Chapter 3 Accessing The Array Through Serial Port And Ethernet; Rs-232C Serial Port - Compaq External RAID Controller & Subsystem Infortrend Operation Manual

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RS-232C Serial Port

Infortrend's controllers and subsystems can be configured via a PC
running a VT-100 terminal emulation program, or a VT-100
compatible terminal. RAID enclosures usually provide one or more
DB-9 RS-232C ports.
between the controller/enclosure's RS-232C port and the PC serial
(COM) port.
Make sure you use the included null modem (IFT-9011) to convert
the serial port signals. A null modem might have been provided
inside your enclosure.
swapped for connecting to a standard PC serial interface.
The following are guidelines on using the serial port:
Out-of-Band via Serial Port and Ethernet
Accessing the Array
through Serial Port and
Ethernet
The serial port's default is set at 38400 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit and
no parity. Use the COM1 serial port of the controller.
In most cases, connecting RD, TD, and SG is enough to establish
the communication with a terminal.
If you are using a PC as a terminal, any VT-100 terminal
emulation software will suffice. Microsoft
terminal emulation program as presented with the "(Hyper)
Terminal" icon in the Accessories window.
For other details of connecting serial port, please refer to the
Hardware Manual that came with your controller.
Simply use an RS-232C cable to connect
The Null Modem has the serial signals
Windows includes a
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