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NS Point-to-Point 3000/iX Link
X.25 iX System Access
ThinLAN 3000/iX Link (includes the ThickLAN option for coaxial cable) and EtherTwist option for twisted-pair wiring.
Token Ring/iX Link
Fiber Distributed Data Interface/iX Link
HP-PB 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter
HP-PB 100Base-T Network Adapter
Special Note
MPE/iX, Multiprogramming Executive with Integrated POSIX, is the latest in a series of forward-compatible operating systems for the HP e3000 line of computers. In HP documentation and in talking with HP e3000 users, you will encounter references to MPE XL, the direct predecessor of MPE/iX. MPE/iX is a superset of MPE XL. All programs written for MPE XL will run without change under MPE/iX. You can continue to use MPE XL system documentation, although it may not refer to features added to the operating system to support POSIX (for example, hierarchical directories).
Intended Audience of this Manual
This manual is intended for those with data communications experience. Also required is knowledge of the MPE/iX operating system at the system supervisor level, and a familiarity with the SYSGEN dialogue, resource management, and console commands.
Organization of the Manual
You can use this manual as either a command reference or a user's guide, depending on your needs. It contains the following sections:
Chapter 1 "Overview of NS 3000/iX Operations" provides a general description of the operations and maintenance functions required for your NS network. It includes a table that can help you determine which tool to use to obtain specific information about your network.
Chapter 2 "Operating Your Network" provides step-by-step instructions for starting and stopping network links and services and for verifying network connections and services.
Chapter 3 "Getting Information About the Network" provides step-by-step instructions for obtaining information about software version numbers, network configuration, link status, network status, Network Services status, and network performance.
Chapter 4 "Troubleshooting Process" provides a generalized problem-solving strategy for identifying problems with the network's operation.
Chapter 5 "Common Network Problems" provides strategies for dealing with interactive or programmatic problems, command errors, nodal problems, link problems, and software problems.
Chapter 6 "Using NETTOOL" describes the NETTOOL diagnostic utility and provides step-by-step instructions for using each of the available diagnostics within NETTOOL.
Chapter 7 "Commands" describes the MPE/iX commands for NS 3000/iX link products.
Appendix A "LINKCONTROL Command" defines the fields output by the LINKCONTROL STATUS command and its associated parameters.
Appendix B "Submitting an CR" describes how to submit a Change Request (CR) and forward it to your HP Service Representative.
Related Publications
The following manuals may be of interest to you when working with the NS 3000/iX network services and link products: For the NS 3000/iX Links
HP e3000/iX Network Planning and Configuration Guide
Configuring and Managing Host-Based X.25 Links
Using the Node Management Services (NMS) Utilities
NS 3000/iX NMMGR Screens Reference Manual
HP SNMP/XL User's Guide
Berkeley Sockets/iX Reference Manual
NetIPC 3000/XL Programmer's Reference Manual
HP36923A LAN 3000/iX Link and Terminal LAN Link Hardware Reference Manual
LAN Cable and Accessories Installation Manual
Central Bus Programmable Serial Interface Installation and Reference Guide
HP 28663A EtherTwist Hub Installation Guide
Using NS 3000/iX Network Services
NS 3000/iX Error Messages Reference Manual
Configuring Systems for Terminals, Printers, and Other Serial Devices
Using the OpenView DTC Manager
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