Guide to This Manual

Chapter 1 “Introduction” introduces Asynchronous Serial Communications (ASC) and the organization of the hardware and software used by the Datacommunications and Terminal Subsystem (DTS).

Chapter 2 “Before Configuring Terminal and Printer Connections” explains how to prepare to configure communications between the HP 3000 computer and serial devices, such as terminals and printers. This chapter also provides worksheets to help you in configuration.

Chapter 3 “Automatic Configuration of DTCs” describes how to add and configure a new host-based managed DTC to the HP 3000 system without needing to specify detailed configuration information such as DTC cards/boards and ldevs.

Chapter 4 “Dynamic Configuration and DTS Shutdown/Restart” describes how to dynamically configure DTS as well as how to shut down and restart DTS without rebooting the HP 3000 host. Detailed DTS configuration steps are described in Chapters 5 and 6.

Chapter 5 “Configuring Serial Devices (for Host-Based Management)” lists steps to configure terminal, printer, and other serial device connections, when your DTCs are managed by the HP 3000 computer.

Chapter 6 “Configuring Serial Devices (for PC-Based Management)” lists steps to configure communications between the HP 3000 computer and serial devices, when your DTCs are managed by an OpenView Windows Workstation (PC).

Chapter 7 “Terminal and Printer Profiles” explains what are terminal and printer profiles, and how to create and modify your own terminal and printer profiles to suit your environment.

Chapter 8 “Additional DTC Configuration” describes how to configure additional configuration parameters that are available from the DTC Configuration screen.

Chapter 9 “Describing Asynchronous Devices” describes how devices are viewed by the MPE/iX operating system and how their functionality is affected by the operating system. It also explains how asynchronous serial communications (ASC) controls devices and the flow of information between the system and devices.

Appendix A “Using NMMGR in Maintenance Mode” describes NMMGR's maintenance mode interface used to manage network directory and configuration files as well as to generate job streams to update remote network directory and configuration files. A special discussion of the SUMMARYCONF command is also included

Appendix B “Migrating From Previous Releases” describes the steps to migrate network configuration files from previous MPE/iX and MPE V releases to the current release format.

Appendix C “DTC User Interface” describes how to use the interface and what commands are available.

Appendix D “Error Messages” lists error messages and causes and actions for each message.

Glossary, provides definition of commonly used terms and concepts.