ZyXEL Communications VES1724-56 - Console Port; ALARM Slot

Chapter 3 Hardware Overview
VES1724-56 User’s Guide
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The default IP address of the management port is 192.168.0.1 with a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0.
3.1.5 Console Port
For local management, you can use a computer with terminal emulation software configured to the
following parameters:
• VT100
• Terminal emulation
• 115200 bps
• No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
• No flow control
Connect the male 9-pin end of the console cable to the console port of the Switch. Connect the
female end to a serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) of your computer.
3.1.6 ALARM Slot
The ALARM port is a male 9-pin connector. The following figure shows the pin assignments.
Figure 13 Alarm Port: Pin Assignment
The following table describes the alarm pins.
Table 2 Alarm Port: Pin Assignment
ALARM INPUT PIN DESCRIPTION
1 Pin 2 and Pin 6 An open circuit for pins 2 and 6 indicates no alarm status. A closed
circuit indicates an alarm status.
2 Pin 3 and Pin 7 An open circuit for pins 3 and 7 indicates no alarm status. A closed
circuit indicates an alarm status.
3 Pin 4 and Pin 8 An open circuit for pins 4 and 8 indicates no alarm status. A closed
circuit indicates an alarm status.
4 Pin 5 and Pin 9 An open circuit for pins 5 and 9 indicates no alarm status. A closed
circuit indicates an alarm status.