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Re: [USR-TC] How to reload firmware on blank NMC?
by Nick Bright 09 Jun '05

09 Jun '05

On 6/8/05, Stephen Rivera - WRCA.Net <steverivera(a)wrca.net> wrote: > the dsp cards should use the dmf files. > the older cards used the sdl files. > are you using TCM or PSDL.exe? I'm using PCSDL, because the card has no firmware on it (thus I can't use TCM) In this case I'm working with an NMC, not a DSP card. I have the actual firmware file that I could upload via TCM if the card had firmware already, but not this sdl file that PCSDL claims to require. The output of PCSDL.EXE: U.S. Robotics, Inc. (c) 1993-1995 Software Download Program Version 3.0.2 **Error** Insufficient Number of Arguments Command Line Options: pcsdl -pPort -rRate -iIrq -vSDn.n.n -v<NA/NI>n.n.n -nSD?? -n<NA/NI>?? [-dDirectory] -pPort <Required> = COM Port: 1, 2, 3 or 4 -rRate <Required> = Baud Rate: 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 -iIrq [Optional] = 3(default COM2/4), 4(default COM1/3), 5, or 7 -vSDn.n.n <Required> = Software Download Version: n = 0-99 -v<NA/NI>n.n.n <Required> = NAC/NIC Operation Code Version: n = 0-99 -nSD?? <Required> = Software Download Filename Prefix: ? = ASCII -n<NA/NI>?? <Required> = NAC/NIC Operation Code Filename Prefix: ? = ASCII -dDirectory [Optional] = DOS Directory Path Name: default = current directory -b [Optional] = Disable Uart's Fifos Example: pcsdl -p1 -r38400 -vSD1.1.0 -vNA1.2.0 -nSDt1 -nNAst As you can see it requires three arguments, one being the SDL file. UTStar shows the following in their documentation of how to use PCSDL: 7. Once you are in the directory that you stored the code in you can now issue the pcsdl commands as follows: pcsdl -p1 -r9600 -vsdn.n.n -vnan.n.n –nsd[nn] –nna[nn]Note: Be careful with the baud rate. In most cards it varies according to the position of the dipswitches 1 and 2. Parameter Purposepcsdl executes the PC SDL program -p selects the communication port (port 1 or 2) -r selects serial port rate (= to card DIP switch settings) -vsd Version number of the .sdl file. -subsitute a real number for n.n.n (-vnd1.0.2) -vna Version number of the NAC file substitute a real number for n.n.n (-vna1.0.3) -nsd Two character prefix of the .SDL file name (example -nsdnm = NMC) -d specifies the directory path name (optional); -d should be followed by thedirectory name where the operation and SDL software are stored [not necessary if you have run the pcsdl program from the directory where you placed the SDL and NAC files] -h displays on line help-nna Filename prefixes are required to specify the type of .sdl and .nac file used in the download. So, from what I can tell, I have to have this ".sdl" file - but I have no idea where to obtain it. - Nick > > At 03:19 PM 6/8/2005, you wrote: > >On 6/7/05, Clayton Zekelman <clayton(a)mnsi.net> wrote: > > > > > > > > > When the NMC cards were upgrade to a larger flash to support Hiper DSP > > cards, USR shipped blank flash modules to replace the smaller ones that > > shipped with the cards. > > > > > > To put the code on the unit, you would do it through the serial port > > using the PCSDL.EXE utility. > > > > > > When the card is sitting there with a green blinking light, it means > > its waiting for the PCSDL utility to send it code through the serial port. > > > > > > >So, I got PCSDL from UTStar's support site, and copied all of my > >firmware files to the same directory, but It wants this SDL file. The > >problem is that I have no idea what that file is, and have never seen > >one. It's not included in the .zip files of firmware I have either. Is > >this something I can get ahold of without a support contract? > > > >Any advice appreciated :) > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message --------------- > > > > > > Subject: [USR-TC] How to reload firmware on blank NMC? > > > From: Nick Bright <nick.bright(a)gmail.com> > > > Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 19:26:41 -0500 > > > To: usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com > > > > > > >So in my exploration of what componants are available to me to deploy > > > >this new RAS, I went through my NMC collection. I've discovered that > > > >one of my NMC units has a stick note stating "NO SOFTWARE!!!!", and > > > >when I put it in my chassis and try to boot it, it does nothing - > > > >won't even respond on the serial port. All I get is a blinking green > > > >"RN/FL" light. > > > > > > > >So, I'm figuring someone tried to flash it, and it didn't work. Any > > > >thoughs on how to fix this? Can I send firmware up to it through the > > > >serial port somehow? > > > > > > > >Thanks, > > > > Nick > > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > > > >USR-TC mailing list > > > >USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com > > > >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc > > > > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > >USR-TC mailing list > >USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com > >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc > >

