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MDS FIVE Series
05-4574A01, Rev. C
2 Getting Started
2.1 NMS Station Configuration
2.1.1 System Requirements
2.1.1.1 Local
Local connection of a PC to a SDIDU™ can be accomplished via a serial or
network port. The connection requirements are listed below.
2.1.1.1.1 Serial
PC with serial port and DB-9 to HD-15 SDIDU™ cable
Serial communications software (e.g. Hyperterm)
2.1.1.1.2 Network
PC with 10/100 Ethernet interface
CAT 5 patch cable for connecting PC to SDIDU™ NMS port
Web browser, or
Telnet or SSH client, or
SNMP manager
2.1.1.2 Remote
Remote connection from a PC to a SDIDU™ can be accomplished via a serial
communication connection or an internet connection. The connection
requirements are listed below.
2.1.1.2.1 Network
PC with network connection
Remote SDIDU™ with rootable IP address
Web browser, or
Telnet or SSH client, or
SNMP manager