Use the serial port to change the IP address
To use the serial port on your Nexsan High-Density Storage system to configure the IP address, you must
directly connect your computer to the unit via the supplied Mini-DIN (BEAST, E-Series V/VT) or RJ45 (E-
Series P) serial cable. You must also have a terminal emulation program installed on the computer.
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To change the IP address via the serial port:
1. Connect the serial cable to your computer’s serial (or COM) port.
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the Nexsan Storage Tools unit’s serial port.
3. Open the terminal emulation program and set up a new connection. It should be 115,200 bits per second,
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bits, and no flow control.
4. Activate the serial connection to the unit. The system management console is displayed.
Figure A-1: Serial port system management console
5. Using the arrow buttons on your keyboard, navigate to
Configure network
and press
Enter
. The
Network Menu
is displayed.
Figure A-2: Serial port system management console Network Menu
Appendix A: Alternate IP configuration — Use the serial port to change the IP address
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