Adding a Digi One RealPort or PortServer with drpadmin

Use this procedure to create RealPort devices and start the RealPort daemons.

Procedure

  1. Enter this command at a root prompt:

    /usr/sbin/drpadmin

  2. Answer the prompts as appropriate.
    When Prompted to: Action:
    Select an option Choose add.
    Enter the node name or IP address for this Digi One RealPort or PortServer If an IP address is used, make sure it is unique and does not conflict with any other network device.

    If a name is entered, the name must be registered in /etc/hosts or with an accessible nameserver.
    Enter the number of ports on the Digi One RealPort or PortServer Enter the number of ports for this Digi One RealPort or PortServer. The installation will prompt to confirm this number.

    Note: If PORTS/Xem (EBI) modules will be attached to a PortServer II module, include these ports.
    Enter TTY device ID letter(s)

    Enter one or two letters. These letters will be used to create the RealPort device names.
    Enter WAN speed if the connection between the Digi One RealPort or PortServer and HP-UX system includes a WAN link slower than 1 MB Enter the WAN speed if this is the case. Otherwise, choose Enter to continue.
    Confirm the configuration Enter y to proceed or n to reenter the information.
    Select an option

    Enter a to add another Digi One RealPort or PortServer. Enter s to show configured Digi One RealPorts or PortServers. Enter q to exit drpadmin.