Aurora Multimedia 4520CPR User Manual

Vanguard Multiport™ 4520CP ControllerSynchronous/asynchronous Communicationsfor CompactPCI-equipped Solaris™ systems Vanguard Models 4520CPF4520CPRPar

About this Manual1-2 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideWho Should Use This BookThis book is a reference manual for anyone who wants to

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 1-3Document ConventionsDocument ConventionsTable 1 describes the symbolic conventions used in this g

About this Manual1-4 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideGetting HelpIf you need to reach us, you can contact us by• The Web: www.aurorat

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 2-1CHAPTER 2 Introducing the Vanguard Multiport 4530CP ControllerCongratulations on purchasing your

Introducing the Vanguard Multiport 4530CP Controller2-2 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideMulti-protocol supportOptional Aurora synchro

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 2-3Technical Specification OverviewTechnical Specification OverviewTable 2 provides a technical spec

Introducing the Vanguard Multiport 4530CP Controller2-4 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideTABLE 3. Vanguard Multiport Synchronous Commu

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 3-1CHAPTER 3 Installing Vanguard Multiport HardwareThis chapter describes how to install Vanguard Mu

Installing Vanguard Multiport Hardware3-2 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideInstallation OverviewThis section provides an overview of h

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 3-3Installation PrecautionsInstallation Precautions Taking the precautions described in this section

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Installing Vanguard Multiport Hardware3-4 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideSave the shipping cartons and the internal packaging. If yo

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 3-5Installing the Multiport Card• A small flat-head screwdriver to make cable connections and secure

Installing Vanguard Multiport Hardware3-6 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideFIGURE 1. Connecting Vanguard Card to the Distribution Cabl

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 3-7Connecting PeripheralsConnecting PeripheralsPeripherals are connected to the Vanguard Multiport d

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Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 4-1CHAPTER 4 Software Installation and ConfigurationThe Vanguard Multiport device drivers allow your

Software Installation and Configuration4-2 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideYou only need to install the driver once, even if you are

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 4-3Asynchronous Device File NamesFIGURE 3. Filenaming Format for Asynchronous Device FilesIn this ex

Software Installation and Configuration4-4 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideSetting Up Asynchronous Port ServicesOnce your peripherals

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 4-5Setting Up Asynchronous Port ServicesSetting Up Terminal ServicesSetting up terminal service in S

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Software Installation and Configuration4-6 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guidehardware). Refer to your Solaris documentation for more in

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 4-7Setting Up Asynchronous Port ServicesTo set up services for a typical bidirectional modem1. Creat

Software Installation and Configuration4-8 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideSetting Asynchronous Data RatesAurora recommends that you

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 4-9Synchronous ConfigurationsFIGURE 4. Filenaming Format for Synchronous FilesIn this example, an HD

Software Installation and Configuration4-10 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideSunLink® SupportSome applications require SunLink device

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 5-1CHAPTER 5 Using the Vanguard Multiport SoftwareAurora Technologies device driver software deliver

Using the Vanguard Multiport Software5-2 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideTo view the port parameters1. Typesystem# ./aseinfo -ports |

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 5-3Administering Ports with msetFIGURE 5. Output from the aseinfo CommandAdministering Ports with ms

Using the Vanguard Multiport Software5-4 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideTABLE 8. mset Optionsmset Option Description-<baud_rate&

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 6-1CHAPTER 6 TroubleshootingThis chapter describes problems you could possibly experience with your

Note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim

Troubleshooting6-2 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideInstallation ProblemsIf you experience problems immediately after the installation

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 6-3The xxtrace Driver Tracing UtilityTo clear a hung async port1. Switch user to root:system% suPass

Troubleshooting6-4 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideRunning xxtrace To run xxtrace1. Log in as rootYou must be logged in as root in a

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 6-5The xxtrace Driver Tracing Utilitywhere n is the board number in the system starting with 0, and

Troubleshooting6-6 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideTroubleshooting with mset (async only)You can run mset when you are receiving data

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 6-7Calling for Support7. To reset all errors and statistics for all ports, enter:system# ./mset <

Troubleshooting6-8 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 7-1CHAPTER 7 Warranty & Maintenance InformationWarranty on Hardware & Software Aurora produc

Warranty & Maintenance Information7-2 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideProduct Registration FormImportant! Please print, complete,

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide A-1Appendix A Cables and ConnectorsThis appendix provides necessary background information for makin

Table of Contents vChapter 1. About this ManualManual Organization ...1-1Who Should Use

Cables and ConnectorsA-2 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guidewhen connecting a DCE device, such as a modem, to a Vanguard Multiport card,

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide A-3Serial Connector Pinouts6 DSR 107 Input7 Signal GND – None8 DCD 109 Input15 TxCin114 Input17 RxCi

Cables and ConnectorsA-4 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideAsynchronous Serial CablesVanguard Multiport cards support both asynchronous

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide A-5Asynchronous Serial CablesFIGURE 7. Asynchronous Modem Cable (DTE to DCE)Asynchronous Null-Modem

Cables and ConnectorsA-6 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideFIGURE 8. Asynchronous Null Modem Cable (XON/XOFF Handshaking)FIGURE 9. Asyn

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide A-7Synchronous Serial CablesFIGURE 10. Asynchronous Null Modem Cable (DTR Handshaking)See your devic

Cables and ConnectorsA-8 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideFIGURE 11. Straight-through synchronous modem cableConnecting Other Synchron

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide A-9Synchronous Serial CablesFIGURE 12. Synchronous Null-Modem Cable This is a general purpose synchr

Cables and ConnectorsA-10 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuideFIGURE 13. RS-232 Interface Signals Transmitted through the DB-25 Connector

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide A-11Synchronous Serial CablesFIGURE 14. Signals Transmitted through the DB-25 Connector Pins for RS-

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Cables and ConnectorsA-12 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide

Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide B-1Appendix B Product Information WorksheetCompleting the Product Information WorksheetComplete the

B-2 Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s GuidePeripheral/Port assignments:Slot Port Peripheral___0123456789101112131415

Vanguard Multiport 4240CP Controller User’s Guide IX-1AAbout this Manual 1-1–1-4Administering ports 5-3aseinfo, viewing port parameters 5-1–5-3Asynchr

IX-2 Vanguard Multiport 4240CP Controller User’s GuideIndex (continued)HHardware, installation 3-1–3-7Hung async portsclearing6-2IInstallationoverview

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Vanguard Multiport 4520CP Controller User’s Guide 1-1CHAPTER 1 About this ManualThe Vanguard Multiport Controllers User’s Manual describes how to inst