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94 Meridian HomeOffice II
Maintenance Standard 01.02
HOST (HO)
Introduction
The HOST or HO command allows you to access the switch’s maintenance port,
via the serial data interface (SDI) port, for switch configuration. The HLC at the
opposite end of the daisy chain from the MMI connection must be connected to
the switch’s maintenance port for HOST access. (In one-HLC systems, this is
the same HLC.) This HLC is at the SDI end. See page 28 for further explanation
of the SDI end.
Log out of the switch when you are finished. Do not leave the connection open
indefinitely. Each time you wish to perform system maintenance, log in to the
SDI connection again.
To access the switch’s maintenance terminal
1 If you are not already logged in, log in to the MMI.
See “LOGIN (L)” on page 91.
Result: The MMI presents you with the
logged-on
command prompt,
(see “Command prompts” on page 91.)
2
At the command prompt, type HOST or HO and press Enter.
Result: The MMI prompts you for a password.
Note: The non-configurable password is “HOST.”
3 You must type the case-sensitive password in all uppercase letters and
press Enter.
Result: Five asterisks, one for each letter of the password and one for the
Enter keystroke, and the word
“
CONNECTED
”
appear, similar to the
following figure:
4 Proceed with switch maintenance as normal.
Wed, 05-26-1999 17:17:34
HLC::>HO
Enter Password *****