| Title: | FDDI - The Next Generation |
| Moderator: | NETCAD::STEFANI |
| Created: | Thu Apr 27 1989 |
| Last Modified: | Thu Jun 05 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 2259 |
| Total number of notes: | 8590 |
I had ordered a DEFCN-TA (6 port copper module) and a DEFCN-NA (4 port
fiber module) along with a DECconcentrator 500. When I placed both
modules in the DECconcentrator, and then turned it on, the 6 port
copper module failed diagnostics (red light on far left).
I talked to the DEC field service people about the problem, and they
indicated that the module itself was probably ok, and felt that the
microcode revision was wrong in the DECconcentrator. An indication that
this might be the case is that when the diagnositics are run on the
board, only 4 of the 6 LED's light up.
I had ordered and received the "Version 3.0" microcode, so I thought that
I would have no problem downloading the DECconcentrator with it.
In reading the microcode documentation, however, it seems that I need
the Management Module for the DECconcentrator to be able to download
the microcode. Is this correct?
If so, are we going to tell a customer when they order the 6 port
copper modules with the DECconcentrator that they also have to buy the
Management Module, order the DECndu software and the V3 microcode, just so
they can get the copper module to work. I hope the answer to this is
not yes.
My take on this is that the DECconcentrator should be shipped from the
factory with microcode already loaded in it that supports all current
modules.
Thanks for any info on this.
Keith West, DTN 356-6693
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| 433.1 | More Info on DECcon 500 - 6 Port Module Problem | MSDSWS::WEST | Thu Dec 19 1991 09:46 | 12 | |
Thought I would add some additional info, to avoid the (possibly)
obvious questions.
I did try the board in all 3 slots in the DECconcentrator 500, and it
failed diagnostics in all 3.
In looking at the documentation that came with the Decconcentrator 500,
there was a "sort-of" license pak, minus the license, which indicated
that the microcode revision level was 2.3.
KW
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| 433.2 | 3.0 preceded copper FRS | BAGELS::LEVY | Thu Jan 02 1992 17:35 | 6 | |
> My take on this is that the DECconcentrator should be shipped from the
> factory with microcode already loaded in it that supports all current
> modules.
It is. V3.0 began shipping inside DC500's in July 1991. The copper
modules started shipping later in the summer.
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| 433.3 | Maybe "3.0 preceded copper FRS" But,... | MSDSWS::WEST | Fri Jan 03 1992 01:08 | 24 | |
> It is. V3.0 began shipping inside DC500's in July 1991. The copper
> modules started shipping later in the summer.
Maybe so, but the documentation I received indicated that 2.3 was
loaded on the DC500, and the diagnostics seem to support this. Could
it be that 1 DC500 "slipped though the cracks" with the old microcode?
Not only that, but field service also thinks it has the wron microcode.
Does anyone know who the current Copper Module product manager is? I
tried sending a message to the name mentioned in a previous note, but
they were no longer at the node given.
As I see it now, I have 3 options:
1. Ship the DC500 back for another one, hoping that I don't get 1
more that "fell through the cracks".
2. Ship the Copper Module back for another one, hoping that the new
one will pass diagnostics.
3. Order a Management Module (ROT/CON of course), download the new
microcode, see if the copper module works, then ship the
Management Module back.
I will probably do #3.
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