Ibm 7852-400 dip switch settings, Xon/xoff modems – IBM 6C4 User Manual

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IBM 7852-400 DIP Switch Settings

If you are using a 7852-400 modem to enable service processor communications, for
proper operation, the dual inline package (DIP) switches must be set according to the
following table:

Switch

Position

Function

1

Up

Force DTR

2

Up

Flow Control &E4

3

Down

Result Codes Enabled

4

Down

Modem Emulation Disabled

5

Up

Auto Answer Enabled

6

Up

Maximum Throughput Enabled

7

Up

RTS Normal Functions

8

Down

Enable Command Mode

9

Down

Remote Digital Loopback Test Enabled

10

Up

Dial-Up Line Enabled

11

*Up

AT Responses Enabled (Extended Responses Disabled)

12

*Down

Asynchronous Operation

13

Up

28.8KB Line Speed

14

Up

15

Up

CD and DSR Normal Functions

16

Up

2-Wire Leased Line Enabled

* Only switches 11 and 12 are changed from the factory default settings.

Xon/Xoff Modems

Some early modems assume software flow control (Xon/Xoff) between the computer
and the modem. Modems with this design send extra characters during and after the
transmitted data. The service processor cannot accept these extra characters. If your
configuration includes such a modem, your functional results may be unpredictable.

The sample modem configuration files included in this appendix do not support these
modems, so custom configuration files are necessary. Anchor Automation 2400E is an
example of such a modem.

If you experience unexplainable performance problems that may be due to Xon/Xoff
characters, it is recommended that you upgrade your modem.

Appendix F. Modem Configurations

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