Accessing the ONSCLI
The ONSCLI is accessed through the VT100 port or through an IP connection (Telnet). The serial
connection communications parameters are fixed (
Table 2
EIA/TIA-232 Parameters
Parameter
Speed
Data bits
Parity
Stop bits
Flow control
The VT100 port (Console port) for the ONS 15305 is provided using a RJ-45 connector. The cable for
connecting the VT100 port to the serial port on the PC are provided.
Invoke ONSCLI
Step 1
Connect the VT100 interface of the network element to a free COM port of the PC running
the Cisco Edge Craft application.
Step 2
A VT100 terminal application is available from the Cisco Edge Craft Logon window. Select
Program > Cisco Edge Craft> Cisco Edge Craft.
Step 3
Double-click the VT100 icon in the lower right corner of the Logon window (Figure 8).
24
Value
19200 bps
8
None
1
None
Table
2) . VT100 terminal codes are used.