DEC WANcontroller 720 Installation Guide

This document is the DEC WANcontroller 720 Installation Guide, published in October 1992 by Digital Equipment Corporation. It provides comprehensive instructions for installing the DEC WANcontroller 720 kit (DSYT1-AA) into a TURBOchannel slot of a compatible workstation or server.

Key aspects covered:

• Product Overview: The DEC WANcontroller 720 is a two-line synchronous communications interface module compatible with specific DECsystem/DECstation 5000 series systems. It supports X.25, SNA, TCP/IP, and DECnet protocols under ULTRIX Version 4.2A or higher, offering dual-line speeds up to 64 kilobits per second or single-line speeds up to 1.544/2.048 megabits per second.
• Target Audience: The guide is intended for persons trained in installing system hardware, with Digital Customer Service or other qualified Digital service personnel recommended for installation.

• Installation Process:

  • Prerequisites: Lists required hardware (compatible workstation, 16MB RAM, 100KB disk space) and software (ULTRIX 4.2A+, DEC WAN Device Drivers 2.1A+), along with necessary tools like screwdrivers and an antistatic wrist strap.
  • Hardware Installation: Details the physical installation steps, including gaining access to TURBOchannel slots, handling static-sensitive components, inserting the module, and securing connections.
  • Self-Test and Verification: Explains how to observe the system's self-test upon power-on to confirm module recognition and how to use diagnostic commands.
  • Software Installation and Configuration: Describes installing the DEC WAN Device Drivers, using the wddsetup utility to configure lines and add new modules, selecting supported datalink protocols (HDLC, SDLC), and specifying clocking (external/internal). A Product Authorization Key (PAK) license is required for the WAN Device Drivers.

• Troubleshooting: Provides guidance on diagnosing installation issues using system self-tests and loopback connectors (100-pin for the module, 50-pin for adapter cables) to verify input/output connections. It also covers interpreting error messages and isolating problems.

• Safety and Specifications: Includes important safety warnings (e.g., static electricity, proper system shutdown), detailed product specifications (performance, environmental, electrical), cable options, and specific regulatory information for installations in the United Kingdom.