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Net Server Cards
by Ross Cornett 08 Jun '05

08 Jun '05

I have several old netservers and working very well. Recently, I have seen the Netserver cards freeze up and need to ber rebooted to allow for callers to authenticate. I cannot even telnet to the card. I have to either pull the card or remotely reboot it via the TC Software. Anyone know why this may be. It is sporatically happening on 4 or so servers. Ross

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Re: [USR-TC] How to reload firmware on blank NMC?
by Nick Bright 08 Jun '05

08 Jun '05

On 6/7/05, Clayton Zekelman <clayton(a)mnsi.net> wrote: > > > When the NMC cards were upgrade to a larger flash to support Hiper DSP cards, USR shipped blank flash modules to replace the smaller ones that shipped with the cards. > > To put the code on the unit, you would do it through the serial port using the PCSDL.EXE utility. > > When the card is sitting there with a green blinking light, it means its waiting for the PCSDL utility to send it code through the serial port. > So, I got PCSDL from UTStar's support site, and copied all of my firmware files to the same directory, but It wants this SDL file. The problem is that I have no idea what that file is, and have never seen one. It's not included in the .zip files of firmware I have either. Is this something I can get ahold of without a support contract? Any advice appreciated :) > > > ----- Original Message --------------- > > Subject: [USR-TC] How to reload firmware on blank NMC? > From: Nick Bright <nick.bright(a)gmail.com> > Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 19:26:41 -0500 > To: usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com > > >So in my exploration of what componants are available to me to deploy > >this new RAS, I went through my NMC collection. I've discovered that > >one of my NMC units has a stick note stating "NO SOFTWARE!!!!", and > >when I put it in my chassis and try to boot it, it does nothing - > >won't even respond on the serial port. All I get is a blinking green > >"RN/FL" light. > > > >So, I'm figuring someone tried to flash it, and it didn't work. Any > >thoughs on how to fix this? Can I send firmware up to it through the > >serial port somehow? > > > >Thanks, > > Nick > > > >_______________________________________________ > >USR-TC mailing list > >USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com > >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc > >

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Re: [USR-TC] How to reload firmware on blank NMC?
by Nick Bright 08 Jun '05

08 Jun '05

Awsome, thanks! CCing to list for archival reasons. On 6/7/05, Clayton Zekelman <clayton(a)mnsi.net> wrote: > > > When the NMC cards were upgrade to a larger flash to support Hiper DSP cards, USR shipped blank flash modules to replace the smaller ones that shipped with the cards. > > To put the code on the unit, you would do it through the serial port using the PCSDL.EXE utility. > > When the card is sitting there with a green blinking light, it means its waiting for the PCSDL utility to send it code through the serial port. > > > > ----- Original Message --------------- > > Subject: [USR-TC] How to reload firmware on blank NMC? > From: Nick Bright <nick.bright(a)gmail.com> > Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 19:26:41 -0500 > To: usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com > > >So in my exploration of what componants are available to me to deploy > >this new RAS, I went through my NMC collection. I've discovered that > >one of my NMC units has a stick note stating "NO SOFTWARE!!!!", and > >when I put it in my chassis and try to boot it, it does nothing - > >won't even respond on the serial port. All I get is a blinking green > >"RN/FL" light. > > > >So, I'm figuring someone tried to flash it, and it didn't work. Any > >thoughs on how to fix this? Can I send firmware up to it through the > >serial port somehow? > > > >Thanks, > > Nick > > > >_______________________________________________ > >USR-TC mailing list > >USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com > >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc > >

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How to reload firmware on blank NMC?
by Nick Bright 07 Jun '05

07 Jun '05

So in my exploration of what componants are available to me to deploy this new RAS, I went through my NMC collection. I've discovered that one of my NMC units has a stick note stating "NO SOFTWARE!!!!", and when I put it in my chassis and try to boot it, it does nothing - won't even respond on the serial port. All I get is a blinking green "RN/FL" light. So, I'm figuring someone tried to flash it, and it didn't work. Any thoughs on how to fix this? Can I send firmware up to it through the serial port somehow? Thanks, Nick

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Re: [USR-TC] Which ARC to use?
by Nick Bright 07 Jun '05

