation of ...

      112
      • A program that allows a microprocessor (through the operating system) to direct the operation of ...

        112
  • Differential

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    • Differential

      112
    • A hardware configuration for connecting SCSI devices. It uses a pair of lines for each signal tra...

      112
      • A hardware configuration for connecting SCSI devices. It uses a pair of lines for each signal tra...

        112
  • DLPI:

    112
    • DLPI:

      112
    • Data Link Provider Interface. An industry-standard definition for message communications to STREA...

      112
      • Data Link Provider Interface. An industry-standard definition for message communications to STREA...

        112
  • DMA (direct memory access)

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    • DMA (direct memory access)

      113
    • A method of moving data from a storage device directly to RAM, without using the CPU’s resources.

      113
      • A method of moving data from a storage device directly to RAM, without using the CPU’s resources.

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  • DMA Bus Master

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    • DMA Bus Master

      113
    • A feature that allows a peripheral to control the flow of data to and from system memory by block...

      113
      • A feature that allows a peripheral to control the flow of data to and from system memory by block...

        113
  • EEPROM (electronically erasable programmable read-only memory)

    113
    • EEPROM (electronically erasable programmable read-only memory)

      113
    • A memory chip typically used to store configuration information. See NVRAM.

      113
      • A memory chip typically used to store configuration information. See NVRAM.

        113
  • EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture)

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    • EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture)

      113
    • An extension of the 16-bit ISA bus standard. It allows devices to perform 32-bit data transfers.

      113
      • An extension of the 16-bit ISA bus standard. It allows devices to perform 32-bit data transfers.

        113
  • Ethernet:

    113
    • Ethernet:

      113
    • A 10 Mbit/s LAN, developed by Digital Equipment Corporation, Intel, and Xerox Corporation, upon w...

      113
      • A 10 Mbit/s LAN, developed by Digital Equipment Corporation, Intel, and Xerox Corporation, upon w...

        113
  • External SCSI Device

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    • External SCSI Device

      113
    • A SCSI device installed outside the computer cabinet. External SCSI devices are connected in a ch...

      113
      • A SCSI device installed outside the computer cabinet. External SCSI devices are connected in a ch...

        113
  • Fast Ethernet:

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    • Fast Ethernet:

      113
    • A commonly used name applied to 100Base-T.

      113
      • A commonly used name applied to 100Base-T.

        113
  • FCC

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    • FCC

      113
    • Federal Communications Commission.

      113
      • Federal Communications Commission.

        113
  • File

    113
    • File

      113
    • A named collection of information, usually stored on a disk.

      113
      • A named collection of information, usually stored on a disk.

        113
  • Firmware

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    • Firmware

      113
    • Software that is permanently stored in ROM. In the case of BIOS, it can be accessed during boot t...

      113
      • Software that is permanently stored in ROM. In the case of BIOS, it can be accessed during boot t...

        113
  • Full-Duplex Mode:

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    • Full-Duplex Mode:

      113
    • A mode of media utilization whereby data can flow in both directions simultaneously across the mu...

      113
      • A mode of media utilization whereby data can flow in both directions simultaneously across the mu...

        113
  • HSC:

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    • HSC:

      113
    • High speed connect bus.

      113
      • High speed connect bus.

        113
  • Half-Duplex Mode:

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    • Half-Duplex Mode:

      113
    • The media utilization mode of IEEE 802.3u-1995 networks whereby data can flow in only one directi...

      113
      • The media utilization mode of IEEE 802.3u-1995 networks whereby data can flow in only one directi...

        113
  • Hard Disk

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    • Hard Disk

      114
    • A rigid disk permanently sealed into a drive cartridge. A hard disk can store very large amounts ...

      114
      • A rigid disk permanently sealed into a drive cartridge. A hard disk can store very large amounts ...

        114
  • Hardware Path:

    114
    • Hardware Path:

      114
    • An identifier assigned by the system according to the physical location (slot) of the card in the...

      114
      • An identifier assigned by the system according to the physical location (slot) of the card in the...

