FDDI (IBM)
Fiber Single Ring Adapter for the Scitex Ripro Server.

• Introduction
• Hardware Installation and Configuration
• Communication and Networking Configuration
• Ripro Server and AppleTalk Network Configuration
• Connectivity and Performance
• Part Lists

Introduction

This document describes the procedure for installation and configuration of the FDDI (IBM)-Fiber Single Ring Adapter for the Scitex Ripro Server.

Order of installation is as follows:

• Install the upgrade kit.
• Perform configuration of communication and networking.

FDDI Single Ring Adapter

The FDDI Single Ring Adapter (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) provides very high speed local area networking over longer distances (up to 2km), between stations with a single port handling of bi-directional data handling. The Single Attach Stations (SAS) are connected directly to the primary ring or via a concentrator for communication between the workstations and for communication with an FDDI dual ring. FDDI cabling may be of three types: FDDI-Fiber, FDDI-Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)or FDDI- Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). On the Ripro Server, the only type Scitex supports is FDDI-Fiber with a MIC connector.

The FDDI controller handles the fiber optic communications, transmitting the data to and from the host computer and remote systems.

In addition a Media Interface Connector (MIC) is used to connect the cable to the adapter.

The adapter is compatible with the following protocol standards:

• ANSI X3.139 FDDI Token-Ring Media Access Control (MAC).
• X3T9/84-48 FDDI Physical Layer Medium Dependent (PMD)-for fiber interface.
• X3T9/83-15 FDDI Physical Layer Protocol (PHY).
• X3T9.5/84-49 FDDI Station Management (SMT).
• ANSI/IEE 802.2-1985 Local Area Networks: Logical Link Control (in system software).

Logistics

The following FDDI Single Ring Controller Kit is used for the Ripro Server:

Hardware Installation and Configuration

Installation of FDDI Single Ring Adapter

The FDDI Single Ring Adapter Kit consists of:

• FDDI-Fiber Single Ring Adapter (Type 2-6).
• FDDI Cable

FDDI Fiber Cable

FDDI Single Ring Adapter:

Shutting down the system

Ver 1.1 Software

1. Notify all system users that the system will be shut down.
2. At the UNIX prompt type logout and press Enter.
3. At the login prompt type in shutdown, wait for the Halt is completedconfirmation message at the end of this shutdown process.

Ver 1.2 Software

1. Logout from any CreoScitex applications that may be running and verify that all other users have logged out and that all Ripro volumes (on the Whisper or Mac) have been dismounted. This process will take a few minutes.
2. Type 3 Shutdown the System and press Enter.
3. If there are still dataVolumes mounted, you will receive an appropriate message and you will have to dismount these volumes.
4. To perform a forced dismount, type 2 SciSmit and press Enter.
5. From the SciSmit main menu select Communication and Servers and press Enter.
6. Select Ethershare and press Enter.
7. Select Stop EtherShare Server and press Enter.
8. Quit SciSmit and return to the login menu.
9. Type 3 Shutdown the System and press Enter.
10. Wait for the Halt is completed... message before powering off the server.

For models 55L, 570 and 58H

Set the power switches on the attached devices to Off.

1. Set the power switch on the system unit to Off.
2. Disconnect the system AC power cable from the main power source.
3. Use one of the two identical keys to unlock the back cover.
4. Unscrew the corkscrew shaped lock shaft under the top cover next to the fan, in order to release the front cover.
5. Remove the back cover.
6. Remove the front cover and left side cover.
7. At the back of the system unit there are eight horizontal adapter slots; each slot is covered with a bracket (for model 55L there are only 4 adapter slots). Each bracket is held in place by a black knurled knob.
8. Select a vacant adapter slot, unscrew the retaining black knurled knob and remove the bracket.
9. Insert the FDDI adapter.
10. Connect the FDDI cable to the FDDI adapter using the MIC (Media Interface connector).
11. Replace the back cover.
12. Replace the front cover and left side cover.
13. Connect the AC power cable to the main power source.
14. Set the power switches on the attached devices to On.
15. Set the power switch on the system unit to On.
16. Continue to the configuration procedure.

