DNCP Solutions, LLC - A Platinum Equity Company U522 Ethernet PCI Card Installation Guide Part Number: MAN0063-00
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Contents About This Guide Purpose Audience Revision Information Software Information How to Use This Guide Notation and Terminology Conventions Product Documentation Related Books Software Hardware A Note on the Contents of DNCP Books Ordering Documentation How to Send Comments About This Document Customer Assistance Center ix ix ix ix ix x x xi xii xii xii xiii xiii xiii xiv 1.
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Tables Table 3-1. Table 3-2.
About This Guide Preface- Purpose This guide provides an overview of the U522 PCI (peripheral component interconnect) card. It also describes how to install or replace the card in a DNCP (Distributed Network Control Platform) Series 400/400-CO system. The abbreviation CO indicates a Central Office system. Audience This guide is intended for DNCP Solutions customers who are installing or maintaining a U522 Ethernet PCI card in a DNCP Series 400/400-CO system.
About This Guide How to Use This Guide Read... To Learn About... Chapter 1 The U522 PCI Card, the location of the cards in the DNCP Series 400/400-CO system, how to handle the cards, cabling specifications, and hardware and software requirements. Chapter 2 How to install and replace a U522 PCI Card. Chapter 3 How to get help and how to interpret PCI Card and Ethernet network status lights.
About This Guide Product Documentation The DNCP Series 400 and 400-CO system documentation is shipped on a DNCP Series 400/400-CO Documentation CD-ROM containing the following documentation: • DNCP Series 400 and 400-CO: Site Planning Guide (MAN0050) • DNCP Series 400 and 400-CO: Attaching and Removing the Caster Plates (MAN0051) • DNCP Series 400 and 400-CO: D859 CD-ROM Drive: Installation and Operation Guide (MAN0052) • DNCP Series 400 and 400-CO: T807/T808 Tape Drive Release Notes (MAN0053) • DNCP Ser
About This Guide Related Books In addition to this document, the following documentation contains information related to the DNCP fault-tolerant platforms and supported operating systems: Software • DNCP Patches for U522, U405, U406, D843, and D844 (R300066) • HP-UX Operating System: Fault Tolerant System Administration (MAN0004) • HP-UX Operating System: Read Me Before Installing (MAN0003) • HP-UX Operating System: LAN Configuration Guide (MAN0005) • HP-UX Operating System: Redundant Network Interface (M
About This Guide A Note on the Contents of DNCP Books DNCP books document all of the subroutines and commands of the user interface. Any other commands and subroutines contained in the operating system are intended solely for use by DNCP Solutions personnel and are subject to change without warning.
About This Guide Customer Assistance Center You may contact the DNCP Solutions Customer Assistance Center (CAC), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling one of the phone numbers listed below.
Chapter 1 Overview 1- This chapter provides an overview of the U522 PCI card and peripheral component interconnect (PCI) cards in general.
U522 4-Port Ethernet PCI Card U522 4-Port Ethernet PCI Card The U522 PCI card is a high-performance 4-Port Ethernet adapter that enables you to connect a DNCP Series 400/400-CO system to a local area network (LAN). The U522 PCI card is based on a 32-bit bus architecture that optimizes data flow between the system and the network, resulting in the highest possible throughput with low CPU utilization.
Locating the PCI Cards Locating the PCI Cards The PCI cards in a DNCP Series 400/400-CO system are installed in one of two PCI card cages, located at the rear of the cabinet (Figure 1-2). PCI Card Cages Card Cage 2 Rear of System Card Cage 3 cp0145 Figure 1-2.
Locating the PCI Cards Figure 1-3 shows the location of the PCI cards in the PCI card cages. The U522 card can be installed in any of the “optional PCI card” slots. Rear of System SCSI PCI Card PCI Bridge Card PCI Status Lights Card Cage Slot Labels Optional PCI Cards 7 Red Yellow Green 6 SCSI PCI Card Optional PCI Cards PCI Bridge Card Optional PCI Cards 5 4 0 3 2 Optional PCI Cards 1 7 6 5 4 0 3 2 1 PCI Card Cage 2 PCI Card Cage 3 cp0146 Figure 1-3.
Handling PCI Cards Handling PCI Cards PCI cards are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge. To avoid damaging a PCI card during handling, take the following precautions. CAUTION Do not walk around carrying a PCI card that is not in its static-protective envelope, as it can damage the card. • Always store the PCI card in its static-protective envelope if it is not installed in the system. • Always hold a PCI card by its edges. • Always ground yourself before handling a PCI card.
Handling PCI Cards Figure 1-4 shows the location of the grounding-strap jacks on the 400-CO system. Grounding-Strap Jack Rear of System cp0254 Figure 1-4.
Cabling Specifications Cabling Specifications The U522 PCI card uses unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) Category 5 Data Grade cable with an RJ-45 connector. The maximum length of the cable from the U522 PCI card to the concentrator or switch cannot exceed 100 meters. Figure 1-5 shows the UTP cable with the RJ-45 connector. ux0056 Figure 1-5. UTP Cable with the RJ-45 Connector Hardware Requirements Depending on how the card will be used, one or more of the following must be installed or available at your site.
