AWAN 3886 Server Installation and Configuration Guide

Introduction to AWAN 3886-Series Servers
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Digital Network Products Group (DNPG) Software
Products
Digital Network Products Group (DNPG)
Software Products
The following are the DNPG products that are installed and used on the PC to
configure the AWAN 3886 servers. These network products reside on individual CDs
and are easily installable.
Documentation can be found:
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On the Network Products Information Library (NPIL) CD for DECservers 708, 716,
732, and 900
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On the DNPG web site, http://www.dnpg.com
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On the CD in a folder labeled “Docs” for DECserver 708, 716, 732, and 900. See
Documentation on page 1-25
DECserver Network Access (DNAS) Version 2.4 (or later) and
AWAN 6530 Code
DNAS refers to all the software, including the software running on the server. There
are two additional software components to DNAS that run on a Windows PC:
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Access Server Loader (ASL)
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Access Server Manager (ASM)
Note that in this guide, only the individual components (ASL and ASM) are mentioned
in the context of their use.
3886-6530 Flash RAM Code (Gemxxx)
Currently, the 3886-6530 Flash RAM cards are shipped with AWAN build gem236,
based on DNPG release V2.6. The DNAS V2.6 is required for the newer DECserver
708, DECserver 716, and DECserver 732 models, but supports all older models,
including the DECserver 700-8, DECserver 700-16, and DECserver 900TM.
AWAN 3886-6530 Software Versions
At the console Local> prompt, use the SHOW AWAN command to display the AWAN
gemxxx (Gemini) build version.
Table 1-6 on page 1-22 shows the following major AWAN 3886 software releases.
Caution. You cannot boot up a new replacement AWAN 3886-8A, 3886-16, or 3886-32 server
by transferring a Flash RAM card from an older AWAN server that has a firmware version
earlier than build gem217. A Flash RAM card with builds earlier than gem217 can be field
upgraded if an older 3886 model (D700-8, D700-16, or D900TM) is available. Use the older
3886 to upgrade the Flash RAM to the latest build, then use the Flash RAM card in the newer
3886 model.