Changing The Com Port Application; Clearing Nvram; Com Port Application Settings - Enterasys SmartSwitch 6000 User Manual

General Configuration Screen

5.2.10.1 Changing the COM Port Application

After enabling the COM port as described in
the COM port (LM or UPS) can be selected. The default application is LM.
To change the COM port application:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Application field.
2. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE key to step to the desired setting.
available settings and their corresponding applications.
Table 5-3 COM Port Application Settings
Setting
LM
UPS
3. Press ENTER to accept the application.
CAUTION: When the COM port is configured to perform the UPS application, all future
Local Management connections must be made by establishing a Telnet connection to
the switch module. Ensure that the switch module has a valid IP address before saving
changes to the COM port application. If the switch module does not have a valid IP
address and the changes are saved, refer to your switch module hardware/user's guide
for instructions on clearing NVRAM to reestablish COM port communications.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen, then press the
ENTER key. The message "SAVED OK" displays, indicating that the edits are saved.

5.2.11 Clearing NVRAM

CAUTION: Clearing NVRAM results in the loss of all user-entered parameters. Do not
proceed unless the following procedure is completely understood.
Clearing NVRAM is used to clear all user-entered parameters, such as the IP address and
Community Names from NVRAM.
To clear NVRAM, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Clear NVRAM field.
2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle the field to YES.
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Section 5.2.10, one of the applications supported by
Application
Local Management Session
APC Power Supply SNMP Proxy
Table 5-3 lists the