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(usr-tc) HiperDSP Hardware revision 0.55.0
by System Administrator 17 Dec '99

17 Dec '99

Pardon the sarcasm, but I'm on my 16th hour without a break, the day (morning) before my vacation...... Receive new chassis - NMC, HARC, x2DSP's. Receive new x2 DSP's (DoublePlay). Swap out old Ascend Max 4048 with new chassis. I have two C-T1's in the chassis now, one DSP extra for when the new C-T1 gets there. Of the three DSP's, only one works reliably, the other two reboot intermittently. Since I have my handy-dandy 3Com support contract, I call the tech line. I explain the problem, the tech on call asks what software I have running. I reply 2.0.60. Tech says, "that's good, what hardware revision of DSP's do you have?" I reply 0.55.0. Tech says "Uh-oh". I get nervous.... Tech states that there have been problems with HR 0.55.0. Recommends switching to the spare card (also 0.55.0). I do that, and 5 minutes later the card reboots. Now I wait until the new cards come in. If anyone has any input into this situation, please email me personally, and cc jokerman(a)nebi.com - he's filling in for me starting tomorrow. Otherwise, make sure you test those DSP's!!!! __________________________________ Justin Ellison System Administrator InternetUSA sysadmin(a)nebi.com http://nebi.com 800-603-3502 - To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message.

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RE: (usr-tc) Auto answer
by Terry Kennedy 17 Dec '99

17 Dec '99

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(usr-tc) Bad HiperDSPs with Alliance Chips? (fwd)
by drernst＠kirkwood.hoosier.net 17 Dec '99

17 Dec '99

I tried to send this message on Monday, but I'm afraid that the mail address I used doesn't match the one I signed up to the list with, so it's probably awaiting approval or something. Anyway, I'm sending from what I believe is the right "From" now, so hopefully it will go through, because it seems to be affecting others too. At the very least, I hope it reaches you folks at nebi.com... David Ernst HoosierNet, Inc. PS, our new cards are supposed to be here today. But there's apparently a software fix as well... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 18:32:48 -0500 (EST) From: David Ernst <drernst(a)bloomington.in.us> To: usr-tc(a)lists.xmission.com Subject: Bad HiperDSPs with Alliance Chips? We just tried to bring up a couple of new HiperDSP cards. Connections on them were extremely unstable (I couldn't get one to last more than 5 minutes, some were connected longer than that, but there were clearly problems). I called technical support at Source Technology, from whom we purchased the cards. Before I even finished describing the problem, they started talking about a defective batch of cards that came off the line recently. The affected cards are apparently hardware revision 0.55 and (this is key apparently) have two pairs of chips on the reverse side of the card, mounted horizontally, made by "Alliance". Our cards matched their description to a "T", and they told us to send the cards back and they would ship us a new one as soon as they could. Since these Alliance folks apparently supply ships for about 20% of the cards 3Com produces, there is a substantial demand for replacement cards. So meanwhile, we'll wait for Source Technology to come back with new cards, and try to explain to our users why the busy signals didn't go away when we thought they would. <Sigh> Anyone else heard about this? Can anyone from 3Com confirm or deny this problem? David - To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message.

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(usr-tc) Stuck Modem fix
by Brian 17 Dec '99

17 Dec '99

Does anyone know if 3Com is reasonably close to having a fix available for the DSP's that lockup in pairs? Brian ----------------------------------------------------- Brian Feeny (BF304) signal(a)shreve.net 318-222-2638 x 109 http://www.shreve.net/~signal Network Administrator ShreveNet Inc. (ASN 11881) - To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message.

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RE: (usr-tc) Stuck Modem fix
by Stainforth, Matthew 17 Dec '99

17 Dec '99

I haven't had a problem with it since I rolled out 2.0.60 on the HDSPs. Matthew Stainforth || Technical Services Manager || BrunNet Inc. > -----Original Message----- > From: Brian [mailto:signal@shreve.net] > Sent: Friday, December 17, 1999 10:16 AM > To: USRobotics TC Mailing List > Subject: (usr-tc) Stuck Modem fix > > > > Does anyone know if 3Com is reasonably close to having a fix > available for > the DSP's that lockup in pairs? > > Brian > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > Brian Feeny (BF304) signal(a)shreve.net > 318-222-2638 x 109 http://www.shreve.net/~signal > Network Administrator ShreveNet Inc. (ASN 11881) > > > - > To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message.

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RE: (usr-tc) 4.2.32-1
by Brian 16 Dec '99

