Cabling the server
Installing the Vision VS 5000 Server
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NMS
Communications
Connecting to the serial management (ALOM) port
The Vision VS 5000 Server is configured for standalone SS7 operation with a default
IP address. You must reconfigure the server IP address for your network by logging
into the system using a laptop or workstation with terminal emulation software
connected to the serial management (ALOM) port. You can then reconfigure the
server IP parameters to match your network and, optionally, configure the IP
address of the mate server, if it is to be part of a redundant server pair.
The following illustration shows the pinout of the serial management (ALOM) port:
Pin 8: Clear to Send
Pin 7: Data Set Ready
Pin 6: Receive Data
Pin 5: Ground
Pin 4: Ground
Pin 3: Transmit Data
Pin 2: Data Terminal Ready
Pin 1: Request to Send
Pin 1
Pin 8
If you need to connect to the serial management (ALOM) port using a cable with a
DB-9 connector, use the adapter shipped with the server to perform the crossovers
given for each connector. The RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter is wired as described in the
following table:
Serial port (RJ-45 connector)
DB-9 adapter
Pin
Signal description
Pin
Signal description
1
RTS (Request to send)
8
CTS (Clear to send)
2
DTR (Data terminal ready)
6
DSR (Data set ready)
3
TXD (Transmit)
2
RXD (Receive)
4
GND (Signal ground)
5
GND (Signal ground)
5
GND (Signal ground)
5
GND (Signal ground)
6
RXD (Receive)
3
TXD (Transmit)
7
DSR (Data set ready)
4
DTR (Data terminal ready)
8
CTS (Clear to send)
7
RTS (Request to send)
Prerequisites
•
Laptop or workstation with Hyperterminal and a DB-9 serial port
•
DB-9 to RJ-45 serial adapter (shipped with the server)
•
RJ-45 serial cable is required for direct serial access to ALOM
