AWAN 3886 Server Installation and Configuration Guide

AWAN 3886 Server Installation and Configuration Guide—427428-006
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Introduction to AWAN 3886-Series
Servers
The HP Asynchronous Wide Area Network (AWAN) 3886-series access servers
provide asynchronous connectivity for HP NonStop servers. AWAN models include the
3886-8A, 3886-16, and 3886-32 access servers, supporting from eight to 32
asynchronous ports plus an Ethernet port.
AWAN servers move communications processing from the NonStop server host to
Ethernet-connected devices to free the NonStop server from unnecessary processing
and to provide added versatility in configuring asynchronous devices. Using remote
access server software, workstations can gain remote node access to LAN resources,
enabling client/server applications.
This section gives a quick overview of the AWAN 3886-series servers that are
supported by HP and contains the following subsections:
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Introduction to AWAN 3886 Servers
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AWAN 3886 Server Models
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AWAN 3886-8A Server (DECserver 708) 8 Asynchronous Ports
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AWAN 3886-16 Server (DECserver 716) 16 Asynchronous Ports
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AWAN 3886-32 Server (DECserver 732) 32 Asynchronous Ports
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AWAN 3886-32 Server (DECserver 900) 32 Asynchronous Ports
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Hardware: AWAN 3886 Models, Printers, Converters, Adapters
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AWAN 3886 Servers (DECServers)
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Converters
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Flash RAM
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Adapters (Host, Modem, Terminal, Printer)
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Printers Supported (Serial, TTAP, TAP and ATAP)
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Network Controllers and Adapters
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Network Configuration
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Required Host Software
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Necessary Software Product Revisions (SPRs)
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Telserv and TELNET
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Gateway Access Process (GAP) Product