Racktivity PM0816-01 - Serial Configuration

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Serial Configuration

The PDU has 4 serial RS232 connectors located at the front to connect upto 4 external devices,

ie: switches, servers,...

These connectors are primarily for recovery purposes, so when you have been locked out of an

external device you can still connect to it through Telnet using the PDU's ethernet connection.

Configuring the serial connectors

• Make sure that the PDU has been properly configured for use on the network. For more info

see TCP-IP Configuration

• Use a browser to open the PDU's IP address. You will be asked for login credentials, the

default values are:

Password: 1234

• Go to the Serial tab

Here you can specify for each connector:

• Port: The number of the serial connector as seen on the front of the PDU

• Baudrate: Possible baudrates for serial communication. The baudrate of the serial

connector and a connected device must be the same

• TelnetPort: Sets the telnet port. The port must end in the same number as the

corresponding serial connector (serial connector 3 cannot have a port ending with 4 (ie:

30004), it must end with a 3 (ie: 14203)

• Reset Telnet: Disconnects an active telnet session. This button does not alter any other

settings.

Using the Serial Connectors

• Make sure the PDU and your computer are connected to the same subnet on the same

network.

• Connect a serial cable between one of the PDU's configured serial connectors and an

external device's serial port. The used Baudrates on both devices should be the same

• Start a Telnet session at the PDU's IP and with the correct port.

• You will be asked for login credentials, the default values are:

Password: 1234

• You are now connected, please refer to the external device's documentation for more

information on the serial connection options.