16 Dec '99

I have no idea why the list of commands is not showing up on the list, even though I am sending it. anyone who wants it can find it at: ftp.shreve.net/pub/3com/Info/arc-all_commands On Thu, 16 Dec 1999, John Verreault wrote: > Please send me a copy as well. > > Thanks > > John Verreault > AEI Internet > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-usr-tc(a)lists.xmission.com > > [mailto:owner-usr-tc@lists.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Brian > > Sent: Thursday, December 09, 1999 12:17 PM > > To: usr-tc(a)lists.xmission.com > > Subject: Re: (usr-tc) 4.2.32-1 > > > > > > > > I posted it to the list > > > > On Thu, 9 Dec 1999, Charles Sprickman wrote: > > > > > Could you post to the list or make it http/ftp accessible? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Charles > > > > > > On Thu, 9 Dec 1999, Brian wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > I actually have a listing of *all* ARC commands, if anyone is > > interested, > > > > but it may be as old as 4.1.x days, not sure. > > > > > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, 9 Dec 1999, Jeff Mcadams wrote: > > > > > > > > > Thus spake Stainforth, Matthew > > > > > >it's _rev com if memory serves.... > > > > > > > > > > Doh...that's right..."_show" is one of the commands that > > gets revealed. > > > > > My bad. > > > > > -- > > > > > Jeff McAdams Email: jeffm(a)iglou.com > > > > > Head Network Administrator Voice: (502) 966-3848 > > > > > IgLou Internet Services (800) 436-4456 > > > > > > > > > > - > > > > > To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" > > > > > with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. > > > > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old > > messages send > > > > > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > > > > Brian Feeny (BF304) signal(a)shreve.net > > > > 318-222-2638 x 109 http://www.shreve.net/~signal > > > > Network Administrator ShreveNet Inc. (ASN 11881) > > > > > > > > > > > > - > > > > To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" > > > > with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. > > > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > > > > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > > > > > > > > > > > - > > > To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" > > > with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. > > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > > > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > > Brian Feeny (BF304) signal(a)shreve.net > > 318-222-2638 x 109 http://www.shreve.net/~signal > > Network Administrator ShreveNet Inc. (ASN 11881) > > > > > > - > > To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" > > with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. > > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > ----------------------------------------------------- Brian Feeny (BF304) signal(a)shreve.net 318-222-2638 x 109 http://www.shreve.net/~signal Network Administrator ShreveNet Inc. (ASN 11881) - To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message.

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RE: (usr-tc) Hello
by Stainforth, Matthew 16 Dec '99

16 Dec '99

Oh boo...it's kinda hard to justify resetting an ARC that terminates 240 connections for the sake of fixing one modem. Any fixes in sight, 3Com? Speaking of strange problems, one of my chassis (dual CT1, quads, NetServer) has a quad card in slot 8, on which modems 2 & 4 are constantly in some kind of errored state and won't answer calls. The telco reports dead air when they sieze the trunk. I've swapped the card out and sent it to 3Com who reported finding no problem with it (so I later juggled it in with one of my quad to DSP trade-up bundles...take THAT! heh), however, it would appear that the problem still exists after having replaced the card with a known good working card. Is it possible that the slot has gone bad? Any ideas on what might be going on here? Matthew Stainforth || Technical Services Manager || BrunNet Inc. > -----Original Message----- > From: Pete Ashdown [mailto:pashdown@xmission.com] > Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 1:52 PM > To: usr-tc(a)lists.xmission.com > Subject: Re: (usr-tc) Hello > > > Stainforth, Matthew said once upon a time: > > > > > >Is this the "modems go crazy in pairs" bug or something > else? I have a > >chassis with 240 channels, on which one modem refuses to > answer a call with > >pbGenericError as the reason. If that's what you're getting > then I guess > >it's not just me... > > 3com acknowledged the bug as some sort of memory corruption. > Resetting the > card alone doesn't fix it, you have to reset the ARC also. > Pain in the > neck. > > - > To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message.

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RE: (usr-tc) Hello
by Stainforth, Matthew 16 Dec '99

16 Dec '99

Is this the "modems go crazy in pairs" bug or something else? I have a chassis with 240 channels, on which one modem refuses to answer a call with pbGenericError as the reason. If that's what you're getting then I guess it's not just me... > -----Original Message----- > From: Pete Ashdown [mailto:pashdown@xmission.com] > Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 1999 1:38 PM > To: usr-tc(a)lists.xmission.com > Subject: Re: (usr-tc) Hello > > > Stainforth, Matthew said once upon a time: > > > > > >I think everyone reached a state of nirvana with their Total > Control systems > > I'll agree with that. Even though I'm still suffering from the > "stuck-channel, must reboot chassis" bug, everything else on > my TCs has > been fairly smooth recently. (knock on silicon) > > - > To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message.

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(usr-tc) Need Nic for Netserver
by Greg Coffey 16 Dec '99

16 Dec '99

I am building a chassis out of some spare parts and need a nic for a Netserver card. I think its the same as a NMC too. Could also use a fan tray. Please email me direct if you can assist. Thanks, Greg Coffey <gcoffey(a)vcn.com> Visionary Communications V 307-234-5443 F 307-234-5446 100 N. Center #100, Casper, WY 82601 www.vcn.com - To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message.

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RE: (usr-tc) 4.2.32-1
by Stainforth, Matthew 15 Dec '99

15 Dec '99

it's _rev com if memory serves.... > -----Original Message----- > From: Terry Kennedy [mailto:terry@olypen.com] > Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 11:36 PM > To: usr-tc(a)lists.xmission.com > Subject: RE: (usr-tc) 4.2.32-1 > > > > They are always enabled...you can always use the commands... > "_show com" to diplay them when you use "?" > -- > > Thanks jeff, I give the direct approach a try next time. It seems > to running Ok now. I" ll throw it online tommorrow and see if > works ok. Still am baffled by the _show com deal. I thought that's > what it was but the arc returns > > > S3A >>_show com > CLI - Invalid Argument: com > > Error - You asked for help for an Invalid Command: > S3A >> > > And the "?" never shows them. > > > Jeff McAdams Email: jeffm(a)iglou.com > Head Network Administrator Voice: (502) 966-3848 > IgLou Internet Services (800) 436-4456 > > - > To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > > > - > To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" > with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. > For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send > "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. > - To unsubscribe to usr-tc, send an email to "majordomo(a)xmission.com" with "unsubscribe usr-tc" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message.

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