Specifications

3/96 Application Module
X
Service 81
Honeywell Inc.
Section 6—Coprocessor Console
6.1 Overview
Requirements for
coprocessor
console
A console terminal connection to the coprocessor Serial Port 1 is required
to initially configure the coprocessor software in PIN connected A
X
Ms.
This (terminal) will serve as a “console” to the coprocessor HP-UX
software environment.
The fundamental coprocessor software configuration task is to make the
A
X
M conversant with appropriate other nodes on the PIN (LAN). Once the
communications over the PIN are established, further configuration and
implementation tasks can be directed from a work station or U
X
S
connected to the PIN.
A “console” terminal connection is normally not required after the initial
PIN (LAN) configuration has been performed and a suitable work station
or U
X
S is available on the PIN.
Troubleshooting some coprocessor related problems will require direct
access with a “console” terminal for the purpose of problem isolation and
recovery.
Some A
X
Ms will be used on systems where the A
X
M is in a stand-alone
mode. This means the A
X
M has a connection to the LCN, but no
connection to the PIN. In this case, the coprocessor “console” terminal is
needed only for troubleshooting and recovery activities. It is not envisioned
that users of stand-alone A
X
Ms will be developing solutions.
A System Administration and Development work station (HP 712/60) or
U
X
S can be used as a console terminal. A personal computer running
terminal emulator software that is compatible with the Digital Equipment
Corporation (DEC) VT-100 protocol can also be
used as a console terminal.