Software Requirements Software Requirements For operating systems prior to HP-UX version 11.00.61, the U522 card may require that software patches be installed on the operating system. See the DNCP Patches for U522, U405, U406, D843, and D844 (R300066) document for the HP-UX operating systems and software patches needed to support the U522 PCI card on the DNCP platform. Also, the required Ethernet communications software must be installed before you can use the U522 card.
Installing or Replacing a U522 PCI Card Chapter 2 Installing or Replacing a U522 PCI Card 2- Installing a U522 PCI Card Before installing and using a U522 card, make sure the appropriate communications software is installed and configured at your site. CAUTION Opening a card cage door stops the data communications associated with any simplexed cards in that card cage. Before you open the card cage door, determine what resources will be affected. 1. Open the door of the PCI card cage (Figure 2-1).
Installing a U522 PCI Card Rear of System cp0181 Figure 2-1.
Installing a U522 PCI Card 3. Loosen the thumbscrews and open the retainer bar that secures the filler panel to the card cage frame for this slot. Then remove the filler panel (Figure 2-2). Retainer Bar Filler Panel Rear of System cp0182 Figure 2-2.
Installing a U522 PCI Card 4. Touch the side of the PCI card cage to discharge any static electricity. CAUTION To avoid damaging the PCI card, leave the card in its static-protective envelope until you are ready to install it. When you remove the card, hold it by its edges. 5. Remove the U522 card from its static-protective envelope. 6. Align the PCI card with the appropriate slot in the card cage frame and with the backplane connector (Figure 2-3). 7.
Installing a U522 PCI Card 6 Card Slot 7 Backplane Connector 8 Retainer Bar cp0283 Figure 2-3.
Installing a U522 PCI Card Connecting Cables and Configuring the Card After installing the U522 card in the PCI card cage, you must connect the UTP cables to the card and, if necessary, configure the card. 1. Connect the UTP cables to the card connectors on the top of the PCI card cage (Figure 2-4). 2. Close the card cage door. When you close the door, power is restored to the card cage. 3.
Installing a U522 PCI Card 1 2 3 Rear of System Red Yellow Green cp0325 Figure 2-4.
Removing a U522 PCI Card Removing a U522 PCI Card CAUTION When handling a PCI card, always ground yourself to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging the card. In addition, always hold the card by its edges; never touch the components on the card. 1. Check to see whether the red indicator light is illuminated. If it is, do not remove the card from service without consulting your local DNCP Solutions Customer Assistance Center. See ‘‘Getting Help” in Chapter 3. Otherwise, proceed to the step. 2.
Removing a U522 PCI Card 4 5 Rear of System Figure 2-5.
Removing a U522 PCI Card 6. Identify the slot from which you intend to remove the PCI card. NOTE Due to the heat generated when the system is running, a PCI card may feel warm when you remove it. The PCI card will cool if you wait for two minutes after opening the card cage door before you remove the card. 7. Loosen the thumbscrews and open the retainer bar that secures the card to the frame of the PCI card cage (Figure 2-6). 8.
Removing a U522 PCI Card Retainer Bar 7 8 cp0284 Figure 2-6.
Removing a U522 PCI Card CAUTION To avoid damaging the PCI card, store it in a static-protective envelope. 9. Store the PCI card in a static-protective envelope. If you are replacing the PCI card with a new card, see the ‘‘Installing a U522 PCI Card” section in this chapter now. If not, see step 8. 10. Install the filler panel that covers the opening in the rear of the card cage frame. Then, close the retainer bar that secures the PCI card to the card cage frame and tighten the thumbscrews (Figure 2-7).
Removing a U522 PCI Card Filler Panel 10 Retainer Bar cp0187 Figure 2-7.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3- DNCP Solutions maintenance software continuously monitors the function of PCI cards. If a PCI card malfunctions, the system determines the severity of the problem. If a malfunction is transient, the PCI card restarts automatically. If a malfunction is permanent, the system takes the card out of service and the red status light on the PCI card cage is illuminated.
Getting Help DNCP Solutions does not expect you to diagnose complex problems or perform major repairs. However, in some cases you may be able to solve a problem without replacing the card or contacting the CAC. When a status light or console message suggests that either a U522 PCI card has failed or there is a network problem, follow these steps. 1. Check the syslog.log file, which may provide more detailed information about the problem. 2.
Interpreting the PCI Card Status Lights Interpreting the PCI Card Status Lights Each PCI card has three status lights that are arranged in a traffic light configuration directly above the card on the PCI card cage. These status lights indicate the current condition of the card. Figure 3-1 shows the status lights, and Table 3-1 explains their meaning. A status light sticker is attached below the PCI card doors, in the rear of the cabinet, for easy reference. Table 3-1.
Interpreting the PCI Card Status Lights PCI Card Cage 2 Status Lights PCI Card Cage 3 Status Lights Red Yellow Green Rear of System cp0147 Figure 3-1.
Ethernet Network Status Lights Ethernet Network Status Lights In addition to the status lights on the PCI card cage, there are eight status lights located on the U522 PCI card itself. These status lights show activity on the Ethernet network. There is a pair of green and yellow lights above and below the four RJ-45 cable connectors. The yellow LNK (link) light indicates the card is connected to the network and is receiving link pulses. The green ACT (activity) light indicates activity on the network.
Ethernet Network Status Lights CH1 (Port 4) CH2 (Port 5) CH3 (Port 6) CH4 (Port 7) Figure 3-2.
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