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Configuring and Managing Host-Based X.25 Links: HP 3000 MPE/iX Computer Systems

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HP Part Number: 36939-90054

Edition: Edition 5

Published: E1098


Table of Contents

Preface
Related Publications
1 Introduction
X.25 Network Connections
X.25 System-to-System Connections
Device Connections Via PAD
Host-Based X.25 Configuration Concepts
DTS Configuration Branch
NS Configuration Branch
Nailed and Non-Nailed Connections
Operation
Dynamic Configuration
Automatic Configuration
Obtaining Status
Maintenance
Terminology
Trace Command Options
Logging
2 Preparing to Configure DTCs
Plan the Network Configuration
Incoming PAD Security
Defining the HP 3000 System
Defining the DTC
Defining the DTC Connector Cards
Determine X.25 Connection Characteristics
Configuration Worksheets
DTC Configuration Worksheet
DTC Card Configuration Worksheet
DTC X.25 Card Configuration — Level 1 and Level 2 Worksheet
DTC X.25 Card Configuration - Level 3 & Miscellaneous Worksheet
DTC X.25 Card Configuration — System-to-System Worksheet
DTC X.25 Card Configuration - Nailed PAD Worksheet
DTC X.25 Card Configuration — PAD Security Worksheet
Configuring With NMMGR
3 Configuring DTCs Step-by-Step
Network Configuration Overview
Copy the Sample File
Modify the Network Management Configuration File
Step 1: Begin the Configuration Process
Step 2: Open the Network Management Configuration File
Step 3: Configure the Local Node Name
Step 4: Configure the Link
Step 5: Select DTC Type
Step 6: Specify DTC Configuration
Step 7: Configure DTC Cards
Step 8: Configure X.25 Connections
Step 9: Configure X.25 Level 1 and 2
Step 10: Configure X.25 Level 3 and Miscellaneous
Step 11: Configure X.25 System-to-System Information
Step 12: Configure Nailed PAD Connections
Step 13: Configure PAD Security
Step 14: Validate/Cross-Validate the Configuration File
Step 15: Ensure DTS Changes Become Active
4 Terminal and Printer Profiles
What is a Profile
Profile Name
Terminal Profiles
Printer Profiles
PAD Terminal Profiles
PAD Printer Profiles
System Supplied Terminal and Printer Profiles
DTC PAD Profile Field
PAD Profiles and Access Password
Forced Data Forwarding
DTC PAD Profiles
5 Preparing to Configure X.25 iX System Access
Plan the Network Configuration
Determine X.25 iX System Access Network Characteristics
X.25 Configuration Worksheet
X.25 Virtual Circuit Configuration Worksheet
Identify Neighbor Gateways
6 Configuring X.25 Links Step-by-Step
Modify the Network Management Configuration File
Step 1: Begin the Configuration Process
Step 2: Open the Configuration File
Step 3: Select NS Configuration
Step 4: Select Guided Configuration
Step 5: Perform Guided Network Transport Configuration
Step 6: Configure X.25 Network
Step 7: Configure X.25 Virtual Circuits
Configure Neighbor Gateways
Identify Neighbor Gateways (If Any Are Present)
Identify Neighbor Gateway Reachable Networks
7 Managing Networks with DTCCNTRL
DTCCNTRL Parameters
DTCCNTRL Menu
Dynamic Configuration
NMCONFIG and NMCONFIX Files
Automatic Configuration of DTCs
Obtaining Status Using DTCCNTRL
DTS Shutdown and Restart
X.25 and PAD Services Control
DTCCNTRL Examples
8 Formatting Host-Based X.25 Log Files
The EVLOG Formatter
EVLOG Limitations
To Use EVLOG
To Run EVLOG Using Default Options
To Run EVLOG Interactively
Displaying the Data
Control-Y Handling
A Error Messages
Validation Error Messages
DCC Error Messages
DTCCNTRL Error Messages
Glossary
Index
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