MRV Communications LambdaDriver 400, User Manual

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LambdaDriver 400 & 800
ML46430, Rev. 07
October 2004
Chapter 5
CLI Management
General
This chapter describes how to custom setup and manage the LDx00 through its CLI with either of
the following management stations:
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ASCII terminal/emulator (e.g., VT100 terminal or emulator), or
•
TELNET station
For Web-based management of the LDx00, refer to MRV ’s MegaVision NMS User Manual.
Functions
The CLI provides the following functions:
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Setting of system parameter values, including the serial line and/or the console’s
parameters.
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Setting of LDx00 SNMP Agent parameter values.
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Setting of port parameter values.
•
Network performance monitoring.
•
Module status monitoring
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Statistical data recording.
•
Software upgrading/downloading
Management Station Connection
Refer to Section Management Ports , Page 133.
Management Station Setup
ASCII Terminal/Emulator Setup
If you are using a PC, run the emulation software application (e.g., Microsoft Window’s
HyperTerminal) from the windows OS.
Setup the ASCII terminal/emulator as follows:
Table 19: ASCII Terminal/Emulator Setup for CLI Management
Transmit/Receive Rate Data Length Parity Stop Bit Flow Control
9600 8 bits None 1 None
TELNET Station Setup
Assign an IP address to the LDx00. This can be done using an ASCII terminal/emulator
connected to the LDx00
RS-232 port directly or via modem as shown in Figure 78 or Figure 91 .
Make sure that a TELNET connection exists between the TELNET station and the LDx00. This
connection can be made using a Microsoft Windows operating system as follows:
1. Click Start and then Run… .
2. When the Run window opens, type telnet , a blank space, the IP address of the
LDx00, and press Enter .
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