2–4
Installation
Make Connections.
1.
Plug the power supply into the DECserver 90L.
2.
Attach the Ethernet T-connector to the BNC connector on the
DECserver 90L. Make sure the Ethernet segment is properly
terminated at each end.
3.
Attach the power cord to the power supply, if needed.
4.
Plug the power supply into a working AC outlet.
5.
The following indicators should be lit: Power, Self-Test OK, and
Network. The self-test takes approximately five seconds to complete.
Verify Ports.
Verify the operation of each port by connecting a terminal to the port.
Refer to Table 1–1 for supported terminal characteristics. Press
Return
twice (autobaud) to set the operating speed of the port. While watching
the Activity LED type a character on the terminal. The LED should turn
on and off, indicating activity on the port. Perform this procedure for each
port.
Start Terminal Session.
1.
Connect terminals to ports as needed.
2.
To start a terminal session using a terminal connected to one of the
ports:
a.
With the terminal turned on, press
Return
twice. This sets the
baud rate of the port to that of the terminal.
b.
At the prompt ‘‘->’’, enter a node and press
Return
.
The DECserver 90L responds by displaying a string of dots "......"
while connecting to the selected node. Once the connection is
established, your terminal will display the system dependent login
message or prompt.
NOTE
The DECserver 90L can take a maximum of one minute
when connecting to a node for the first time.
