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Chapter 4 - Managing and Monitoring
VT-100 Interface Enclosure Monitoring
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VT-100 Interface Enclosure Monitoring
Another feature of the OmniStor 4900F Series storage system is the ability to monitor
itself. The user can interact with the system through a VT-100 terminal interface. The
firmware based monitoring program allows users to view component status and
firmware specific information. You may access this program by connecting a VT-100
terminal to the SES Controller card RS-232 Service port.
To access the monitoring program:
1
Connect one end of the null-modem serial cable to the RS-232 Service port
located on the SES Controller card.
RS-232 Service Port Connection
NOTE:
The cable is a female-to-female DB-9 null-modem serial cable and is
included with the storage system. Refer to “Null-Modem Cable
Specifications” on page 171 for cable specifications.
2
Connect the other end of the cable to either a host system’s RS-232 serial
communication port or a VT-100 type terminal.
3
On the host system, run a terminal emulation program or start the terminal.
4
Verify the communication parameters are as follows:
• 9600 Baud
• 8 Data bits
• 1 Stop bit
• None (parity)
• Flow Control Off
5
At the screen cursor, type <Control-E>. The Enclosure Terminal Utility menu
will appear.