Accessing the Console Port
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Models 2211 & 2232 Getting Started Guide
2 • Getting started
Connecting to the serial device
Connect the serial cable to the device server Serial port (see
figure 3
on page 19). To connect to the serial port
of the device, the user needs to consider the type of console port provided by the device itself. Refer to appen-
dix C,
“Cable Recommendations”
on page 64 for details.
Note
If the configuration of the device server through the serial console is
required, connect the serial cable to the serial port of user’s computer first.
And push the Console/Data switch (see
figure 3
on page 19) to the
Console side.
Accessing the Console Port
There are two ways to access console port of the device server depending on whether the user is located at a
local site or at a remote site:
•
System console
: Local users can connect directly to the system console port of the device server using a
serial/data console cable (null-modem cable). To use the serial port as the console port, slide Data/Console
switch to the Console side. The serial port of the device server is used as the console port as well as the
data port.
•
Remote console
: Remote users can make a telnet connection to the remote console port (port 23) of the
device server via a TCP/IP network.
Both methods require the user to log into the device server in order to continue.
Using the System console
1. Connect one end of the console cable to the Serial port on the device server (see
figure 3
on page 19).
2. Slide the Console/Data switch to the Console side.
3. Set the position of DIP switch for serial mode to RS-232 mode. Configuration of DIP switch is discussed
in appendix C,
“Cable Recommendations”
on page 64.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port of the user’s computer.
5. Run a terminal emulator program (i.e. HyperTerminal). Set the serial configuration parameters of the ter-
minal emulation program as follows:
– 9600 Baud rate
– Data bits 8
The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use
and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-
age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and
mechanical serviceability.
The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use
and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-
age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and
mechanical serviceability.
CAUTIO
CAUTIO
