COMPUTER 
The host name for the computer is VNMRJ300. Only Dell system with two network interface ports purchased from Varian, Inc. is supported. VnmrJ on a Linux workstation requires the following:
Computer Dell Precision Workstation 370N, 3.4 GHz, P4
RAM 1 GB, non-ECC, 333MHz DDR, 2 x 512, GX270(311-2865)
Graphics 64 MB nVidia Quadro NVS 280
Hard disk 80 GB SATA, 7200 RPM
Disk Partitioning with four sections: (/boot, /home, /, swap) partitions. The disk layout that separates the /home partition is as follows. This setup allows preservation of NMR data, when Linux is reinstalled.
Partition |
Mount point |
File system Type |
Size |
Size Options |
| /boot | /boot | ext3 | 300 MB | |
| swap | leave blank | swap | 1 GB | |
| / | / | ext3 | 10,000 MB | |
| /home | /home | ext3 | remaining disk space | Fill to maximum allowable |
CD drive DVD/CD-RW drive
From the BIOS setup window, go to the Boot Sequence section.
The default is often C, A or A, C (depending on whether the system boots, either from the hard
drive (C:) or a diskette drive (A:)). Change this sequence so that the CD-ROM (typically drive D:) is first in the boot order and that C or A (whichever is the
typical boot default) is second.
This instructs the computer to first look at the CD-ROM drive for bootable media;
if it does not find bootable media on the CD-ROM drive, it will then check the hard
drive or diskette drive.
Mouse wheel mouse
PCI Network
Interface Card
Install the PCI Ethernet Network Interface board before loading Linux.
Configure the Network --
Configure the network in the Network
Configuration screen. Each workstation
ethernet port must be configured. Systems
not connected to a network require only
one ethernet port (on board port) and
systems connected to a network require
two ethernet ports (one on board and one
card).
For DNS IP numbers, refer to the Network
Information Worksheet, or ask the
network administrator for assistance.
1. Log in as root and start the Network
Administration Tool.
From the Main Menu (Red Hat
icon in lower left of screen), select:
System Settings -> Network
2. Click the Devices tab to set up the Ethernet connections. Configure eth1 first.
• eth0 – is the secondary Ethernet interface and will be connected to the network (WAN). This port will be set up with the network information provided by the network administrator.
• eth1 – is the primary Ethernet interface and will be connected to the NMR console. This port will be assigned IP address 172.16.0.xx (or 10.0.0.xx), where xx=1 for Varian NMR Systems.
3. Double-click the line with eth1. The Configure Network Settings screen for this port
opens. Make the following settings:
-- Select Activate device when computer starts
-- Select Statically set IP addresses
-- IP Address – enter 172.16.0.xx (xx=1 for new Varian NMR System)
-- Netmask – enter 255.255.255.0
-- Default Gateway Address – leave empty
Click OK.
4. For workstations connected to the network, configure the secondary (eth0) Ethernet
connection.
The network administrator has set up the connection
between the workstation and the local network. The local network is connected to
the secondary network interface card, eth0. Configure the secondary network interface card as follows: Double-click the line with eth0. The Configure Network Settings screen for this port opens. Make the following settings:
-- Select Automatically or Statically set IP addresses – depending on local network setup. Consult network administrator.
-- Configure using DHCP – unselect or select depending on local network setup. Consult network administrator.
-- Hostname – enter hostname assigned by network administrator.
-- Select Activate device when computer starts
-- IP Address – enter IP address assigned by network administrator
-- Netmask – enter 255.255.255.0
-- Default Gateway Address – assigned by the network administrator.
Click OK.
Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS v. 3, update 2, (64-bit version for 370N)
VnmrJ -- VnmrJ 2.1A
1. Log in as root. Click the Main Menu (the red hat at the lower left corner of the screen). Click Log
Out. Log in as root.
2. Change to the VnmrJ CD and enter the load.nmr command:
# cd /mnt/cdrom
# ./load.nmr
The Load VnmrJ Software screen appears.
3. Select the options to install.
4. Click Install. The Installation Progress window appears.
5. Click Done after the installation is finished.
Set Up Acquisition Communications
Make sure the NMR console is connected to the primary (onboard) Ethernet interface
(eth1).
Use the setacq command to set up host to acquisition communications.
1. Enter the setacq command:
# /vnmr/bin/setacq
2. Reboot the NMR console as directed.
3. Reboot Linux as directed.
Configuring VnmrJ
1. Log in as vnmr1.
2. Start VnmrJ by entering vnmrj in a terminal window.
To open a terminal window, right-click somewhere in the screen and select New
Terminal.
3. Open the System Configuration window and configure VnmrJ for this
spectrometer.
Utilities -> System Settings -> System Config
4. Click Use Console Data to gather information from the NMR console.
5. Check the settings and click Save.
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NOTE: The following are reserved names and may not be used for as host name, directories, or file names: inova, master1, lock1, ddr1, inovaauto rf1, lock2, ddr2, gemcon, rf2, grad1, ddr3, wormhole, rf3, grad2, ddr4, rf4, pfg1, ddr5, rf5, pfg2, ddr6, rf6, ddr7, rf7, ddr8, or rf8.