AWAN 3886 Server Installation and Configuration Guide

AWAN 3886 Server Installation and Configuration Guide—427428-006
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C Earlier AWAN Servers
This appendix describes the earlier AWAN 3886-series servers and provides a
comparison between the AWAN 3883/4/5 Access Servers and the AWAN 3886-series
servers. It includes the following subsections:
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Earlier AWAN 3886 Servers
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Comparison Between AWAN 3883/4/5 Access Servers and AWAN 3886-Series
Servers
Earlier AWAN 3886 Servers
This subsection discusses the earlier AWAN 3886 servers and their replacements:
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AWAN 3886-08 Server (DECserver 700) 8 Asynchronous Ports
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AWAN 3886-16 Server (DECserver 700) 16 Asynchronous Ports
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AWAN Replacement Servers for DECserver 700 (16 port) and DECserver 900 (32
port)
AWAN 3886-08 Server (DECserver 700) 8 Asynchronous Ports
The 3886-08 AWAN model has the following supported features:
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Eight asynchronous RS-232 ports with DB-25 connectors. See Appendix A,
Adapters for Cables and Devices.)
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Connection with the LAN by Ethernet, using 10BaseT or an AUI port.
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Full set of modem signals is provided if a modem is required.
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Internal Flash RAM memory card.
The 3886-08 AWAN model does not support the 16-port RS-232 to 20MA Current
Loop Converter.
Figure C-1 shows the front panel of a 3886-08 AWAN model. (The front panel is the
same for the 16-port DECserver 700 AWAN model.)
Note. The 3886-08 is approaching end of life and is subject to controlled availability. A DNPG
replacement for the 8-port is not planned. Generally, only certain GAP applications require the
additional modem signals provided by this AWAN model. Contact your HP representative for
more information.