Ref: 99970046
Title: Rel Note SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Ver 22020 (Pt No 86-0212-00 Rev 01)
Date: 10/20/89

Copyright 3Com Corporation, 1991.  All rights reserved.

Software Release
SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Version 22020
October 20, 1989
Part Number: 86-0212-00
                 Revision: 01

TO:  CS/200 and CS/210 Users
FROM: 3Com Corporation
SUBJECT: SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Version 22020
DATE:  October 20, 1989

Enclosed is a tape cartridge containing SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Version 22020
(Part Number: 83-0073-06) for use with your Series/200 server that is booted
from an NCS/2.

This release memo describes the compatibility, installation procedures, and
limitations of SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Version 22020.


Compatibility

SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Version 22020 can operate with the following 3Com prod
ucts and software releases:

 CS/1 running SW/1-A/BSC/SDLC Version 20060 or later
 IB/3 running SW/20-IB Version 11000 or later
 CS/150 running SW/150-NCS Version 10010 or later
 NCS/AT running SW/AT-NCS Version 11000 or later

Table 1 illustrates the hardware and firmware compatibility requirements of
SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Version 22020.



Table 1  Hardware/Firmware Compatibility


Product   Software    Firmware

CS/200 SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Version 22020 C1 MMON 01C
         or later

CS/210  SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Version 22020 F2 MMON 01A
         or later



** NOTE **

 Whenever a command is referenced in this release memo, assume that the
Return  key should be pressed after you type each command.



Installation

Because your Series/200 server is booted from an NCS/2, install
SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Version 22020 on the NCS/2.  Refer to "Installing
Software" in the NCS/2 Installation Guide for this procedure.


Binding Your Server to the NCS/2

If your Series/200 server is not already bound to the NCS/2, you should use
the BInd command to enable your  server to boot from the NCS/2.

In addition to the actual software image, this release includes the following
loader file:

 /usr/NCS/BIN/cs2001 (for Series/200 Ethernet servers)

The file /usr/NCS/BIN/cs2001 is the default loader file.  To configure
Ethernet servers, enter the following command on the NCS/2:

 bind <Ethernet Address> -f cs200x.22020 -l cs2001

Refer to "BInd Command" the NCS/2 Operation Guide for information on using the
BInd command.


Limitations

SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Version 22020 has the following limitations:

* Only three echo requests may be outstanding at any given time.  If more
than three  users simultaneously enter the PIng command, the following message
appears:

 Can't Ping now - try later

* System Generation is not available in SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Version
22020.

Documentation

The following manuals are supplied with SW/200-A/BSC/SDLC-NCS/2 Version 22020:

* Getting Started Guide (2/87)
 (Part Number: 09-0043-01)

* XNS Connection Service Quick Reference Guide
 (Part Number: 09-0062-00)

* XNS Connection Service User's Guide (11/89)
 (Part Number: 09-0174-00)


* Network Management Guide (9/87)
 (Part Number: 09-0067-02)

* Configuration Guide (2/88)
 (Part Number: 09-0093-01)

For more information on network planning, refer to the following:

* Series/200 Installation Guide (6/88)
 (Part Number: 09-0151-00)

* LAN Planning Guide (2/88)
 (Part Number: 09-0085-01)

* NCS/2 Installation Guide (4/89)
 (Part Number: 09-0171-00)

* NCS/2 Operation Guide (4/89)
 (Part Number:09-0159-00)


If you have any questions, please contact an authorized 3Com service
representative for help.
