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Use the serial port to connect to the FibreBridge 1180 and as an alternative method to connecting to
other ATTO FibreBridge models over the Ethernet.
Note
The recommended management tool for the
all FibreBridge models except the FibreBridge
1180 is ATTO ExpressNAV through the
Ethernet ports. Refer to
interface
on page 31. The recommended
management tool for the FibreBridge 1180 is
BridgeTools. Refer to
FB1180 only
on page 35.
The ATTO FibreBridge supports remote service
operations over the RS-232 serial port using
standard terminal emulation software available
with most systems.
1
Connect a DB-9 crossover serial cable (null
modem) between the ATTO FibreBridge serial
port and one of the computer's serial COM
ports.
A gender changer or DB-9 to DB-25 converter
may be needed depending on the cables being
used.
2
Turn on the FibreBridge.
3
Start a terminal emulation program on the
personal computer, and use it to connect to the
FibreBridge. For example, if you are using
HyperTerminal on a computer running a
Windows operating system,
a. Type FibreBridge in the New Connection
dialog box.
b. Click OK.
c. In the Connect To dialog box, for the
Connect using field select the COM port
number to which your serial cable is
connected.
d. Click OK.
e. In the COM Properties dialog box select
the following values:
• 9600 bits per second for all models
except the FibreBridge 2400 which is 115200
bps.
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1.1.2 Using the serial port
ATTO ExpressNAV
ATTO BridgeTools for
• Data Bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop Bits: 1
• Flow Control: None
• Terminal type: ASCII
• Echo: on
f. Click OK.
4
After you connect to the FibreBridge, start-up
messages are displayed. The last line in the
start-up message sequence is Ready. See the
example in Exhibit 1.1-3.
Note
In serial port sessions, there is no prompt on
the line below the word Ready. Begin typing
commands in the blank line where the cursor
is resting.
No username or password is required for serial
port access.
5
To verify that you have connected successfully,
type help after the Ready prompt and press
Enter.
If a list of all available commands does not
appear on the screen, review the steps in this
section, check the cable, or contact service
personnel until the problem is solved.
If you have difficulty using the serial port, verify
that you have the correct settings and that your
serial cable is less then two meters in length.
After connecting using the serial port, you may set
the Ethernet address for the FibreBridge, change
the username and password, and use other
interface options.
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