Connecting through the CLI port using a serial
cable
To connect through the CLI port using a serial cable, you must use the 3.5mm stereo plug CLI port and the supplied 3.5mm/DB9 serial
cable. Alternatively, you can use a generic mini-USB cable (not included) and the USB CLI port. If you plan on using a mini-USB cable, you
will need to enable the port for communication. See also
The CLI enables you to access the system using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) communication interface or the 3.5mm Stereo plug and
terminal emulation software
NOTE:
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If you are using the mini-USB CLI port and cable, see
•
Unless using Windows 10 or Server 2016, Windows customers should download and install the device driver as described in
Obtaining the software download
.
•
Linux customers should prepare the USB port as described in
Setting parameters for the device driver
Figure 65. Connecting a USB cable to the CLI port
1
Skip this step if using the 3.5mm/DB9 seral cable. If using a mini-USB cable, enable the CLI port for subsequent communication:
•
Linux customers should enter the command syntax provided in
Setting parameters for the device driver
.
•
Windows customers should locate the downloaded device driver described in
Obtaining the software download
, and follow the
instructions provided for proper installation
2
Start and configure a terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal or VT-100, using the display settings used in
, and the connection settings in
Table 30. Terminal emulator connection settings
. See the note following this procedure.
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