Visara CNA-8000 Installation - Manual (Page 9)

CNA-8000 Installation and Configuration
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Chapter 1. CNA-8000 Installation
This chapter covers procedures needed to position the CNA-8000 such that it is ready to
be configured.
Product Overview
The CNA-8000 is a versatile 3U, rack-mountable enterprise class server product capable
of running many features and functions traditionally supported by the Cisco CIP and
CPA products, the IBM 3172 and 2216, and the Visara 1174 Control Unit product family.
Features include:
 PU type 2 SNA gateway function over downstream connections including
Ethernet; Token Ring, and SDLC. Up to 2000 downstream PU2s and their
associated LUs are supported by the base software with an option for up to 2000
additional PU2s through a sales option.
 TN3270 Gateway function over Ethernet downstream connections. This is a sales
option with maximums of 4000, 8000, or 16000 concurrent sessions.
 Upstream connections for both the PU2 gateway and TN3270 gateway use XCA
as the upstream link over ESCON (up to 2 interfaces) and/or FICON (up to 4
interfaces).
 Integrated DLSw upstream function for PU2 gateway feature. This allows you to
support the SNA traffic over an IP connection (no LLC2 protocol on the local
LAN). This feature comes standard on the platform.
Configuration of the CNA-8000 is achieved by means of a secure web browser interface
(HTTPS). The CNA-8000 ships with a default configuration including a default IP
address. You must modify the configuration for your own network requirements. You can
browse to the unit from a PC or you can directly attach a monitor, keyboard, and mouse
directly to the platform and configure it from there. To attach from a PC, the IP interface
can be modified by editing or creating a text file (FEP4600.ini) located on a 3.5” floppy
(supplied with the base unit) using a PC, and inserting this file into the floppy drive of the
CNA-8000, prior to booting. Once booted, you can connect across the network to make
further customization. You may also opt to use a crossover (null) Ethernet cable, modify
the IP address of your PC and connect using the default IP address assigned to the unit in
the factory.
Once configured, the CNA-8000 is capable of running independently, without human
intervention. That is, if power is lost and regained, it will automatically boot back into
service using the stored configuration. You can manage the platform using the same
secure web browser connection from anywhere. Multiple management console interfaces
are supported by the CNA-8000, making it ideal for remote disaster recovery operations.