AWAN 3886 Server Installation and Configuration Guide

Introduction to AWAN 3886-Series Servers

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Network Controllers and Adapters

Depending on the HP NonStop Kernel release you are running, the 3886 AWAN server

can be connected to either an Ethernet LAN controller for an HP NonStop K-series

system or a ServerNet LAN adapter for HP NonStop S-series and Integrity NonStop

systems. The Gigabit Ethernet 4-port adapter (G4SA) provides gigabit connectivity

between NonStop systems and Ethernet LANs.

Basically, you need to be running the NonStop Kernel software and either conventional

NonStop TCP/IP or Parallel Library TCP/IP.

For information about configuring the K-series controller or the adapters, see the

appropriate manual on the NonStop Technical Library (NTL) CD.

Network Configuration

Figure 1-8 shows a basic configuration of either a 3886-8A, 3886-16, or 3886-32

AWAN server in a networked environment.

The serial printer or modem is connected to an AWAN 3886 server. An asynchronous

terminal is optional, but recommended. Ports are configured by using the Access

Server Manager (ASM) software running on the PC or by using the Command Line

Interface (CLI). Port 1 of the AWAN 3886 server is connected to the terminal using an

RS-232 RJ45 cable.

For all AWAN 3886 servers, a network connection must exist even if the unit has the

Flash RAM card installed. If there is no physical network connection, the server fails

the POST (power-on self test) with a transceiver failure. The server fails to reboot and

periodically repeats POST until a network connector is in place. To create a network

connection, connect the 3886 AWAN server 10BaseT or AUI cable into a powered hub.

(Note that no other network connections need to be running on the hub; the AWAN can

be the sole connection). The AWAN server will now pass the transceiver test in POST

and will then boot from its internal Flash.

Note. Parallel Library TCP/IP is not supported on Integrity NonStop NS-series systems.