07 Jun '05

On 6/2/05, Adam Barnhill <adam(a)semo.net> wrote: > Nick, > > Yes, as I recall all of our ARC II cards have blue tabs but don't > indicate HiperARC or ARC II on the front. > If it boots up do a, " list chassis " and it should display itself as > ARC-II. Under "list chassis" both of my blue tab ARC cards show up as "HiPer-II", while the grey tab card shows up as "HiPer Access Router NAC". However, both blue tab cards list that X2/V.90 is disabled in their features list (The [grey] HiPer ARC shows it enabled). Will this disable that feature on the chassis, even if all other componants support/have it enabled? My NMC has X2/V.90 listed as enabled, so will that over-ride the setting of the ARC? Also I noticed that on the [blue] ARC's that in the TC manager, there is nothing to configure, but in the [grey] HiPer ARC there is. I'm sorry if these are dumb questions, but I really don't know much about this platform. From looking at "list chassis", and from what ya'll are saying, the blue cards would be better, but the V.90 thing worries me. Unfortunately, I don't have the resources (a PRI) to make test calls with. <... comes back to email window an hour later ...> Well, at least I can test it now :) I've run a line from the wall to a punchdown block, which is connecting to an Adit 600 DAX via a 25 pair cable, and the DAX is hooked up to the TC. I've made a few test calls, but having some trouble with authentication I'll still have to sort out, but I can handle that tomorrow :) Still, I would like opinions/thoughts on the v.90 issue above. As always, I appreciate everyones/anyones input! Thanks :) > > Also, the 333 NMC is substantially faster than the hiper, but unless you > do lots of SNMP polling/trapping/reconfiguring, it's probably not worth > the money to upgrade. It doesn't sound like it would be anything necessary. Perhaps if i was doing more intensive polling than just checking how many modems are in use and ethernet port traffic. > > -- > Adam Barnhill > Support Engineer, TotallyFabricated.com > Information Technology Engineer, Poplar Bluff Internet, Inc. / Semo.net > P.O. Box 190 | Poplar Bluff, MO 63902 | 573.686.9114, > <http://www.semo.net/> > Home of TotallyFabricated.com the creators of Total Scrutinizer > > > -----Original Message----- > From: usr-tc-bounces+adam=semo.net(a)mailman.xmission.com > [mailto:usr-tc-bounces+adam=semo.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of > Nick Bright > Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 10:30 PM > To: usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com > Subject: Re: [USR-TC] Which ARC to use? > > > So, I would be better off with a blue clip ARC than a grey clip HiPer > ARC? > > On 6/1/05, Russell Newberry <russell(a)maxistech.net> wrote: > > Hi Nick, > > > > Yes, the blue-clip ARCs are newer. > > Also, if you would like to upgrade to the 333 NMC, I have one > > available (NIC/NAC set) for sale at $750. I also have some Multispan > > T1 card sets available, looking for offers. Would you be interested > > in either? Please let me know either way, and we can get the details > > worked out. > > > > Thanks, > > ========================= > > Russell Newberry > > Maxis Technologies, Inc > > 433 West Wilshire Blvd. > > Oklahoma City, OK 73116 > > AOL IM "RUSSELLatMAXIS" > > e-mail: russell(a)maxistech.net > > Phone: 1 (800) 79 MAXIS > > International: 1 (405) 842-3331 > > Fax: 1 (405) 841-7882 > > http://www.maxistech.net > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Nick Bright" <nick.bright(a)gmail.com> > > To: <usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com> > > Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 5:34 PM > > Subject: [USR-TC] Which ARC to use? > > > > > > So, I'm getting ready to deploy a new chassis and I'm trying to figure > > > out which ARC card I should use, out of what I have available. I've > > got three cards with blue handle tabs labeled "ARC Access Router" and > > one with grey handle tabs labeled "HiPer Access Router Card". > > > > http://boberz.thewatch.org/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album0 > > 3&id=ARC_Top > > > http://boberz.thewatch.org/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album03& > id=ARC_front > > > http://boberz.thewatch.org/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album03& > id=HiperARC_front > > > http://boberz.thewatch.org/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album03& > id=HiperARC_top > > > > Now, according to my understanding the HiPer ARC should be superior. > > However, my boss was telling me the other day that stuff with the blue > > > handles was newer/better than stuff with the grey handles. > > > > So, I'm a little confused as to which card would be better to use. I'm > > > going to be coupling this with an older model NMC, I'm unsure of the > > model, but It's got a 486SX processor, 20Mb RAM, and 8Mb flash - > > definately not the newer G3 unit. The chassis will also have seven > > single span T1 modem cards, too. > > > > As an aside, if anyone knows how to take care of the bad flash issue > > on the G3 based NMC's, without needing a support contract, let me know > > :) > > > > So, which ARC would be my best bet? Thanks in advance for any advice. > > > > - Nick Bright > > Terraworld, Inc > > > > _______________________________________________ > > USR-TC mailing list > > USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com > > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > USR-TC mailing list > USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc >

