Configuring HP-UX For Peripherals

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Configuring Interface Cards
Selecting Device Drivers for Your Interface Cards
Selecting Device Drivers for Your Interface
Cards
The following sections describe each interface and their connectivity to
peripherals.
Asynchronous Data Communication Configuration
Guidelines
HP-UX multiplexers provide asynchronous data communication using
protocols RS-232-C, RS-422, or RS-423 (depending on the card). All
HP-UX computers are equipped with RS-232-C serial ports. Additional
serial cards increase the number of connections possible between the
system processor unit (SPU) and terminals, modems, printers, and
uninterruptible power system (UPS). Table 3-2, “Multiplexer
Connectivity Configuration Requirements,” summarizes the scope of HP
cards, architecture, and drivers available. It also identifies the port
modules (distribution panels) available for each serial card.
Table 3-2 Multiplexer Connectivity Configuration Requirements
Card
Ports,
Protocol Architecture
Device
Drivers
Available Port
Modules
(internal) RS-232-C2
ports
Series 700 asio0 none
(internal) RS-232-C3
ports
Series 800 asio0 none
98190A 16-port
MUX
RS-232-C
Series 800
CIO
mux0
a
ADP 5062-3070
28639-50001 2-port
MUX
b
Models 890,
T500
mux4
c
none
40299B 8-port
MUX
RS-232-C
or RS-422
d
Series 800
HP-PB
mux2
e
ADP 5062-3070
ADP422
5062-3085