Cabletron Systems 2H28-08R User Manual page 76

Chapter 5: Local Management
2. Press the SPACE bar to choose either ENABLED or DISABLED.
The COM port must be ENABLED if it will be used for Local
Management or UPS applications. Select DISABLED if you wish to
disable the COM port for device security.
If the COM port is reconfigured without a valid IP address set
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on the device, the message shown in
CAUTION
Do not continue unless the outcome of the action is fully
understood.
Event Message Line
THE COM PORT HAS BEEN RECONFIGURED AND THERE IS NO IP
ADDRESS SET FOR THIS DEVICE. YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE
TO MANAGE THIS BOARD. DO YOU STILL WISH TO RECONFIGURE
THIS COM PORT?
If the 2H28-08R has been configured with a valid IP Address,
NOTE
this screen will not appear.
Go to Step 4 if you do not get the screen.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight YES. Press ENTER.
4. If you ENABLED the port, proceed to step 5. If you DISABLED the
port, use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen,
then press ENTER.
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WARNING
YES
Figure 5-12 COM Port Warning Screen
2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User's Guide
Figure 5-11 displays.
NO
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