Multi-Tech Systems RAS96 - Manual (Page 8)

RAS96 RASCard User Guide
2 CommPlete Communications Server
Introduction
This manual describes the field installation and configuration of a Multi-Tech RAS96
series RASCard into a CommPlete Communications Server. It also describes the
optional E1 daughter card which is required for use with MT5634HD16 modem cards.
The RASCard is a single board Pentium computer that serves as a remote access server
(RAS) for the CommPlete Communications Server system. Up to four RASCards, one
per segment, can be installed in one CommPlete Communications Server. Each
RASCard has PCI/ISA bus architecture, a 100-, 133-, 166-, or 200-MHz Intel®
Pentium® processor, up to 128 megabytes (MB) of fast page mode or EDO RAM, a 512K
L2 cache, 1 MB of on-board video RAM, floppy disk and IDE hard disk controllers, a
watchdog timer for an automatic reset, and an 800 MB, 1.2 GB, 1.6 GB, or 2.1 GB on-
board hard disk. One optional E1 daughter card provides an E1 interface for up to two
MT5634HD16 sixteen-modem cards.
Each RASCard comes with MS-DOS and RASExpress remote access server
management software pre-installed on the hard disk. For software operating
instructions, refer to the applicable software manual that was shipped with your
software.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the RAS96, gives its technical specifications, and provides a
guide to the organization of the manual.
Chapter 2 RASCard Description
This chapter describe the RAS96’s layout, memory banks, jumpers, connectors, and
front panel.
Chapter 3 Installation
This chapter describes how to install the RAS96 into the CommPlete chassis.
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility
This chapter describes the options in the Award BIOS Setup utility.
Chapter 5 E1 Daughter Card
This chapter describes the optional E1 daughter card that mounts on the RAS96.
Chapter 6 Solving Problems
This chapter describes how to solve typical problems that you might encounter when
running the RASCard.
Appendix A Connector Pinouts
This appendix provides technical information about the connectors used on the
RAS96.