Configuring Systems for Terminals, Printers, and Other Serial Devices (32022-90051)

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Introduction
1 Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of communications between a
HP 3000 Series 900 computer and its asynchronous devices, including
the following:
• The types of devices that communicate in an asynchronous serial
fashion.
• How devices communicate once they are connected to the
Datacommunications and Terminal Controller (DTC).
• Typical configurations for both host-based network managementand
PC-based network management.