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| 1297.1 | Here's the answer (again) | BSYBEE::EGOLF | John C. Egolf LKG2-2/T02 x226-7874 | Tue Jul 30 1991 21:39 | 63 |
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Currently, the DECmcc SMS/EMS products do not support the VAX 4000, as there
is a problem in the EZDRIVER device driver. A (VMS V5.4-2) patch exists for
this problem, as noted in the attached message. This patch has been verified
with ETHERnim and LTM, two of the products which identified this problem.
This patch will be included in VMS V5.4-next, per VMS Engineering.
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BLITZ TITLE: Ethernet Problems on VAX 4000-200
causing network "bouncing" & "LINE SYNC LOST"
DATE: Apr 26, 1991
PROBLEM:
Ethernet applications running on the VAX 4000-200 system encounter
problems such as network "bouncing" where the Ethernet cycles on
and off. Additionally, errors are being reported such as
"LINE SYNC LOST" followed by "ADJACENCY UP" OPCOM messages.
This problem was previously reported on the VAX4000-300 in
TD#000617 and 000624. (NOTE: Both systems use the same onboard
Ethernet controller chip and Ethernet EZDRIVER)
VMS Support Engineering has further identified the problem as
being related to the EZDRIVER.EXE file. The problem occurs when
multiple control requests are pending and the "CONTROL_PENDING"
flag fails to clear after the Ethernet controller has finished
with the setup buffer and resets the transmit timer. The result
is a looping event by the Ethernet.
RESOLUTION/WORKAROUND:
VMS Support Engineering has concluded a fix which clears the
ECRB$V_EZ_CTL_PND flag if the Ethernet controller has completed
its operation with the setup buffer. This allows an additional
setup buffer to be built should another request be pending.
Additionally, the transmit timer will be disabled when the setup
buffer completes if it is the only active transmitter.
The problem has been corrected with a modification of the
EZDRIVER.EXE file. The new driver EZDRIVER is available from
either the CSC's or Country Support Groups. The kit is;
EZDRIVER$IMAGE02_541.A
This kit contains a new EZDRIVER and the kitinstal command
procedure. This kit is for systems running VMS 5.4-2, which
is the minimum VMS version required for the 4000-200.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
This patch is also applicable to VAX 4000-300's upgrading to
VMS 5.4-2.
*** DIGITAL INTERNAL USE ONLY ***
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| 1297.2 | VT is ok, windows are better | BSYBEE::EGOLF | John C. Egolf LKG2-2/T02 x226-7874 | Tue Jul 30 1991 21:45 | 15 |
| Re .0 about VT terminals and Windowing terminals...
DECmcc SMS is made up of LTM, TSM, ETHERnim, DECelms, and
DECmcc/BMS (Basic Management System). LTM and ETHERnim require
a Regis Terminal (LTM requires a color terminal). If you use
the Iconic Map portion of the DECmcc/BMS system, then yoiu have
to have a DECwindows terminal/workstation. Note that you can
perform all DECmcc/BMS functions via a character cell
terminal/emulator.
Bottom line is that a color Regis terminal is good enough, but
you'll loose the real "power" of running all the applications
at the same time and you won't be able to use the gui
(graphical user interface) of the BMS system if you're not on a
windowing terminal or workstation.
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| 1297.3 | what about BMS | JETSAM::WOODCOCK | | Wed Jul 31 1991 11:45 | 6 |
| This note mentions SMS/EMS but wouldn't this also apply to BMS only
installations and therefore require the patch? And is this patch
available externally at this time?
any further info appreciated,
brad...
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| 1297.4 | Is this patch on the net ? | VIDOAN::DOAN | EIS/Network Consulting Group of the 90's | Tue Aug 06 1991 14:27 | 8 |
| Hi,
Can we get this patch on the EASYnet ?? If so, where can we get it.
Thien
Network Consulting group
PS: I have a customer who is buying the EMS package to install on VAX4000-200
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| 1297.5 | have you tried... | TOOK::CALLANDER | Jill Callander DTN 226-5316 | Mon Aug 12 1991 16:17 | 6 |
| have you tried contacting your local country support group as mentioned in
the note posted by John? If you have tried to get it and have not been
able to, then someone here can try for you as well. I personally don't have
a 4000 so I don't have a copy of it to post. sorry.
jill
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