Networking TIC

LANC PCI Fast Ethernet
Brisque Stations

• System Requirements
• Installation
• Configurations
• Troubleshooting

System Requirements

This document provides the procedures for installing and configuring the LANC PCI Fast Ethernet adapter for Brisque workstations.

After installing and configuring this adapter the network infrastructure for SciNet connectivity between the Brisque workstation and other CreoScitex workstations (Whisper, PS/2 and Mac) will now exist. This infrastructure will allow connectivity using the CreoScitex Program to Program protocol (PTOP).

Each station must have an appropriate LANC adapter installed.
The LANC PCI adapter installed on the Brisque has two ports:
- 10BaseT (Standard Ethernet)
- 100BaseT (Fast Ethernet)

Hardware Requirements
- Brisque workstation
- LANC PCI FE adapter

Software Requirements
Software version 2.1.36 or higher.

Networking Requirements
LANC PCI supports the following networks:

• 10BaseT with twisted pair Ethernet cables above cat 3, 4 and 5.
• 100BaseT with twisted pair Fast Ethernet cables above cat 5.

• If the Switching Hub is configured as FullDuplex it must be reconfigured to HalfDuplex mode.

Installation

Hardware Installation

LanC PCI FE Front View

LanC PCI FE Side View

1. Shut down the system using appropriate shutdown commands if necessary (this will also power off the system).
2. Power off all other attached devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the Brisque.
4. Remove the cover:
   · Loosen six retaining screws on the back of the cover.
   · Grasp cover, pull back slightly, tilt cover backward and lift off.
5. Remove expansion slot cover from slot 5 (see diagram part B).
6. Install LanC PCI adapter into slot 5
7. Ensure adapter is firmly fitted in slot.
8. Replace cover and retaining screws.
9. Connect all cords to back of system.
10. Insert the twisted pair cable into the 10BaseT or 100BaseTX port on the Lanc PCI adapter and connect to the Hub.
11. Power on the system.
12. Power on all attached devices.

Checking the Installation

To verify that the LanC PCI is installed correctly, check the LEDs on the adapter as described below.

• There are 6 LEDs at the front of the adapter set out in two columns and three rows.
• The first row indicates the Ethernet port chosen, L2 for Ethernet 10BaseT and L1 for Fast Ethernet 100BaseTX.
• Row two indicates communication-RX(receiving) and TX(transmitting).
• Row three indicates diagnostics.

NOTE: Only one port can be connected at any one time. To change physical connections, perform the change and then restart the Brisque

Software Installation

The software for SciNet was installed when the station was configured and therefore there is no special software installation.

Configurations

SciNet Configuration for Brisque

1. Power on the E30 and login as root.
2. At the UNIX prompt (#) type scismit and press Enter.
3. Execute the sequence Communication and Servers-> Scinet-> Scinet Configuration-> Local Station-> Change/Show/local station name.
   The Change/Show local station name window appears.
   The default station name appears (RIPR1) in the Station Name field.
4. Change the station name according to the instructions on the window, or leave the default name; press Enter in either case in order to continue.
   
   The Command Status window displays OK for a successful execution.
5. Select [F3] to return to the SciNet Configuration menu.
6. Execute the sequence Subnet-> Change/Show Subnet Information.
7. Ensure that under the Subnet Name window, LAN appears (this is the default, but may need to be changed according to the site configuration).
8. Press Enter.
   
   The Command Status window displays OK for a successful execution.
9. Select [F3] to return to the SciNet Configuration menu.
10. Exit SciSmit.

NOTE: PTOP is running only when CreoScitex application is up.

Configuring a Brisque Volume on the Whisper - PTOP

1. From the Library on the Whisper, execute the following sequence:
2. Services-> Configuration-> Network-> LAN.
3. At the next empty line add the Brisque local station name.
4. For Station type, use the space bar, or the pointer and select Ripro .
5. Press [F1] Save & Exit.
6. From the Library on the Whisper, execute the following sequence:
   Services-> Configuration-> Logical Names-> Remote Lognames.
7. Fill out the form as follows:
   At next empty line fill in columns.
   

   Station Name:	Brisque local name
   Subnet Name:	LAN
   Station Type:	RIPRO
   Device Name:	D0 (fill new line for each disk)
   Output:	No
   Logical Name:	User definition.

8. Press [F1] Save & Exit.

Configuring a Brisque Volume on the PS/2 PTOP

1. Logout from the Application.
2. Login as sciutil.
3. From the menu select the following sequence:
   (Communication Configuration)-> 1 (SciNet Communication)->2 (LAN).
4. Press [F6] to enter an empty line and press Enter.
5. Fill in the Brisque local name.
6. Press Enter to reach Station Type use the Space Bar to select RIPRO
7. Press [F1] to Save & Exit.
8. Select 3 (Logical Name),use the arrow keys to enter a new empty line
9. Fill in the table (see Whisper configuration).
10. Press [F1] to Save & Exit.
11. Press [F8 ] until the console login appears, login as scitex.

Checking Connectivity

To check the connectivity between the Brisque station and other stations on the SciNet network, use SciNet ping.

1. Exit and login as cdesci.
2. Open an xterminal and enter as root.
3. At the UNIX prompt on the Brisque (#) type in scinet_ping and press Enter.
4. Station Name is returned, type in name of station which is being pinged and press Enter.
5. Subnet Name is now returned, type in LAN (if this is the site configuration, if not change accordingly) and press Enter.
6. The Station [Station Name] is active is returned if there is connectivity.

Troubleshooting

PTOP Connectivity

If scinet ping returns an error:

1. Open an Xterminal window and login as root.
2. At the Unix prompt on the Brisque type:
   lsdev -C|grep fst
3. You should get
   fst0 Available 04-04 on system Object
4. If Defined appears instead of Available, this indicates that the PTOP server is not propely loaded.
5. Make sure that the LanC adapter is connected to the hub and that the Link LED is on.

NOTE :In order to reload PTOP, logout (exit) from cdesci and then login again as cdesci.