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- Page 1 HP AD278A and AD279A PCI Multiplexer Support Guide HP-UX 1 1i v3 HP Part Number: AD278-9002D Published: November 2008 Edition: Edition 1...
- Page 2 Legal Notices The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AD278A/AD279A PCI Multiplexer Components...................9 AD278A/AD279A PCI MUX Adapters.....................9 AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter....................10 AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Adapter..................10 Port Modules...........................11 Fan-Out Cable for AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter..............12 Power Supply for Port Modules......................12 2 Troubleshooting......................15 The pmux_diag Utility..........................15 Starting pmux_diag Utility......................15 The pmux_diag Utility Conventions....................15... - Page 4 RJ45 8-Pin Plug Hardware Handshaking (DTR) Cable..............36 RJ-45 8-Pin Plug Hardware Handshaking (RTS/CTS) Cable............36 RJ45 Fully-Wired Terminal/Printer Cable..................37 RJ-45 10-Pin Plug to DB-25 Modem Cable..................37 Cabling Pin-outs for HP Proprietory RJ45 and DB25 Devices.............38 C Port Naming and Numbering Conventions..............43 HP-UX Port Assignments........................43 HP-UX Port Names..........................43 Hardware Regulatory Statements......................45...
- Page 5 AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter....................10 AD279A PCI MUX 64-Port Adapter....................10 RS-232 RJ45 Port Module.......................11 RS-232 DB25 Port Module......................12 Fan-Out Cable for AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter..............12 Power Supply..........................13 pmux_diag utility Driver Status main menu................16 Driver Status Display........................17 Board Status Display........................17 Select Port Group Display......................18...
- Page 6 RS-232 RJ-45 to A6748A/A6749A RJ-45 Converter................40 B-16 RS-232 DB-25 to A6748A/A6749A RJ-45 Converter..............40 Instance 1, Port module a, Port Names (or fan out cable ports 1 - 8)..........44 HP MUX 64 Card 1, Port Module d, Port Names................44 List of Tables...
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Page 7: About This Document
This document uses the following conventions. audit(5) An HP-UX manpage. In this example, audit is the name and 5 is the section in the HP-UX Reference. On the Web and on the Instant Information CD, it may be a link to the manpage itself. From the HP-UX command line, you can enter “man audit”... -
Page 8: Hp-Ux Release Name And Release Identifier
The preceding element may be repeated an arbitrary number of times. Separates items in a list of choices. HP-UX Release Name and Release Identifier Each HP-UX 11i release has an associated release name and release identifier. Theuname(1) command with the -r option returns the release identifier. Table 1 shows the releases available for HP-UX 11i. -
Page 9: Introduction
“Fan-Out Cable for AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter” (page 12) Overview HP AD278A/AD279A PCI MUX is a high-speed serial communication multiple port product. It combines various signals for transmission over a single channel, and provides intelligent communication functions to off-load CPU serial communication processing tasks. The multiple ports connect different peripheral devices for communication. -
Page 10: Ad278A Pci Mux 8-Port Adapter
AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter The AD278A PCI MUX 8-port adapter can control the operations of up to eight high speed serial ports. It works on both 3.3 V and 5 V systems. For more information, see “Card Specifications”... -
Page 11: Port Modules
Product Number Description Interface Number of Ports AD280A HP 16-port RS 232 RJ-45 port module RS-232 RJ-45 AD281A HP 16-port RS 232 DB-25 port module RS-232 DB-25 Each AD279A PCI MUX 64-port adapter supports a maximum of four port modules (64 ports) connected together. -
Page 12: Fan-Out Cable For Ad278A Pci Mux 8-Port Adapter
A fan-out cable is an interface between AD278A PCI MUX 8-port adapter and RS-232 peripheral devices. The fan-out cable has a DB78 connector at one end. This end is connected to the AD278A PCI MUX 8-port adapter. The other eight ends of the cable have DB25 male connectors. Therefore an F-F gender changer is required if the device cabling uses male DB-25 connectors. -
Page 13: Power Supply
Figure 1-6 Power Supply NOTE: Third and fourth port modules require a seperate power supply. AD278A/AD279A PCI Multiplexer Components... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
2 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to use the pmux_diag diagnostic utility. It also describes how to troubleshoot the terminal, printers, and modem installation problems after the ports are configured and enabled. This chapter addresses the following topics: “The pmux_diag Utility” (page 15) “The pmux_diag Utility Conventions”... -
Page 16: Driver Status Menu Selections
