EMC Connectrix B Series

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EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual
Log In and Configuration
Connecting a serial cable between ED-DCX-4S-B and host
Follow these steps to connect a serial cable.
1. Verify that the ED-DCX-4S-B is powered on and that POST is
complete by ensuring that all power LED indicators on the port,
control processor, and core switch blades display a steady green
light.
2. Remove the shipping cap from the CONSOLE port on the active
CP. Use the serial cable provided with the ED-DCX-4S-B to
connect the CONSOLE port on the active CP to a computer
workstation. The active CP blade is indicated by an illuminated
(blue) LED.
Note: The CONSOLE port is intended primarily for the initial setting of
the IP address and for service purposes.
3. Access the ED-DCX-4S-B using a terminal emulator application
(such as HyperTerminal in a Windows environment or tip in a
Linux environment).
4. Disable any serial communication programs running on the
workstation (such as synchronization programs).
5. Open a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on
a PC, or term, tip, or kermit in a UNIX environment), and
configure the application as follows:
• In a Windows environment:
• In a UNIX environment, enter the following string at the
prompt:
tip /dev/ttyb -9600
Parameter Value
Bits per second 9600
Databits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None