AWAN 3886 Server Installation and Configuration Guide

Introduction to AWAN 3886-Series Servers
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AWAN 3886-16 Server (DECserver 716) 16
Asynchronous Ports
AWAN 3886-16 Server (DECserver 716) 16 Asynchronous Ports
Support for the 16-port 3886 AWAN server is as follows:
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Sixteen asynchronous RS-232 ports with RJ45 connectors.
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Flash ready with an external Flash RAM memory card.
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Connection with the LAN by Ethernet, using 10BaseT or an AUI port.
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Supports the 16-port RS-232 to Current Loop Converter
Note. The 3886-16 provides only partial modem-signal support. This partial modem-signal
support generally only affects certain GAP applications.
Figure 1-2. Front Panel of AWAN Server Model (DECserver 716)
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System reset switch. To restore factory settings, press and hold this switch during
power-up until the green OK LED starts flashing. This reloads the factory set
parameters and all customized parameters are lost.
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System OK LED. Lights when the AWAN server has power.
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Flash card slot. Provides an opening in which to insert the Flash RAM card.
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EIA-232 asynchronous serial ports. These 16 asynchronous 8-pin MJ ports connect
devices to the AWAN server.
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Seven-segment display. Provides error and status information:
Blinks: If an error occurs during self-test
Off: The AWAN server failed self-test
Rotating Figure ‘8’: Operating image loaded and running
See Seven-Segment LED Display and Codes
on page 3-6.
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