        114
  • Host

    114
    • Host

      114
    • The computer system in which a SCSI host adapter is installed. It uses the SCSI host adapter to t...

      114
      • The computer system in which a SCSI host adapter is installed. It uses the SCSI host adapter to t...

        114
  • Host Adapter

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    • Host Adapter

      114
    • A circuit board and/or integrated circuit device that provides a SCSI bus connection to the compu...

      114
      • A circuit board and/or integrated circuit device that provides a SCSI bus connection to the compu...

        114
  • Hostname:

    114
    • Hostname:

      114
    • Name of system on the network. Refer to the network map in appendix B for example usage.

      114
      • Name of system on the network. Refer to the network map in appendix B for example usage.

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  • Hub:

    114
    • Hub:

      114
    • A network interconnection device that allows multiple devices to share a single logical link segm...

      114
      • A network interconnection device that allows multiple devices to share a single logical link segm...

        114
  • IEEE:

    114
    • IEEE:

      114
    • The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. A national association, whose activities i...

      114
      • The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. A national association, whose activities i...

        114
  • IEEE 802.3u-1995 network:

    114
    • IEEE 802.3u-1995 network:

      114
    • A 10 or 100 megabit-per-second LAN, specified in the IEEE 802.3u-1995 Standard for Local Area Net...

      114
      • A 10 or 100 megabit-per-second LAN, specified in the IEEE 802.3u-1995 Standard for Local Area Net...

        114
  • Internal SCSI Device

    114
    • Internal SCSI Device

      114
    • A SCSI device installed inside the computer cabinet. These devices are connected in a chain using...

      114
      • A SCSI device installed inside the computer cabinet. These devices are connected in a chain using...

        114
  • Internet Address:

    115
    • Internet Address:

      115
    • The network address of a computer node. This address identifies both which network the host is on...

      115
      • The network address of a computer node. This address identifies both which network the host is on...

        115
  • IP Address:

    115
    • IP Address:

      115
    • See Internet Address glossary entry.

      115
      • See Internet Address glossary entry.

        115
  • IRQ (interrupt request channel)

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    • IRQ (interrupt request channel)

      115
    • A path through which a device can get the immediate attention of the computer’s CPU. The PCI bus ...

      115
      • A path through which a device can get the immediate attention of the computer’s CPU. The PCI bus ...

        115
  • ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)

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    • ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)

      115
    • A type of computer bus used in most PCs. It allows devices to send and receive data 16 bits at a ...

      115
      • A type of computer bus used in most PCs. It allows devices to send and receive data 16 bits at a ...

        115
  • KByte (kilobyte)

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    • KByte (kilobyte)

      115
    • A measure of computer storage equal to 1024 bytes.

      115
      • A measure of computer storage equal to 1024 bytes.

        115
  • LAN:

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    • LAN:

      115
    • See Local Area Network.

      115
      • See Local Area Network.

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  • Local Area Network (LAN):

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    • Local Area Network (LAN):

      115
    • A data communications system that allows a number of independent devices to communicate with each...

      115
      • A data communications system that allows a number of independent devices to communicate with each...

        115
  • Local Bus

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    • Local Bus

      115
    • A way to connect peripherals directly to the computer processor’s data path. It bypasses the slow...

      115
      • A way to connect peripherals directly to the computer processor’s data path. It bypasses the slow...

        115
  • Local Network:

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    • Local Network:

      115
    • The network to which a node is directly attached.

      115
      • The network to which a node is directly attached.

        115
  • Logical Unit

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    • Logical Unit

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    • A subdivision, either logical or physical, of a SCSI device. Most devices have only one logical u...

      115
      • A subdivision, either logical or physical, of a SCSI device. Most devices have only one logical u...

        115
  • LUN (logical unit number)

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    • LUN (logical unit number)

      115
    • An encoded three-bit number for the logical unit.

      115
      • An encoded three-bit number for the logical unit.

        115
  • LVD (low-voltage differential)

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    • LVD (low-voltage differential)

      115
    • A robust design methodology that improves power consumption, data integrity, cable lengths, and s...

