IBM 64-bit/66MHz PCI ATM MMF, Installation And Using Manual

Page 1: ...64 bit 66MHz PCI ATM MMF Adapter Installation and Using Guide SA23 1269 00 ...

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Page 3: ...g the Hostname Nameserver or Gateway 8 Configuring PVCs 9 Removing the ATM 155 Software 10 Chapter 4 Managing the Network 13 ATM Connections 13 TCP IP over ATM 13 Configuring with PVCs 14 Networking with ATM SVCs 14 Changing ATM Adapter Characteristics 14 Appendix A Communications Statements 17 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 17 European Union EU Statement 18 International Electrot...

Page 4: ...Diagnostics 23 Troubleshooting 23 Appendix D Product Features and Specifications 25 Features 25 Specifications 26 iv Installation and Using Guide ...

Page 5: ...it and all attached devices are unplugged When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Use one hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables to prevent a possible shock from t...

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Page 7: ...he device where others can handle and possibly damage the device v While the CD ROM drive is still in its anti static package touch it to an unpainted metal part of the system unit for at least two seconds This drains static electricity from the package and from your body v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit without setting it down If it is necessary t...

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Page 9: ...Related Publications The following publications contain related information v System unit documentation for information specific to your hardware configuration v AIX operating system documentation for information specific to your software configuration The AIX documentation library is available at the following Web address http www 1 ibm com servers aix library Select Technical Publications AIX do...

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Page 11: ...pter on AIX to an ATM switch or concentrator Follow the instructions in Chapter 2 Installing the ATM 155 Software and the 64 bit 66MHz PCI ATM MMF Adapter on page 3 to install the ATM 155 software and to install and connect the 64 bit 66MHz PCI ATM MMF Adapter Software Requirements The 64 bit 66MHz PCI ATM MMF Adapter is supported on AIX Version 4 3 3 as well as AIX Version 5 1 0 and later If supp...

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Page 13: ...all the AIX ATM common code and the ATM 155 software for the 64 bit 66MHz PCI ATM MMF Adapter To install the software do the following 1 Turn on the system unit power 2 Log in as root user 3 Insert the media containing the AIX ATM common code device driver software for example CD ROM into the appropriate media device 4 Type the following smitty devinst and press Enter 5 The Install Additional Devi...

Page 14: ...e drive 16 Press F10 to exit SMITTY 17 This step is optional for systems with hot pluggable capability At the command line type shutdown F and press Enter Refer to your operating system User s Guide for instructions 18 Go to Installing the Adapter Installing the Adapter Refer to your system unit documentation for specific instructions to install your adapter Verifying Adapter Available for Use To ...

Page 15: ...rocedures to connect it to an ATM switch or concentrator Note The connector on the adapter conforms with the ATM Forum standard If your switch connector pinout is not compatible with this standard obtain or create a cable that conforms to the standard Chapter 2 Installing the ATM 155 Software and the 64 bit 66MHz PCI ATM MMF Adapter 5 ...

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Page 17: ...application when configuring the ATM NID 4 From the Network Interface Selection menu select Add a Network Interface 5 From the Add a Network Interface menu select Add an ATM Network Interface 6 Use the following instructions to set the values in the Add an ATM Network Interface screen v INTERNET ADDRESS Type the dotted decimal Internet Protocol IP address assigned to your workstation for example 1...

Page 18: ...ges from running to OK press F10 to exit SMITTY To set the hostname a nameserver or a gateway continue with the next section To use permanent virtual channels PVCs go to Configuring PVCs on page 9 Setting the Hostname Nameserver or Gateway To set the hostname nameserver or gateway do the following 1 At the AIX command prompt type smitty tcpip and press Enter 2 From the TCP IP menu select Minimum C...

Page 19: ...rved for PVC connection v Network Interface Type at0 and press Enter v Destination IP Address If you set the Automatically Discover Destination IP Address field to no type the dotted decimal IP address for example 162 62 41 96 of the destination end station ATM attached host or gateway Press Enter v Automatically Discover Destination IP Address Select yes or no and press Enter v LLC Encapsulation ...

Page 20: ...ork Interface 4 From the Available Network Interfaces list select at0 5 When the Command status in the Command Status screen changes from running to OK press F10 to exit SMITTY 6 At the AIX command prompt type smitty atm_adpt and press Enter 7 From the Adapter menu select Remove an ATM Adapter 8 From the ATM Adapter list select at0 9 In the Remove an ATM Adapter screen set KEEP definition in datab...

Page 21: ... v To continue to remove the software press Enter v To cancel the uninstallation process press F3 16 When removal is complete and the Command status in the Command Status screen changes from running to OK press F10 to exit SMITTY Chapter 3 Configuring the ATM 155 Software 11 ...

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Page 23: ...ual channel VC can be set up on the same link but the VPI VCI must be different for each connection on the link A permanent virtual channel PVC is a static connection between two end stations and the ATM network The PVC is created by selecting a physical path from the end station through the switches to the other end station VPI VCIs are assigned to establish the connection between the two end sta...

Page 24: ...r node This process can become labor intensive as the number of connections grows rapidly with the addition of nodes Such complexity is avoided by using SVCs An IP subnet using SVCs consists of an ATM switch an ARP server and ARP clients During network initialization endpoints automatically open signaling channels to obtain their 20 byte ATM address from the switch Using the ARP server ATM address...

Page 25: ...AC address Because an endpoint s ATM address is partially derived from the adapter s MAC address changing an adapter in an endpoint changes that station s ATM address If an ARP server adapter is changed it is not necessary to change the ARP server ATM address in each ARP client The MAC address of the previous configuration can be entered as the alternate MAC address of the new adapter Each MAC add...

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Page 27: ... user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures v Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna v Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver v Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected v Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help Properly shielded and gro...

Page 28: ...ction against interference with licensed communication devices International Electrotechnical Commission IEC Statement This product has been designed and built to comply with IEC Standard 950 United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements This equipment is manufactured to the International Safety Standard EN60950 and as such is approved in the UK under the General Approval Number NS G 1234 ...

Page 29: ...t and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI This product is aimed to be used in a domestic environment When used near a radio or TV receiver it may becaome the cause of radio interference Read the instructions for correct handling Radio Protection for Germany Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem de...

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Page 33: ...r 4 Follow the instructions on the screen Troubleshooting If diagnostics pass and your 64 bit 66MHz PCI ATM MMF Adapter is not functioning do the following 1 Refer to your system unit documentation to disconnect power cables and remove covers 2 Disconnect and reconnect all 64 bit 66MHz PCI ATM MMF Adapter cables 3 Remove and reseat the adapter 4 Install the 64 bit 66MHz PCI ATM MMF Adapter in a di...

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Page 35: ...cation with devices located on an ATM network or bridged to a token ring Ethernet or other LAN The following list summarizes the features of the 64 bit 66MHz PCI ATM MMF Adapter v 64 bit PCI bus master v Direct memory access DMA v Dedicated 155 Mbit sec full duplex connection v TCP IP support v SVC and PVC support v Ease of installation and setup through a graphical user interface v ATM adaptation...

Page 36: ... bus specifications Environment Power dissipation Maximum 8 W Power VCC 4 75 to 5 25 V Operating temperature 10 to 60 C Humidity 8 to 80 noncondensing PCI Interface Size 6 2 x 3 0 single slot adapter Bus master 64 bit bus master capability 26 Installation and Using Guide ...

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