Optimal Performance Settings; Serial Interface Adapter Modes - HP 262586-B21 - IP Console Switch 3x1x16 KVM User Manual

5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to connect additional serial devices to the console
6. Connect the power supply (8) to an appropriate AC outlet.
7. Power up the serial device.

Optimal Performance Settings

The following settings are required for optimal serial interface adapter
performance:

Serial Interface Adapter Modes

The following modes can be accessed through the serial interface adapter:
If you are using a power expander (7), connect it to up to three additional
serial interface adapters (3).
NOTE: Do not power more than four serial interface adapters from a
single power supply.
switch.
Flow Control is required to ensure reliable data flow. Buffer overflows might
cause a loss of communication, which might require a power cycling of the
serial interface adapter. Set the flow control on the target device, if available,
to match the serial interface adapter. If the target device does not support
flow control, use the lowest baud rate available.
VT100 Terminal Emulation is the only emulation supported. Be sure your
target device is configured for VT100 terminal emulation.
Automatic Video Adjust is required to optimize video settings. When using
the HP IP Console Viewer software to connect to a serial interface adapter,
using the Remote Video Session, perform an automatic video adjust
(Tools>Automatic Video Adjust).
Online Mode—This mode enables you to send and receive serial data.
History Mode—This mode enables you to examine the contents of the
history buffer, which contains the events that have occurred.
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