      115
      • A robust design methodology that improves power consumption, data integrity, cable lengths, and s...

        115
  • Mainboard

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    • Mainboard

      115
    • A large circuit board that holds RAM, ROM, the microprocessor, custom integrated circuits, and ot...

      115
      • A large circuit board that holds RAM, ROM, the microprocessor, custom integrated circuits, and ot...

        115
  • Main Memory

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    • Main Memory

      115
    • The part of a computer’s memory that is directly accessible by the CPU (usually synonymous with R...

      115
      • The part of a computer’s memory that is directly accessible by the CPU (usually synonymous with R...

        115
  • Major Number:

    116
    • Major Number:

      116
    • Unique value that identifies an individual hardware device.The number for the 10/100Base-TX card ...

      116
      • Unique value that identifies an individual hardware device.The number for the 10/100Base-TX card ...

        116
  • Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU).

    116
    • Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU).

      116
    • Largest amount of data that can be transmitted through that interface. This value does not includ...

      116
      • Largest amount of data that can be transmitted through that interface. This value does not includ...

        116
  • MByte (megabyte)

    116
    • MByte (megabyte)

      116
    • A measure of computer storage equal to 1024 kilobytes.

      116
      • A measure of computer storage equal to 1024 kilobytes.

        116
  • Motherboard

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    • Motherboard

      116
    • See mainboard. In some countries, the term motherboard is not appropriate.

      116
      • See mainboard. In some countries, the term motherboard is not appropriate.

        116
  • Multi-tasking

    116
    • Multi-tasking

      116
    • The initiation and control of more than one sequence of operations. This allows programs to opera...

      116
      • The initiation and control of more than one sequence of operations. This allows programs to opera...

        116
  • Multi-threading

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    • Multi-threading

      116
    • The simultaneous accessing of data by more than one SCSI device. This increases the aggregate dat...

      116
      • The simultaneous accessing of data by more than one SCSI device. This increases the aggregate dat...

        116
  • Network Interface:

    116
    • Network Interface:

      116
    • A communication path through which messages can be sent and received. A hardware network interfac...

      116
      • A communication path through which messages can be sent and received. A hardware network interfac...

        116
  • Network Management Identifier (NMID):

    116
    • Network Management Identifier (NMID):

      116
    • On HP-UX 10.x, it was a unique ID assigned by the system for the network management of each netwo...

      116
      • On HP-UX 10.x, it was a unique ID assigned by the system for the network management of each netwo...

        116
  • Node:

    116
    • Node:

      116
    • Any point in a network where services are provided or communications channels are interconnected....

      116
      • Any point in a network where services are provided or communications channels are interconnected....

        116
  • NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory)

    116
    • NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory)

      116
    • An EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Read Only Memory chip) used to store configuration information.

      116
      • An EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Read Only Memory chip) used to store configuration information.

        116
  • Operating System

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    • Operating System

      116
    • A program that organizes the internal activities of the computer and its peripheral devices. An o...

      116
      • A program that organizes the internal activities of the computer and its peripheral devices. An o...

        116
  • Packet:

    117
    • Packet:

      117
    • A sequence of binary digits that is transmitted as a unit in a computer network. A packet usually...

      117
      • A sequence of binary digits that is transmitted as a unit in a computer network. A packet usually...

        117
  • Parity Checking

    117
    • Parity Checking

      117
    • A way to verify the accuracy of data transmitted over the SCSI bus. One bit in the transfer is us...

      117
      • A way to verify the accuracy of data transmitted over the SCSI bus. One bit in the transfer is us...

        117
  • PCI:

    117
    • PCI:

      117
    • Peripheral component interconnect. A local bus specification that allows connection of integrated...

      117
      • Peripheral component interconnect. A local bus specification that allows connection of integrated...

        117
  • Peripheral Devices

    117
    • Peripheral Devices

      117
    • A hardware device (such as a video monitor, disk drive, printer, or CD-ROM) used with a computer ...

      117
      • A hardware device (such as a video monitor, disk drive, printer, or CD-ROM) used with a computer ...

