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Personal Computer Requirements All personal computers on the Access Server network must meet the specifications listed below. Requirements specific to different makes and models of personal computers are listed under the appropriate heading below.
CAUTION If you run Access PC on a PC that is also serving as the system console, do not try to access Remote Tables. Because the string of characters equivalent to a CTRL B can occur, your system is likely to be put into maintenance mode.
Each PC on the Access Server network should meet these requirements: * The PC must be an HP Vectra, a supported IBM PC, or a supported Compaq PC. Table 2-1 lists supported PCs. * The number of personal computers you plan for the network should be appropriate for your HP 3000 system configuration. * The minimum personal computer memory required is 512Kb for basic serial connections, 640Kb for HP OfficeShare networking, and you need at least 1Mb of expanded memory to work with Microsoft Windows. * Each PC must have an RS-232/422 interface or a LAN interface. Table 2-1 on the next page lists the personal computers that are supported on the Access Server network. Table 2-1. Supported Personal Computers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | Personal Computer | Basic Serial | HP OfficeShare | Microsoft Windows | NewWave | | | | | 2.11(2) | Environment(3) | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | Portable HP | X | X(1) | X(1) | | | Vectra CS, CS/20 | | | | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | HP Vectra CS | X | X | X | X | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | HP Vectra ES, | X | X | X | X | | ES/12 | | | | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | HP Vectra QS/16 | X | X | X | X | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | HP Vectra RS/20C, | X | X | X | X | | RS25C | | | | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | IBM PC XT | X | X | X | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | IBM PC AT | X | X | X | X | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | IBM PS/2 Model 30 | X | X | X | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | IBM PS/2 Models | X | X | X | X | | 50, 60, 70, 80 | | | | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | | Compaq Deskpro | X | X | X | X | | Models 286, 386, | | | | | | 386S | | | | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) ThinLAN and StarLAN not supported. (2) Needs 1 Mbyte EMS expanded memory. (3) Needs Microsoft Windows and 4Mb memory For HP Vectra, Supported IBM PCs, and Supported Compaq and PCs Each HP Vectra (or supported IBM and Compaq PCs) running Access PC needs the following: * Each PC must have at least one 20 Mbyte hard disc drive and one flexible disc drive. * Be sure your HP Vectra, supported IBM PC, or supported Compaq PC configuration includes an RS-232/422 or LAN card for the HP 3000 interface. Your HP representative has a list of all compatible connector cards. * If you are not using a LAN connection, set the baud rate to 9600 or 19200 (for a hardwired connection) or to the appropriate baud rate if using a modem. Also, set the port specification to the port designated for the host connection. You can set these parameters through the Change Connection screen in Access PC or use basic serial connection file commands. If baud and port parameters are unspecified, Information Access uses the default values of 9600 baud and port`1. * To communicate with a series 9XX HP 3000 via a DTC, the HP Vectra requires version A.03.00 or later of the Access PC software.
NOTE For HP Vectra users who are using an existing logon in a basic serial environment, the baud rate, port (Serial 1 or Serial 2), and parity set in AdvanceLink, a connection file, or a terminal emulator, must match the baud rate and port (COM1 or COM2) set in Information Access and the parity (None or Zeros) used by Information Access. If any of these three do not match, the user will get a Host is not responding error message.
Access PC Software Access PC communicates with Access Server on the host. For basic serial connections, Access PC requires MS-DOS (R) version 2.11 or later; for HP OfficeShare networking, version 3.10 or later is required. Access PC software includes: * Software procedures that allow communication between processes, providing a data transfer path between the PC and the host. * Method files, which are programmatic procedures Access PC uses to support dBASE II, III, III+, and IV, CONDOR, R:base 4000, 5000, and System V, R:base for DOS, Lotus 1-2-3, Symphony, ECM, and various data sources on HP`3000s. The method files define formatting and translation procedures for Access PC, and allow users to convert one table to another for joining data from data sources with different formats. For example, a CONDOR table must be converted to a dBASE IV table before it can be joined with a dBASE IV table. Joining a CONDOR table and a dBASE IV table directly causes an error. Method files are identified by the MS-DOS file name extension .MTH. HP OfficeShare Software If you use the HP OfficeShare networking environment, the HP OfficeShare network PC software must be installed on the PC. The program USRLOAD must be run before running Access PC to establish the proper PC-to-host connection. You may be able to automate this process by setting up the PC to run USRLOAD from an AUTOEXEC.BAT file. For details, please see the HP OfficeShare documentation. Microsoft Windows You need MS-DOS 3.1 or later and at least 1 megabyte of expanded memory (EMS) to use Microsoft Windows (Version 2.11) with Access PC. Windows 2.11 supports the use of up to 32Kb EMS. Users can simultaneously run Windows applications while using Access PC. HP NewWave Environment If you are running Access PC in the HP NewWave environment, you must have Microsoft Windows installed on your PC. HP NewWave requires a minimum of 2Mb memory (4Mb recommended) with expanded memory (LIM 4.0). (See the HP NewWave Installation Manual for additional requirements.)