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IBM ARTIC186 Manual To Operations

Manual is about: IBM Guide to Operations 8-Port Adapter IBM ARTIC186

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    Ibm ibm artic186 8-port adapter guide to operations.

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    Ibm ibm artic186 8-port adapter guide to operations.

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    Important before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information under appendix b, “notices.” see “safety information” on page b-2 before installing or removing an adapter. Third edition (july 1999) this edition replaces and makes obsolete the previous edition, 87...

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    Contents about this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V related information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V chapter 1. Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Trademarks and service marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 required electronic emission and connectivity notices . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 7: About This Book

    About this book this book contains the following: a description of the adapter and optional cables installation requirements and instructions switch and jumper settings connector information problem determination procedures and a list of replacement parts a configuration table this book is written f...

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    Chapter 1. Product description the ibm artic186 8-port adapter ( 8-port adapter) provides up to eight serial communications links through optional cables. It can be installed in any computer with an isa bus. The 8-port adapter has its own microprocessor and memory, allowing it to perform communicati...

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    Optional adapter cables the following adapter cables are available as options: 8-port direct modem attachment cable the cable is 1.8 meters (6 feet) long. It has a 78-pin female connector at one end and eight cables with 25-pin male connectors at the other end. Multiport 8-port interface cable the c...

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    Chapter 2. Installation and requirements this chapter lists the hardware and software/microcode requirements and provides information for configuring and installing the 8-port adapter. Installation requirements the 8-port adapter requires the following hardware, software, and microcode. Hardware a f...

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    Handling static-sensitive devices components for your 8-port adapter can be damaged by static discharges. To prevent this damage, your 8-port adapter is wrapped in an anti-static bag. Observe the following precautions when handling the adapter: keep the adapter in its anti-static bag until you are r...

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    Configuration record record the switch and jumper settings for your adapter in the following table. Later, you can refer to this information whenever you run the diagnostics or replace the adapter. Identifying adapter levels there are two levels of the 8-port adapter. The two levels are functionally...

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    Switch and jumper locations the component locations differ depending on the level of the adapter. However, the function and settings of the jumpers and switches are the same. Figure 2-1. Switch and jumper locations installation procedure to install the 8-port adapter, perform the following steps. Re...

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    The 8-port adapter has a 10-position switch block that selects configuration options for the adapter. The option switches are preset during manufacture to the following values. If your installation requires settings different than the preset values, perform each of the following. “setting the bus wi...

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    Setting the isa connector type: switch 9 (ed) specifies the type of system connector used with the adapter: the double connector (16-bit isa connector) or the single connector (8-bit isa connector). Figure 2-3. Isa connector type switch switch 9 (ed) edge-connector on adapter is in a double-connecto...

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    Record the instance number of the adapter (the first adapter is instance 0) and the base address in the configuration information for your system. Use the lowest base address first. Figure 2-4. Base i/o address switches switches base i/o address physical card designation 8 (c8) 7 (c4) 6 (c2) 5 (c1) ...

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    Setting the interrupt level: switches 1 through 3 (l1, l2, and l4) select the interrupt level used by the adapter when it is installed in an isa expansion slot. For information on selecting the interrupt level, see “selecting an interrupt level” on page a-4. If you install more than one ibm artic ad...

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    Setting communication clock jumpers: set the communication-clock jumpers for ports 0 and 1 as shown. The jumper settings are described on the following pages. The location of the receive- and transmit-clock jumpers for ports 0 and 1 are different for the two levels of the adapter. The following show...

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    Transmit clock jumpers: the transmit-clock jumpers determine whether the transmit clocks for ports 0 and 1 are an output (the data-terminal equipment provides the clock) or an input (the data-communications equipment provides the clock). The following shows the settings for transmit clock jumpers. R...

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    Setting the port interface: the 8-port adapter has a set of jumpers used to select the serial interface used by each port. The interface is selected on a port-by-port basis for each of the eight ports. The jumper selects either an rs-232 or rs-485 interface for a given port; the default position is ...

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    Installing the ibm artic186 8-port adapter use the following steps as a general guide to installing your adapter. For instructions specific to your computer, consult the documentation that came with your computer. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Unplug the power cords from the ...

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    Downloading the diagnostics and operating-system support programs download the adapter diagnostic and operating-system support programs from: http://radisys.Com/support/artic/ibm for telephone assistance, call: 1-800-237-5511. For e-mail assistance, send to: artic@radisys.Com running diagnostics to ...

