MS1300 Getting Started | VLAN-segregated Management and Payload Networks
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Initial Platform Connections
3.1.
Introduction
By completing the steps described in this section, you will have access to:
The platform serial console used to access and configure management and payload components.
3.2.
Power Supply Connection
Connect appropriately rated cables from an
external power source to each power supply on
the rear of the unit. The unit will power on as
soon as external power is applied.
3.3.
Serial Console Connection and Configuration
Use the RJ45 to DB9 adapter provided with the platform
to connect a (non-crossover) Ethernet cable to
establish a serial connection between
PC and the RJ45 console port of the hub (faceplate
marking "1010"; see label 2 in Figure 4) of the MS1300.
Configure a serial console tool (e.g.:
PuTTY
) with the
correct COM-port for your system using the following
parameters:
Speed (Baud) = 115200
Data bits = 8
Stop bits = 1
Parity = none
Flow Control = none
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