For model 34H

1. Use the shutdown procedure as described above.
2. Set the power switches on the attached devices to Off.
3. Set the power switch on the system unit to Off.
4. Set the key mode switch to the Service position to unlock the top cover.
5. Disconnect the system AC power cable from the main power source.
6. Remove the rear cover.
7. Loosen the three (3) top cover screws at the rear of the top cover.
8. Remove the top cover by sliding it backwards.
9. At the back of the system unit there are 4 vertical adapter slots; each slot is covered with a bracket. Each bracket is held in place by a black knurled knob.
10. Select a vacant adapter slot, unscrew the retaining black knurled knob and remove the bracket
11. Insert the FDDI adapter.
12. Connect the FDDI cable to the FDDI adapter using the MIC (Media Interface connector).
13. Replace the top cover.
14. Replace the back cover.
15. Connect the AC power cable to the main power source.
16. Switch the key to the Normal position.
17. Set the power switches of the attached devices to On.
18. Set the power switches of the system unit to On.
19. Continue to the configuration procedure.

For model 41T

1. Use the shutdown procedure as described above.
2. Open the media door, rotating the top of the door downward.
3. Set the power switches on the attached devices to Off.
4. Set the power switch on the system unit to Off.
5. Set the key mode switch to the Service position, remove the key from the switch.
6. Close the media door.
7. Unplug the system unit power cord, display power cord and attached device power cords from power source.
8. Remove the three cover screws at the top of the panel at the rear of the system unit.
9. Gently remove the top cover as described in the Installation and Service Guide.
10. At the back of the system unit there are 4 horizontal adapter slots; each slot is covered with a bracket. Each bracket is held in place by a slotted thumbscrew.
11. Select a vacant adapter slot, unscrew the retaining slotted thumbscrew and remove the bracket, sliding it to the side of the system unit.
    FDDI Adapter is full sized and can only fit in the slot on the left side of the Mother Board.
12. Insert the FDDI adapter.
13. Connect the FDDI cable to the FDDI adapter using the MIC (Media Interface connector).
14. Replace the cover, take care not to damage any adapters that may stick out slightly.
15. Install the three cover screws.
16. Plug-in the system unit power cord, display power cord and attached device power cords to the power source.
17. Insert the key and set the key mode switch to the Normal position.
18. Set the power switches on the attached devices to On.
19. Open the media door, rotating the top of the door downward.
20. Set the power switch on the system unit to On.
21. Close the media door.

Installing the FDDI Driver

Ver 1.1

To install the FDDI driver you will need the CreoScitex Distribution Media CD-ROM which consists of both CreoScitex and AIX application software.

1. Insert the CD-ROM into your server.
2. Login as root and press Enter.
3. Type your password and press Enter.
4. At the command prompt type cd /scitex/version/utils/admin and press Enter
5. Type ./scitex_admin and press Enter.
   The Scitex Admin menu now appears.
   
6. Type 7 (Install AIX Utilities) and press Enter.
   The AIX Utilities menu appears.
   
7. Type 1 (Install FDDI) and press Enter.
8. Type y in answer to Do you want to install...? and press Enter.
   The FDDI driver is now installed.
9. Type 5 (Previous menu) and press Enter.
10. At the Scitex Admin menu type 10 (quit) and press Enter to exit this menu and return to the command prompt.

Ver 1.2

To install an FDDI driver.

1. From the SciSmit main menu select Communication and Servers and press Enter
2. Select FDDI and press Enter
3. Select Install FDDI and press Enter.
   
4. Verify that the Scitex Installation CD-ROM is ready and press Enter.
5. Press Enter at the ... are you sure? screen.
6. The Command Status window will display OK if the installation is successful, press [F3] until you return to the SciSmit menu.

Communication and Networking Configuration

Networking Overview

Scitex and foreign systems can communicate over LAN with different types of cable. The Ripro Server Communication is based on a LAN system and is supported by NFS and TCP/IP suite of protocols which has the following features.

• Network technology independence- allowing TCP/IP to run on most hardware.
• Universal interconnection- a computer on one local network may communicate with another either on the same network or on another network as long as the local network is appropriately configured.
• Application protocol standards- Internet standards extend to a large number of common applications, such as electronic mail, file transfer and remote login.

The Ripro Server is also supported by EtherTalk (an Apple networking system).

TCP/IP for the Ripro Server uses the following adapter cards and connections:

• IEEE 802.3-Thin Ethernet.
• FDDI-(IBM) -Fiber, Single Ring I/F
• 10BaseT

FDDI Topolgy

The FDDI network uses the fiber optic cable as its transmission medium. Using this medium it can achieve up to 100Mbps data rate, and can support up to 500 stations using distributed clocking (time sharing). A maximum length of 2km between stations and over 20km between stations using single-mode fiber. Total fiber length of up to 200km with a maximum of 500 stations.
In a single ring network the Single Attachment Stations have only a single port for handling of transmitting and receiving.