Select Quit on the main menu. Press Enter. Driver Status Menu Selections The Driver Status drop down menu displays the following selections: • Driver Status • Board Status • Counters • Topology Figure 2-1 shows the Driver Status selection. Figure 2-1 pmux_diag utility Driver Status main menu NOTE: The pmux_diag utility version number is of the form B.x.xxxx Where:... -
Page 17: Board Status
Figure 2-2 Driver Status Display Board Status The Board (card) Status sub-menu enables you to view card specific information such as the card type, buffer block starting location, buffer size, and bus slot location. To view the card specific information, select Board Status sub-menu and press Enter. Information about additional boards, if any, is also displayed. -
Page 18: Topology
Figure 2-4 Select Port Group Display Highlight the desired group (for example, ports a1 through a16) and press Enter. Up to sixteen ports are displayed at a time. Figure 2-5 displays port group communication. Figure 2-5 Selected Group Communications Monitor Display Topology The Topology sub-menu allows you to troubleshoot problems related to the host cable. -
Page 19: Port Status Menu Selections
Figure 2-6 Topology Display Port Status Menu Selections The second menu selection on the main menu is Port Status. The Port Status drop down menu displays the following selections: • Breakout Box • Data Scope • Termio • Register Dump Breakout Box The Breakout Box sub-menu allows you to do real time monitoring of data and control signal leads, calculated received and transmitted rates and cumulative bi-directional character counts. -
Page 20: Data Scope
Press Enter or use the arrow key to select Data Scope. The lead status for the selected port is displayed. Figure 2-8 shows lead status for the selected port. Figure 2-8 Breakout Box Display This selection displays the RS-232 lead status. You can check for modem CD problems as well as the status of output flow-control. -
Page 21: Data Scope Parameter Setup Display
Figure 2-9 Data Scope Parameter Setup Display After the data capture parameters are setup, go to Start Scope or Review Data and press Enter. The data monitor screen is displayed. Figure 2-10 shows the Data Scope Monitor display. Figure 2-10 Data Scope Data Monitor Display The Data Scope Monitor screen shows the actual characters as they are being sent and/or received by the device. -
Page 22: Termio
Figure 2-1 1 Data Scope Capture Data Display The data can be captured and saved for later review. The default file name for input data is /tmp/emux.in and the default file name for output data is /tmp/emux.out. If desired, the data scope can be configured to run continuously. -
Page 23: Diagnostics Menu Selections
At regular intervals, the program reports the number of characters transmitted and received, and the errors encountered. The data is transmitted in an ascending pattern (from 0 decimal to 127 decimal). HP recommends that you disconnect any devices connected to ports being tested (in external loopback mode). -
Page 24: Send
Figure 2-14 Diagnostics Loopback Test Send The Send sub-menu allows you to send a barber pole pattern to the selected port. It writes all printable alphanumeric characters out of a port. This test is useful when adding a new device and when a continuous stream of data is required to resolve wiring issues. -
Page 25: Excessive Frequent Getty Spawning
Figure 2-16 Quit pmux_diag utility program Display Excessive Frequent getty Spawning You may encounter the following problem: Table 2-2 Excessive Frequent getty Spawning Problem Cause Action The following message This message usually indicates that the Reset the internal retry time to its initial appears on the console: incoming CD signal connected to a value or disable the port and then re-enable... -
Page 26: Printer Problems
300 baud. If the overflow does not happen at 300 baud, it is a handshaking problem. Check your printer setup or switches, and ensure that XON/XOFF handshaking is setup. Also see the printer setup section in your HP-UX system administration manuals. Troubleshooting... -
Page 27: Connecting A Modem
To disconnect from the modem, enter the following: Your cursor is placed at the HP-UX prompt. To view the device files that are created, run the following command at the HP-UX prompt: $ ioscan -knfC tty The following output is displayed:... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting Modem
It depends on the number of users on your panics. system, what applications they are running, and your computer’s hardware configuration. See your system administration manuals for information on how to change the HP-UX kernel parameters. Troubleshooting... -
Page 29: A Technical Specifications
“Cable Requirements and Specifications” (page 31). Card Specifications This section provides specification details for AD278A PCI MUX 8-port serial adapter and AD279A PCI MUX 64-port serial adapter. HP AD278A PCI MUX 8-port Serial Adapter Specifications Table A-1 AD278A PCI MUX 8-port Serial Adapter Specifications... -
Page 30: Hp Ad279A Pci Mux 64-Port Serial Adapter Specifications
AD280A/AD281A port module specifications. Table A-3 AD280A/AD281A Port Module Specifications Power Requirements The HP 16-port RS-232 Port Modules (RJ45 and DB25) receives power supply from the EBI bus that connects it to the adapter. Each module draws 0.7 amps typically. -
