Specifications

Communications Line Planning 4-1
Chapter 4
Communications Line Planning
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Make sure that you plan the locations of your ftServer system and its external
components so that all communications and data cables will reach their connection
points.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• “RSN Connection Planning” on page 4-1
• “Fibre Channel Connections” on page 4-2
• “Network Connections” on page 4-4
• “Serial (Null Modem) Cables” on page 4-10
• “Telephone Line Connections” on page 4-11
• “System PC Console Requirements” on page 4-11
• “Cables for External Components” on page 4-12
NOTE
See the Stratus ftServer Systems: PCI Adapter
Guide (R461) for more information about the adapters
Stratus supplies for your ftServer system.
RSN Connection Planning
Connecting a system to the Stratus RSN allows the CAC or your authorized Stratus
service representative to remotely diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve problems
online.
See the manual OpenVOS System Administration: Configuring a System (R287) for
information about making RSN entries in the devices.tin file.
ftServer systems can use a modem or an X.25 line to connect to the RSN. For more
information, see the manuals VOS Communications Software: X.25 and StrataNET
Administration (R091) and OpenVOS System Administration: Administering and
Customizing a System (R281).