        117
  • Pin-1 Orientation

    117
    • Pin-1 Orientation

      117
    • The alignment of pin 1 on a SCSI cable connector and the pin 1 position on the SCSI connector int...

      117
      • The alignment of pin 1 on a SCSI cable connector and the pin 1 position on the SCSI connector int...

        117
  • PIO (programmed input/output)

    117
    • PIO (programmed input/output)

      117
    • A way the CPU can transfer data to and from memory via the computer’s I/O ports. PIO can be faste...

      117
      • A way the CPU can transfer data to and from memory via the computer’s I/O ports. PIO can be faste...

        117
  • Port Address

    117
    • Port Address

      117
    • Also Port Number. The address through which commands are sent to a host adapter board. This addre...

      117
      • Also Port Number. The address through which commands are sent to a host adapter board. This addre...

        117
  • Port Number

    117
    • Port Number

      117
    • See Port Address.

      117
      • See Port Address.

        117
  • PPA:

    117
    • PPA:

      117
    • Physical point of attachment.

      117
      • Physical point of attachment.

        117
  • Protocol:

    117
    • Protocol:

      117
    • A specification for coding messages exchanged between two communications processes.

      117
      • A specification for coding messages exchanged between two communications processes.

        117
  • Queue Tags

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    • Queue Tags

      117
    • A way to keep track of multiple commands while allowing increased throughput on the SCSI bus.

      117
      • A way to keep track of multiple commands while allowing increased throughput on the SCSI bus.

        117
  • RAM (Random Access Memory)

    117
    • RAM (Random Access Memory)

      117
    • Generally, the computer’s primary working memory in which program instructions and data are store...

      117
      • Generally, the computer’s primary working memory in which program instructions and data are store...

        117
  • RISC Core

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    • RISC Core

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    • Symbios SCSI chips contain a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) processor, programmed throug...

      118
      • Symbios SCSI chips contain a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) processor, programmed throug...

        118
  • RJ-45:

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    • RJ-45:

      118
    • The name for the connector type used with UTP cabling.

      118
      • The name for the connector type used with UTP cabling.

        118
  • ROM (Read-Only Memory)

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    • ROM (Read-Only Memory)

      118
    • Memory from which information can be read but not changed. The contents of ROM are not erased whe...

      118
      • Memory from which information can be read but not changed. The contents of ROM are not erased whe...

        118
  • SCAM (SCSI Configured AutoMatically)

    118
    • SCAM (SCSI Configured AutoMatically)

      118
    • A method to automatically allocate SCSI IDs via software when SCAM compliant SCSI devices are att...

      118
      • A method to automatically allocate SCSI IDs via software when SCAM compliant SCSI devices are att...

        118
  • SCSI (small computer system interface)

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    • SCSI (small computer system interface)

      118
    • A specification for a high-performance peripheral bus and command set. The original standard is n...

      118
      • A specification for a high-performance peripheral bus and command set. The original standard is n...

        118
  • SCSI-2

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    • SCSI-2

      118
    • The current SCSI specification that adds features to the original SCSI-1 standard.

      118
      • The current SCSI specification that adds features to the original SCSI-1 standard.

        118
  • SCSI-3

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    • SCSI-3

      118
    • The next SCSI specification, that adds features to the SCSI-2 standard.

      118
      • The next SCSI specification, that adds features to the SCSI-2 standard.

        118
  • SCSI Bus

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    • SCSI Bus

      118
    • A host adapter and one or more SCSI peripherals connected by cables in a linear chain configurati...

      118
      • A host adapter and one or more SCSI peripherals connected by cables in a linear chain configurati...

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  • SCSI Device

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    • SCSI Device

      118
    • Any device conforming to the SCSI standard that attaches to the SCSI bus by means of a SCSI cable...

      118
      • Any device conforming to the SCSI standard that attaches to the SCSI bus by means of a SCSI cable...

        118
  • SCSI ID

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    • SCSI ID

      118
    • A unique identification for each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. Each SCSI bus has fifteen available...