FDDI-Fiber Single Ring Adapter

Provides communication link to the concentrator, which links the workstations together to form a ring. The concentrator has master ports to enable attachment of other FDDI stations in a tree topology. The number of workstations that can be attached to a single concentrator is determined by the port capacity of the concentrator. Each workstation can communicate directly with any other workstation in the ring.

Connnection through an external concentrator isolates the stations from the primary ring. In the event of a workstation failure, or disconnect from the concentrator, that workstation bypassed by the concentrator and allows communications to continue.

The concentrator may have other concentrators attached to it to increase the number of stations in the ring.

FDDI Single Ring Stand Alone Concentrator Topology:

FDDI Concentrator Functions

LAN Technology Basics-Summary

Typical Network with FDDI and Switching Hub:

Network Configuration

The following procedure describes the configuration of communication and networking.

1. Login as root, at the login prompt type smit tcpip and press Enter.
2. Press Enter to produce the Available Network Interface list:
   The following screen appears:
   
3. Select the new network interface to configure (fi0, FDDI Network Interface) and use the following screen to enter the configuration values.
   
4. Refer to Table 1 Network Interfaces and IP Addresses for the list of Network Interfaces and their corresponding IP addresses.

Table 1: Network Interfaces and IP Addresses

NOTE:If there are other TCP/IP systems on-site, the Network Administrator will issue you the appropriate IP numbers.

Scitex IP Addresses

The following is the recommended structure for Scitex IP Addresses:

Examples

• Y-is determined by the Network communication board on the particular server. 192.9.110.25- is a Mac connected to the Second Ethernet board on Ripro1.
• 192.9.150.125- is a Whisper connected to FDDI through the Switching Hub.
• The first Mac connected to ent0 will have an address of 192.9.100.21.
• The first PS/2* connected to the Ripro Server via the FDDI adapter and Switching Hub will have an IP address of 192.9.150.75.
• The first Whisper connected to ent1 will have an address of 192.9.110.120

Ripro Server and AppleTalk Network Configuration

This section covers configuring the AppleTalk network.

1. Logout from the Scitex application, at the login prompt login as root and press Enter (Ver. 1.1).
2. Logout from the Scitex login menu (Ver. 1.2), login as root and press Enter.
3. At the UNIX prompt, type: cd /usr/local/es and press Enter.
4. Type ./netconf and Enter (x2).
   The following screen appears (this is an example only):
   
5. For correct configuration at a customer's site, the Network Start and End numbers should be supplied by the Network Administrator.
6. After finishing the AppleTalk configuration, press CTRL-D and then press Y to write current network configuration.
7. Press CTRL-D to exit netconfig.
8. To activate the new segment on the network, type at the prompt /stop-atalk and press Enter.
   This command announces to all network users that there will be a system shut-down in 5 minutes.
   For an immediate system shut-down type ./stop-atalk now.
9. After AppleTalk is stopped, and the shell prompt appears, type /start-atalk and press Enter.
10. The new network now appears on the Macs Chooser.

NOTE:All Macs that have been moved from one communication board to another must be restarted in order for the new network to take effect.

Connectivity and Performance

Connectivity Test

This test is performed after the FDDI adapter is installed in the server and the cable connections executed:

• Server FDDI I/F to the LANplex or LinkSwitch.
• LANplex or LinkSwitch to Macs.

Performing the Connectivity Test over TCP/IP

1. Ping from the server to each PS/2* on the FDDI segment.

Performance Test

The test is performed over the network at anyone time, and results of the test depend on the amount of traffic over the network.

Ripro Server- PS/2*

1. Mount NFS between the PS/2* and the Ripro Server.
2. From each PS/2* (if any) on the FDDI segment send a 20MB file to the Ripro Server.
3. Copy from the Ripro Server to the PS/2* over TCP/IP and NFS
4. Check how much time is taken for the file transfer to complete and calculate the Transfer Rate using the formula:
   
   The Transfer Rate should be at least according to following table:
   

Lantest

1. On a Mac station that communicates with the server through the Switching Hub and the FDDI segment, open the Chooser and select AppleShare, select the zone and server.
2. Enter your Username and Password, select EtherShare Application.
3. Open the EtherShare Application on your desktop, open the Unsupported folder and then select the Lantest file.
   
4. Activate Lantest utility, open the File menu in the menu bar, Select Test Volume and select the dataVolume for testing from the Ripro.
   
5. Click Start to execute the test.

Ripro Server- Mac

1. 1. From each of the Macs on the FDDI segment perform the Lantest.
   
   
   The Transfer Rate should be at least (for Quadra or PowerPC Macs):
   

Part Listings

KIT,IBM FDDI FOR RIPRO

SCN:501R44011

SCN:510K41032