Product Description
Memotec Inc. 4-9
4.6 Console Port
4.6.1 Port
One PC-compatible console port:
• DB-9 male connector
• TIA-232 (V.24) serial interface
• Autobaud asynchronous transmission, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 28800,
38400, 57600 and 115200 bps
NOTE: The equipment you connect to the console port must operate at 9600 bps
when you first power up the NetPerformer unit. Also, if you are
connecting to the console terminal via a modem, you must set the modem to
ignore DTR. See “Important Console and Modem Settings for Startup” on
page 3-31.
• Auto-gender DTE/DCE
• Protocol: VT-100 or PPP
• Reverse console function provides an outbound port for control of external
equipment using
ASYNC communication via Telnet.
4.6.2 Console Cable
A cable for the console port is included with the SDM-9XXX Series product package.
This cable is a standard TIA-232 (V.24) straight-through cable with DB-9 female
connectors at both ends (Ordering part number: 502-0811-006).
To connect this cable:
1. Connect one end of the cable to the SDM-9XXX Series console port, labelled
CONSOLE on the rear faceplate. See “Rear View of the SDM-9230 UAC” on page 4-
3.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a COM port on the console terminal or PC, or
to a modem for dialup connection to a remote console.