Page 31: Cable Requirements And Specifications
This section specifies cable characteristics and requirements. NOTE: A gender changer may be required for DB-25 cabling if the AD278A/AD279A is being used as a replacement or upgrade from a previous A6748A/A6749A PCI MUX installation. Also, RJ-45 recabling is required if replacing or upgrading an A6748A/A6749A PCI MUX RJ-45 installation to an AD280A port module with RJ-45 connectors. -
Page 32: Transmission Errors
921,600 10 feet (304.800 cm) The maximum length is the length of the cable from the adapter that is connected to a HP supplied interconnect device, such as a fan-out cable. The maximum length is based on a cable rated at: •... -
Page 33: B Peripheral Connections
This section provides pin diagrams for a DB-25 cable. Table B-1 lists the DB-25 pin assignments on the 8 male connectors at the end of the AD278A fan-out cable, or the 16 male ports on the AD281A port module. DB-25 Pin Assignments Table B-1 lists the DB-25 pin assigments. -
Page 34: Db-25 4-Wire Hardware Handshaking (Dtr) Cable
This cable is a three-wire null modem cable. Transmitted data on one end of the cable is connected to Received data at the other end, and vice versa. The male DB-25 end can be plugged directly into most serial terminals and printers without any adapters. The female DB-25 end plugs directly into any RoHS DB-25 serial port. -
Page 35: Db-25 Fully-Wired Terminal/Printer Cable
To connect a DB-25 equipped asynchronous adapter to a modem, use a standard straight-through cable. A straight-through cable must have a DB-25 female connector at the AD278A fan-out end or the AD281A port module end, and a DB-25 male connector at the modem end. All 25 pins are connected, 1 to 1, 2 to 2, 3 to 3 and so on. -
Page 36: Rj45 8-Pin Plug Hardware Handshaking (Dtr) Cable
Table B-6 RJ-45 Pin Assignments Signal Description DTE Use Pin # Ring Indicator Input Data Set Ready Input Request to Send Output Chassis Ground Transmitted Data Output Received Data Input Signal Ground Reference Clear to Send Input Data Terminal Ready Output Data Carrier Detect Input... -
Page 37: Rj45 Fully-Wired Terminal/Printer Cable
Table B-8 Terminal/Printer Cable with RTS/CTS Handshaking RJ-45 8-Pin Plug (MUX Port End) DB-25 Male (Peripheral) Signal Signal Connected to Connected to Connected (via 1 (or shell) shield) to Connected to Connected to Connected to Connected to Connected to IMPORTANT: Some terminal or printer manufacturers may use different methods of flow control. -
Page 38: Cabling Pin-Outs For Hp Proprietory Rj45 And Db25 Devices
Connected to Connected to Cabling Pin-outs for HP Proprietory RJ45 and DB25 Devices This section provides the pin-out connections between the AD278A/AD279A PCI Mux adapters to HP proprietory RJ45 and DB25 devices. NOTE: All RS-232 ports provide a standard RS-232 interface with full modem control signals and surge protection on every signal. -
Page 39: Rs-232 Rj-45 Pinouts To Hp Proprietary Db-25 Pinouts
Ring Indicator Connected to Ring Indicator Table B-13 shows the pin-out connection between the DB-25 adapter and the HP proprietary RJ-45 device. Table B-13 RS-232 DB-25 Pinouts to HP Proprietary RJ-45 Pinouts DB-25 (Card End) RJ-45 (HP proprietory device end) -
Page 40: Rs-232 Rj-45 To A6748A/A6749A Rj-45 Converter
Table B-14 RS-232 DB-25 Pinouts to HP Proprietary DB-25 Pinouts (continued) DB-25 (Card End) DB-25 (HP proprietory device end) Transmitted Data Connected to Transmitted Data Chassis Ground Shell Received Data Connected to Received Data Data Terminal Connected to Data Terminal Ready... - Page 41 Table B-16 RS-232 DB-25 to A6748A/A6749A RJ-45 Converter (continued) DB-25 10-Pin Plug (AD280A End) RJ-45 10-Pin Jack Connected to Connected to Connected to Cabling Pin-outs for HP Proprietory RJ45 and DB25 Devices...
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Page 43: C Port Naming And Numbering Conventions
“HP-UX Port Assignments” (page 43) “HP-UX Port Names” (page 43) HP-UX Port Assignments For each AD278A/AD279A PCI MUX Card installed in your system, insf creates devices for all of the ports connected to that MUX card. HP-UX Port Names The following devices can be created: Direct connect device. -
Page 44: Instance 1, Port Module A, Port Names (Or Fan Out Cable Ports 1 - 8)
/dev/tty1a16 /dev/ttyd1a16 /dev/cul1a16 /dev/cua1a16 Table C-2 HP MUX 64 Card 1, Port Module d, Port Names Instance P o r t [ L I N E B R E A K ] M o d u l e Port Direct Connect... -
Page 45: Hardware Regulatory Statements
Table C-2 HP MUX 64 Card 1, Port Module d, Port Names (continued) Instance P o r t [ L I N E B R E A K ] M o d u l e Port Direct Connect Modem Dial-in Port Name... -
Page 46: Emi Statement (European Community)
EMI Statement (European Community) NOTE: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case you may be required to take adequate measures. Japan Port Naming and Numbering Conventions... -
Page 47: Declaration Of Conformity
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Page 48: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity Port Naming and Numbering Conventions...