Setup
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Writer: Hilary Stead Project: Compaq StorageWorks SAN Switch 8 Installation and Hardware Guide Comments:
Part Number: EK-BCP24-IA / 161355-001 File Name: D-CH3 SETUP.DOC Last Saved On: 9/30/99 10:22 AM
Connecting Through a Workstation
To execute initial switch operations through a workstation connected to the
serial port of a switch:
1.
On the workstation, launch a remote communication program.
NOTE:
HyperTerminal is the remote communication program provided with Windows
95/98/NT and can be found on the Accessories menu that displays when you click Start
and select Programs.
2.
Follow the prompts in the communication program. Be sure to connect
using the COM port you used to connect the workstation to the switch.
3.
Change the port settings to communicate at 9600 bits per second.
4.
Press Enter to display the remote communication prompt.
Verifying the Power-On Self-Test
The switch employs POST to determine its operating status and isolate
problems. When a test completes successfully, the message “Passed” displays
through the serial connection.
If POST is completed successfully, the switch is ready to operate. Should the
switch fail to complete POST successfully, the green power LED indicator on
the front panel will flash. This indicates a fault in one of the initial stages of
POST and signifies that the processor is unable to bring up the operating
environment. If this error occurs, the switch could require repair.
If the switch’s operating system completely boots but other errors are
encountered during POST, those errors are logged in the system error log. Use
a Telnet session to view the error log.
NOTE:
Error messages are stored in RAM and are lost when power is removed from the
switch. Access the error message log to view any error messages before removing power
from the switch.
Setting the IP Address
The switch’s IP address is used to establish a network connection to the switch
through the external Ethernet connection. To change the IP address to a
compatible network address before connecting the switch to the network, use
the front panel RS-232 serial port.
