Using the HP DTC Manager/UX

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direct-connect device An asynchronous device that is connected directly to a DTC through an RS-232-C
or RS-423 cable, with no intervening communications equipment. Also referred to
as a “local connection.”
DNS (Domain Name
Server)
A system on a network that resolves names into IP addresses, so that connections
can be made using names rather than IP addresses.
download The process of loading operating code and configuration files into the DTC's
memory. The DTC is downloaded by the host system running DTC Manager/UX.
DTC Data communications and Terminal Controller. The DTC is a hardware device,
configured as a node on a LAN, that enables asynchronous devices to access
HP computers. Terminals can either be directly connected to the DTC, or they can
be remotely connected through modems.
DTC 16 The HP 2340A product. A DTC that provides two slots for asynchronous
connections, each slot allowing up to eight direct connections or six modem
connections.
DTC 16TN The HP J2060A product. A DTC terminal server for Telnet systems. It allows up to
16 asynchronous connections to computer systems running Internet Services, such
as HP 9000s and third party systems.
DTC 16MX The HP J2063A product. A DTC terminal server for Telnet systems. It allows up to
16 asynchronous connections to computer systems running Internet Services, such
as HP 9000s and third party systems. When managed by the DTC Manager/UX, the
DTC 16MX is configured and functions exactly like a DTC 16TN. The full
functionality of the DTC 16MX is only available when it is managed by the
HP OpenView DTC Manager.
DTC 48 The HP 2345A product. A DTC that provides six slots for asynchronous
connections. Each slot allows up to eight direct connections or six modem
connections.
DTC 72MX The HP J2070A product. A DTC that provides three slots and up to 72
asynchronous connections. Each slot accommodates up to 24 direct or modem
connections.
DTC LAN station
address (802.3
address)
A 12-digit hexadecimal number used to identify the DTC (as a node belonging to
the network configuration). Also called the LAN address or node address.