Configuring The Cisco Ons 15501; Configuring Local Serial Communication; Setting Up The Software - Cisco ONS 15501 User Manual

Configuring the Cisco ONS 15501

The Cisco ONS 15501 supports monitoring using CLI commands from the console port. It also supports
remote monitoring using SNMP or Telnet (using TCP/IP over the Ethernet).
This chapter describes how to set up communications with a Cisco ONS 15501 and includes the
following sections:
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Configuring Local Serial Communication

To establish a serial communication link with a Cisco ONS 15501, the unit must first be properly
installed and powered up.
Table 3-1
Hardware
PC or Laptop
RS-232 cable with DB-9 connectors (see
Appendix B, "Connector

Setting Up the Software

To set up the software on the Cisco ONS 15501 for local serial communication, follow these steps:
Connect the DB-9 end of the RS-232 data cable to the COM port on the PC or laptop.
Step 1
Connect the other end of the RS-232 data cable to the RS-232 serial port on the Cisco ONS 15501 front
Step 2
panel. (See
78-14134-01, Release 1.0
Configuring Local Serial Communication, page 3-1
Monitoring Alarms and Traps, page 3-2
Upgrading the Flash Image, page 3-3
Configuring Remote Communication, page 3-3
Alarm Contact Closures, page 3-4
Table 3-1
Equipment for Local Serial Communication Setup
Pinouts")
Figure 1-2 on page
lists the equipment required for setup.
Comments
Customer-supplied
Customer-supplied
1-7.)
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