Configuring The Com Port - Cabletron Systems 6E122-26 User Manual

5.15.11 Configuring the COM Port
Before altering the COM port settings, ensure that a valid IP
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address is set for the module or chassis. (Refer to
CAUTION
Section
COM port configuration section before changing the settings of
the COM port.
The 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 COM ports support the following
applications:
Refer to the Release Notes included with the 6E12X-26 and
NOTE
6E13X-25 to verify which COM Port applications are currently
supported.
• Local Management connections
• American Power Conversion Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
connections
To configure the COM port, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Com field.
Do NOT disable or alter the settings of the COM port while
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operating the current Local Management connection through a
terminal. Altering the COM port settings disconnects the Local
CAUTION
Management terminal from the port, and ends the Local
Management session.
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 additional module security.
If the COM port is reconfigured without a valid IP address set
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on the module or chassis, the message shown in
CAUTION
displays. Do not continue unless the outcome of the action is
fully understood.
6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User's Guide
5.15.1, Setting the IP
General Configuration Screen
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