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    Chapter 3. Replacing the ibm artic186 8-port adapter use these procedures to remove a failing adapter and install the replacement. Removing the adapter note: for instructions specific to your computer, refer to the hardware and service information that came with your computer. 1. Turn off the comput...

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    7. Grasp the adapter by the top corners and lift straight up. Installing the new adapter before you begin there are two levels of the 8-port adapter. The levels are interchangeable; however, the relative location of the specific jumpers varies between them. When replacing one level with another leve...

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    3. Insert the adapter in the same expansion slot. 4. Press down firmly on the adapter to seat the connector. 5. Install the adapter retaining screw. 6. Reinstall the system unit cover. Replacing the ibm artic186 8-port adapter 3-3.

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    Chapter 4. Cables and connectors this chapter contains cable and connector information. Cable information the following cables are available as options from your ibm representative. 8-port direct modem attachment cable the cable is 1.8 meters (6 feet) long. It has a 78-pin connector that splits into...

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    Cable and cable wrap plug part numbers the following are the part numbers for replacement cables and for the cable wrap plugs associated with each interface. The wrap plugs do not come with the cable features and must be ordered separately. Part number description 71g3494 8-port direct modem attach ...

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    Connector descriptions the following shows the 78-pin and 25-pin, d-shell, male connectors on the optional 8-port direct modem attach cable and the multiport interface cable. Table 4-1 and table 4-2 show the pin assignments for the 78-pin connector on the 8-port adapter and the corresponding pin ass...

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    Diagnostic wrap plugs diagnostic wrap tests are performed at the connector on the adapter and at a specific port connector on the cable. The diagnostic program prompts you when to install the wrap plug. See “cable and cable wrap plug part numbers” on page 4-2 for the part numbers for the cable wrap ...

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    Example 1: one ibm artic adapter the following example shows an icaparm.Prm file that can be used if you have only one ibm artic adapter installed in your computer. Field number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1ð 11 # ðððð ðð ðð 1ð 1ð 1ð 1ð ðf eð1ð $ field number description 1 beginning-record delimiter. If a # i...

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    Example 2: multiple ibm artic adapters the sequence of entries in the icaparm.Prm file determines the logical card numbering of the adapters (the first parameter line is for logical card 0). The logical card numbering for pci adapters must match the physical card numbering. The logical card numberin...

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    Ctrl+alt+del reset considerations if pressing the ctrl+alt+del keys does not reset the 8-port adapter, change the entries in the icaparm.Prm file as follows. An existing entry where ctrl+alt+del will not reset the card: #ð2að ðð 6ð 1ð 1ð 1ð 7ð ðf eð1ð; a new entry where ctrl+alt+del will reset the c...

  • Page 39: Appendix B. Notices

    Appendix b. Notices this information was developed for products and services offered in the u.S.A. Ibm may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local ibm representative for information on the products and services currently availab...

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    Safety information turn everything off. Attach signal cables to receptacles. First, remove power cord from outlet. To disconnect note: in the uk, by law, the power cord must be disconnected after the telephone line cable. Turn device on. Note: in the u k, by law, the telephone cable must be connecte...

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    Required electronic emission and connectivity notices class a federal communications commission statement federal communications commission (fcc) statement 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. The...

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    Germany zulassungsbescheinigung laut gesetz über die elektromagnetische verträglichkeit von geräten (emvg) vom 30. August 1995 dieses gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen emvg das eg-konformitätszeichen - ce - zu führen. Der aussteller der konformitätserklärung ist die: radisys...

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    Japan japanese voluntary control council for interference (vcci) statement this product is a class a information technology equipment and conforms to the standards set by the voluntary control council for interference by information technology equipment. In a domestic environment this product may ca...

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    Index numerics 25-pin connector 4-3 25-pin wrap plug 4-2 78-pin connector 4-3 78-pin wrap plug 5-2 a adapter description 1-1 hardware requirements 2-1 installing 2-12 level identification 2-3 replacement parts 5-2 adapter cables 4-1 connecting 2-13 connectors 4-3 optional cables 1-2 part numbers 4-2...

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    Optional adapter cables (continued) connecting 2-13 p part numbers 25-pin wrap plug 4-2 78-pin wrap plug 5-2 adapter 5-2 cables 4-2 jumpers 5-2 pdps (problem determination procedures) 5-1 pin assignments 25 pin 4-3 78 pin 4-3 problem determination procedures 5-1 product description highlights 1-1 op...

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    Ibm printed in the united states of america on recycled paper containing 10% recovered post-consumer fiber..