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DECconcentrator 500 Microcode V3.2 Announced
Contact:
Pravin Shah, DTN 226-7310, (508) 486-7310, LKG
Karl Pieper, DTN 226-5160, (508) 486-5160, LKG
HIGHLIGHTS
o Updated to support ANSI X3T9.5 SMT V7.2 draft standard
o Supports PMF 'set' commands
o Supports IETF RFC 1285 FDDI MIB
o DEC Vendor MIB Enhancement to Support Unsolicited Port Status Change
Notification
o Available now
DIGITAL SOLUTION
DECconcentrator 500 Software Microcode is dedicated Microcode that runs in
the DECconcentrator 500 hardware platform. The Microcode is stored in
electrically alterable ROM that resides in the DEFCN-A*, -B* hardware
platform and is maintained over power outages and system resets. The
DECconcentrator 500 hardware platform is designed to comply with the ANSI
X3T9.5 FDDI Standard.
The DECconcentrator 500 hardware platform is shipped from the factory with
the DECconcentrator 500 Software Microcode preloaded and can be updated via
downline loading when new versions of the Microcode are issued.
The software license required to run DECconcentrator 500 Software Microcode
is included with the DECconcentrator 500 hardware platform purchase.
CUSTOMER BENEFITS
DECconcentrator 500 Microcode V3.2 includes the following new features and
benefits:
o SMT V7.2 support -- Facilitates full FDDI Management capabilities
o Unsolicited Port change notification -- Status facilitates keeping the
network manager informed of real time connection status
o PMF sets (ANSI Standard optional feature) -- Allows SMT management of
other FDDI stations on the ring
o Continued support for downline load of new software microcode -- Allows
customer firmware updates utilizing NDU utility provided with the update
kit
o Supports reception, processing and transmission of remote network
management packets generated by network management software utilizing
SNMP (including simple sets), RBMS, MOP, or SMT protocols
o SNMP MIB support includes MIB II (RFC 1213), FDDI MIB (RFC 1285) and a
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
DEC vendor MIB
NOTE: Exact compliance with RFC 1285 is not possible due to conflicts
between it and ANSI X3T9.5 SMT V7.2. See release notes for details.
PRICING/ORDERING INFORMATION
Model No. Description U.S. List
Upgrade Package:
QB-YX2A8-AE/AF ULTRIX/RISC, 16MT9/TK50 $265
QB-YX2A9-AA/AB VAX/VMS, 16MT9/TK50 265
QB-YX2A9-AC/AD ULTRIX/VAX, 16MT9/TK50 265
QB-YX2A8-AG DOS, RX23 265
Discount Codes: E/U = 3; OEM = U
SERVICES
Standard Services apply to this product. Contact Digital's Customer
Services for details.
TECHNICAL DATA
Hardware Requirements
The following hardware is required to run DECconcentrator 500 Software
Microcode:
o DECconcentrator 500 hardware platform
- DEFCN-AA, -AB, -AC, -AD, -BA, -BB, -BC,-BD
o DECconcentrator 500 A/B Management Module
- DEFCN-MB, -MH, -EA, -EF,-DA, -DF, -CA, -CF
RESOURCES
Internal
For additional information of FDDI products, refer to the latest on-line
edition of the Network Buyer's Guide as follows:
$COPY TNPUBS::PUBLIC$DISK:[PUBLIC.BG.OCT-UPDATE]README.FIRST *.*
Follow the instructions in README.FIRST.
External
o DECconcentrator 500 Software Microcode V3.2 Software Product Description
(32.29.06)
o For technical information contact Karl Pieper at 508-486-5160
NOTE: Refer to the end of this publication for literature ordering
information.
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
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