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Re: [USR-TC] Which ARC to use?
by Nick Bright 01 Jun '05

01 Jun '05

So, I would be better off with a blue clip ARC than a grey clip HiPer ARC? On 6/1/05, Russell Newberry <russell(a)maxistech.net> wrote: > Hi Nick, > > Yes, the blue-clip ARCs are newer. > Also, if you would like to upgrade to the 333 NMC, I have one available > (NIC/NAC set) for sale at $750. I also have some Multispan T1 card sets > available, looking for offers. Would you be interested in either? Please > let me know either way, and we can get the details worked out. > > Thanks, > ========================= > Russell Newberry > Maxis Technologies, Inc > 433 West Wilshire Blvd. > Oklahoma City, OK 73116 > AOL IM "RUSSELLatMAXIS" > e-mail: russell(a)maxistech.net > Phone: 1 (800) 79 MAXIS > International: 1 (405) 842-3331 > Fax: 1 (405) 841-7882 > http://www.maxistech.net > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nick Bright" <nick.bright(a)gmail.com> > To: <usr-tc(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 5:34 PM > Subject: [USR-TC] Which ARC to use? > > > So, I'm getting ready to deploy a new chassis and I'm trying to figure > out which ARC card I should use, out of what I have available. I've > got three cards with blue handle tabs labeled "ARC Access Router" and > one with grey handle tabs labeled "HiPer Access Router Card". > > http://boberz.thewatch.org/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album03&id=… > http://boberz.thewatch.org/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album03&id=… > http://boberz.thewatch.org/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album03&id=… > http://boberz.thewatch.org/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album03&id=… > > Now, according to my understanding the HiPer ARC should be superior. > However, my boss was telling me the other day that stuff with the blue > handles was newer/better than stuff with the grey handles. > > So, I'm a little confused as to which card would be better to use. I'm > going to be coupling this with an older model NMC, I'm unsure of the > model, but It's got a 486SX processor, 20Mb RAM, and 8Mb flash - > definately not the newer G3 unit. The chassis will also have seven > single span T1 modem cards, too. > > As an aside, if anyone knows how to take care of the bad flash issue > on the G3 based NMC's, without needing a support contract, let me know > :) > > So, which ARC would be my best bet? Thanks in advance for any advice. > > - Nick Bright > Terraworld, Inc > > _______________________________________________ > USR-TC mailing list > USR-TC(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usr-tc > > >

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e1 interfaces are down
by Shahrooz Sharghi 31 May '05

31 May '05

I have a TC1000 includes 1 130 Amp PS + 1 hiper NMC + 1 Hiper ARC + 1 E1 DSP (ISDN Code) configuration. in the "List interface" command shows the channels are down: Interface Oper Admin Name Status Status slot:1/mod:1 Down Up slot:1/mod:2 Down Up slot:1/mod:3 Down Up slot:1/mod:4 Down Up slot:1/mod:5 Down Up slot:1/mod:6 Down Up I tested that configuration (exact cards) on 3 different chassis with same result. The only Chassis it shows up up in list interface was one chassis (3com blue) What do you think about my problem? how can I use those cards in other chassis? Thanks a lot

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Anybody sitting on Qty 33.6 Stand alone Sportsters?
by Stephen Rivera - WRCA.Net 26 May '05

26 May '05

Looking for Qty Purchase. If you have some to move please contact me at steverivera(a)wrca.net Sportster 33.6 standalone with power. Thanks. Also looking to buy older 486 EdgeSever cards. NAC alone is fine. Steve Rivera WR Consultant Associates, Inc. Dir: 732-833-2111 x102 IM: srivera711 www.wrca.net Providing Network Hardware Since 1981.

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Used Gear
by Charles Sprickman 26 May '05

26 May '05

Howdy, We just turned off the last of our dialup gear. I'm looking to unload everything in one shot, any suggestions? Just two TC-1000 racks with the following stuff: rack 1: standard NMC, HiPer ARC, 7 HiPer DSP cards, 2 130A PS rack 2: standard NMC, HiPer ARC, 2 70A PS (this was a backup) And for the collector I've got a boxfull of quad cards, the old NICs with the serial interfaces and a box of quad serial cables. Contact me with any questions... Thanks, Charles ___ Charles Sprickman NetEng/SysAdmin Bway.net - New York's Best Internet - www.bway.net spork(a)bway.net - 212.655.9344

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