      118
      • A unique identification for each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. Each SCSI bus has fifteen available...

        118
  • SDMS (SCSI Device Management System)

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    • SDMS (SCSI Device Management System)

      118
    • A Symbios software product that manages SCSI system I/O.

      118
      • A Symbios software product that manages SCSI system I/O.

        118
  • Single-Ended SCSI

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    • Single-Ended SCSI

      118
    • A hardware specification for connecting SCSI devices. It references each SCSI signal to a common ...

      118
      • A hardware specification for connecting SCSI devices. It references each SCSI signal to a common ...

        118
  • Subnetwork:

    118
    • Subnetwork:

      118
    • Small discrete physical networks connected via gateways which share the same network address spac...

      118
      • Small discrete physical networks connected via gateways which share the same network address spac...

        118
  • Subnet mask:

    119
    • Subnet mask:

      119
    • A 32-bit mask which, when AND'd with an internet address, determines a subnetwork address. When t...

      119
      • A 32-bit mask which, when AND'd with an internet address, determines a subnetwork address. When t...

        119
  • Switch:

    119
    • Switch:

      119
    • A network interconnection device that allows multiple connected senders and receivers to communic...

      119
      • A network interconnection device that allows multiple connected senders and receivers to communic...

        119
  • Synchronous Data Transfer

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    • Synchronous Data Transfer

      119
    • One of the ways data is transferred over the SCSI bus. Transfers are clocked with fixed-frequency...

      119
      • One of the ways data is transferred over the SCSI bus. Transfers are clocked with fixed-frequency...

        119
  • System BIOS

    119
    • System BIOS

      119
    • Controls the low level POST (Power On Self Test) and basic operation of the CPU and computer system.

      119
      • Controls the low level POST (Power On Self Test) and basic operation of the CPU and computer system.

        119
  • Termination

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    • Termination

      119
    • The electrical connection required at each end of the SCSI bus, composed of a set of resistors.

      119
      • The electrical connection required at each end of the SCSI bus, composed of a set of resistors.

        119
  • Topology:

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    • Topology:

      119
    • The physical and logical geometry governing placement of nodes in a computer network. Also, the l...

      119
      • The physical and logical geometry governing placement of nodes in a computer network. Also, the l...

        119
  • Ultra SCSI

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    • Ultra SCSI

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    • A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to 20 MBytes/sec over an 8-bi...

      119
      • A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to 20 MBytes/sec over an 8-bi...

        119
  • Ultra2 SCSI

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    • Ultra2 SCSI

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    • A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to 40 MBytes/sec over an 8-bi...

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      • A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to 40 MBytes/sec over an 8-bi...

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  • UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) Cabling:

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    • UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) Cabling:

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    • A data cable type consisting of pairs of wires twisted together without an electrically shielding...

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      • A data cable type consisting of pairs of wires twisted together without an electrically shielding...

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  • VCCI

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    • VCCI

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    • Voluntary Control Council for Interference.

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      • Voluntary Control Council for Interference.

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  • VHDCI

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    • VHDCI

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    • Very High Density Cable Interconnect.

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      • Very High Density Cable Interconnect.

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  • Wide SCSI

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    • Wide SCSI

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    • A SCSI-2 feature allowing 16 or 32-bit transfers on the SCSI bus. This dramatically increases the...

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      • A SCSI-2 feature allowing 16 or 32-bit transfers on the SCSI bus. This dramatically increases the...

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  • Wide Ultra SCSI

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    • Wide Ultra SCSI

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    • The SCSI Trade Association term for SCSI bus width 16 bits, SCSI bus speed maximum data rate 40 M...

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      • The SCSI Trade Association term for SCSI bus width 16 bits, SCSI bus speed maximum data rate 40 M...

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  • Wide Ultra2 SCSI

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    • Wide Ultra2 SCSI

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    • The SCSI Trade Association term for SCSI bus width 16 bits, SCSI bus speed maximum data rate 80 M...

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      • The SCSI Trade Association term for SCSI bus width 16 bits, SCSI bus speed maximum data rate 80 M...

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