Connecting A Management Console; Connecting A Management Console; Connecting A Pc Console - Nortel 114200-E Installation And Operating

Connecting a Management Console

You can use the back-panel console ports to connect one or both of the following
management devices:
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Using a local console, you can monitor the results of the ARN startup diagnostics
and set the boot configuration. Using an attached modem, you can enable remote
dial-in access for various management tasks.
Note: To use the Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot software
configuration options described in Chapter 2, "Starting the ARN" you must
connect a management console the first time you power up the ARN.

Connecting a PC Console

To connect a PC to the ARN, you need a standard AT serial cable with a 25-pin
plug connector, plus these pieces from the ARN console/modem cable kit:
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When you have the correct equipment, complete the following steps:
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114200-E Rev 00
PC or terminal
External modem or telephone connection to optional integrated V.34 modem
Serial console/modem cable with 9-pin receptacle to 25-pin plug connectors
(Order No. 110307)
Null modem crossover adapter with two 25-pin receptacle connectors
(Order No. 110308)
Configure the PC console, using the following parameters and
instructions in your PC documentation.
• Baud rate 9600
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
Turn off the PC.
Insert the 9-pin receptacle end of the console cable into the ARN Console
interface (Figure 1-21).
Installing the ARN
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