Configuring The Serial Port - Alcatel OmniStack 8008 User Manual

Configuring the Serial Port

You can access the on-board configuration program by attaching a VT100
compatible device to the switch's serial port. (For more information on connecting to
this port, see "Required Connections" on page 1-1.) The communication parameters
for this port can be accessed from the Serial Port Configuration screen shown below
and described in the following table.
Use <TAB> or arrow keys to move, <Space> to scroll options.
Parameter
Management Mode
Baud Rate
Data bits
Stop bits
Parity
Time-Out
Alcatel OmniStack 8008
< Serial Port Configuration >
Management Mode
Baud rate
Data bits
Stop bits
Parity
Time-Out (in minutes)
<APPLY>
The mode of serial port.
Default
Console Mode
9600
8 bits
1 bit
none
10 minutes
: CONSOLE MODE
: 9600
: 8
: 1
: NONE
: 10
<OK>
Description
Indicates that the console port settings are for direct
console connection.
The rate at which data is sent between devices.
Options : 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps, and Auto
detection
Sets the data bits of the RS-232 port.
Options : 7, 8
Sets the stop bits of the RS-232 port.
Options : 1, 2
Sets the parity of the RS-232 port.
Options : none/odd/even
If no input is received from the attached device after this
interval, the current session is automatically closed.
Range : 0 - 100 minutes; 0: disabled
Management Setup Menu
<CANCEL>
| READ/SELECT
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