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Installing and Configuring
the Apple PCI Dual-Attached FDDI Card
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Contents Preface / A5 1Installing the Card and Connecting to the Network / A7 Opening the logic module of the Network Server / A8 Unpacking the card / A11 Installing the card / A12 Attaching the cables and connecting to the network / A16 2Installing and Configuring the Device Driver Software / A19 Installing the Common FDDI Software / A20 Installing the FDDI AIX device driver / A22 Configuring the FDDI network interface / A24 3Troubleshooting and Diagnostics / A27 Troublesh
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Preface The Apple Peripheral Connect Interface (PCI) Dual-Attached FDDI Card is a 100 megabit per second (Mbps) single-slot Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) card for use with the Apple Network Server. The card and its associated driver provide physical and data-link services under the TCP/IP protocol as defined by the ANSI X3T9.5 specifications for FDDI. IMPORTANT You must first install AIX 4.1.4.1 before you can use the FDDI Card. See Instructions to Update AIX for the Network Server to
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About this manual This manual is aimed at Network Server administrators. It assumes you have a good understanding of the Network Server hardware, as described in Setting Up the Network Server (available in the Network Server accessory kit). You should also have a working knowledge of the AIX operating system. Using ® AIX , AppleTalk Services, and Mac OS Utilities on the Network Server, also available in your accessory kit, provides a basic introduction. Complete AIX documentation is available on
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1 Installing the Card and Connecting to the Network This chapter provides complete instructions for installing the Apple PCI Dual- Attached FDDI Card in the Network Server. Before proceeding, you should familiarize yourself with the section on installing PCI cards in Setting Up the Network Server. Be sure to follow all recommendations for handling and installing the card carefully and correctly, so as not to damage either the card or the computer.
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Opening the logic module of the Network Server You do not need to remove the cover from the Network Server to install a card. Instead you open the logic module, following the directions in this section. 1Shut down the Network Server. See Using AIX, AppleTalk Services, and Mac OS Utilities on the Apple Network Server if you need more information about safely shutting down the Network Server. 2Attach a grounding strap to your body A grounding strap is strongly recommended to avoid damage to the ca
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4 Loosen the thumb screws completely. Opening the logic module of the Network Server A9
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5Grasping the logic module by its handles, pull the module out as far as it will go. 6 Remove the cover plate from the expansion slot you want to use. Put the screw aside. You will reattach it later to hold the card in place. Put the cover plate away for safekeeping in case you remove the card later. A10 Chapter 1 / Installing the Card and Connecting to the Network
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Unpacking the card The package for the Apple PCI Dual-Attached FDDI Card contains an installation CD-ROM disc, the card itself, and this manual. 1 Remove the protective packing materials from around the card. Save the packing materials and the package. You can use them should you need to return the card for service. 2 Carefully remove the card from its antistatic bag. Inspect for any visible damage that might have occurred during shipment. If you find any damage, contact your Apple-authorized Ne
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Installing the card The cable ports on the Apple PC Dual-Attached FDDI card are somewhat oversized for the Network Server, and require you to slightly modify the procedure you’ve used to install other cards. Use the illustrations that follow to install the FDDI card: A12 Chapter 1 / Installing the Card and Connecting to the Network
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Once the card has been installed, push the logic module back in, tighten the thumb screws, turn the key to Lock, and reattach all cables. Do not turn on the computer until you have connected the card to the network. Installing the card A15
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Attaching the cables and connecting to the network The Apple PCI Dual-Attached FDDI card requires one SC Duplex fiber cable for single attachment or two cables for dual attachment. Note that each cable has two connectors, as shown in the illustration that follows. These cables are not supplied with the card but may be ordered in a variety of lengths from most large computer suppliers. Attach each cable to Port A or Port B on the FDDI card, following the cable manufacturer’s instructions (if any)
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IMPORTANT Do not connect the Network Server to the next node on the network without consulting with your network administrator. Where and how you should connect, and how the rest of the network will be affected by adding a node, depends on your particular network. Attaching the cables and connecting to the network A17
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2 Installing and Configuring the Device Driver Software Once you install the FDDI card, you must install a common FDDI software package and the FDDI device driver software. You must also configure the FDDI device driver so your Network Server can communicate on the FDDI network. This chapter describes all of these steps. IMPORTANT You must be using Apple’s AIX version 4.1.4.1 or later to use the FDDI Card. If your Network Server is not running AIX 4.1.4.l, you must first upgrade your softwar
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Installing the Common FDDI Software After you have AIX Version 4.1.4.1 (or later) running on your Network Server, you need to install a Common FDDI Software package before you install the FDDI device driver. The steps you follow depend on whether you have the Installation CD or the Software Update CD. Refer to the section below for the CD you are using. If you have the AIX Installation CD Version 4.1.4.1 (or later) Follow these steps: 1Type lslpp -l devices.mca.8ef4.com In most cases a message
