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Monitoring DuraStor
Enclosure SAF-TE Monitoring
Another feature of DuraStor is the enclosure monitoring
capabilities. The firmware-based monitoring program allows users
to view storage system component status and information about
the firmware. You may access this program by connecting a VT-100
terminal to the SAF-TE Service port.
To access the monitoring program:
1
Connect one end of the null-modem RS-232 cable to the SAF-TE
Service port located on the rear panel of the enclosure.
Figure 4-4 Connecting the RS-232 Cable
The cable is a female-to-female DB-9 null-modem cable.
2
Connect the other end of the cable to either a host system’s
serial communication port or a VT-100 type terminal.
3
On a host system, run a terminal emulation program or start the
terminal.
4
Verify the communication parameters are as follows:
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9600 Baud (optional 19,200)
Baud rate set by Switch 6 – up for 19,200 and down for 9,600
(verify the setting by pressing the Alarm Reset button and
noting the condition of the drive status LED for drive slot 5.
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8 Data bits
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1 Stop bit
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None (parity)
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Flow Control Off
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