[comp.sys.dec] DEC server 200 problems

larryd@bnrmtl.bnr.ca (Larry Dunkelman) (02/16/91)

I am having a strange problem with a DEC server 200 (DS200).   I have 
a port configured as "remote" and I am establishing a host initiated
connection (as you would do for printers).  I have XON/XOFF enabled.

The DEC server is located in a building different from the host.  The
buildings are connected with DS1 links (1.544 Megabits) and use VitaLink
bridges.

The problem is when my application attempts to close the connection to the
server.  The port goes into a "disconnecting" state.   The only way
to clear the problem is to logon to the DEC server and logout out the port.

Some other facts:
  1. Host is a DEC 5400 running Ultrix 4.1
  2. DEC server software is the latest release
  3. This doesn't happen all the time  (about 20%)

Anybody have any ideas ?

Larry
larryd%bnrmtl@larry.mcrcim.mcgill.edu

bruce@camb.com (Barton F. Bruce) (02/19/91)

In article <1991Feb15.165726.13085@scrumpy@.bnr.ca>, larryd@bnrmtl.bnr.ca (Larry Dunkelman) writes:
> I am having a strange problem with a DEC server 200 (DS200).   I have 
...
>   2. DEC server software is the latest release

Are you sure? The latest seems to be at least bl33i, and NOONE has gotten
it through SDC, but only via the (IMHO) expensive Colorado based support
services. If you have Colorado support bug them til you get the latest.

We pay for CDROM based ConDist service, and though I can understand
(but not agree with) their reluctance to SHIP thousands of 9tk and 
TK50 cartridges, DAMNIT they could at least put the latest patched
version on the CDROM. 

Note that that is not rev B or C or whatever, but I. They have had 
a LONG time to get this to the field and have FAILED. They are too busy
writing code for the DS90 due out shortly with TCI/IP and LAT at a price
to undercut ALL current 3rd party boxes. If they suceed, maybe I will
forgive their slowness in fixing DS200 s/w. But since they are going
to retrofit TCP/IP on DS300s, I would also LOVE to see it on DS200s, too.

Anyone want TCP/IP on a DS100?...

Agent 69 (02/27/91)

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Organization: LXIX International
Subject: Re: DEC server 200 problems
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>a LONG time to get this to the field and have FAILED. They are too busy
|>writing code for the DS90 due out shortly with TCI/IP and LAT at a price
|>to undercut ALL current 3rd party boxes. If they suceed, maybe I will

wrong, different group.