Serial Port Configuration - IMC Networks iMediaChassis/6 Operation Manual

The iConfig utility works with the following platforms:
• Windows™ 98 • Windows NT • Windows 2000 • Windows XP
The iConfig utility is available as a standalone application as well as built in to the
Windows version of iView². (Windows 98 users must use the standalone version of
the iConfig utility.) Both applications are included on the iView² CD. For
information regarding the use of the iConfig utility, refer to the iConfig utility help file.

Serial Port Configuration

The SNMP management modules used with iMediaChassis/6 features a serial port
that includes an IBM-compatible DB-9 serial connector.
DB-9 Pin Connection Chart
Function
Transmit (OUT)
Receive (IN)
Ground
Reserved
connection chart for reference in making a cable). Make sure the cable length is less
than 50 feet (15.24 meters). Plug one end of the cable into the DB-9 connector on
the iMediaChassis/6 and the other into the appropriate port on the
computer/terminal. Set the computer/terminal for VT-100 emulation. The serial port
on the computer/terminal should be set for:
•
38.4K baud
•
8 data bits
•
1 stop bi
•
no parity
•
no flow control
Main Configuration Screen
After running through an initial self-test, the screen will display the following message:
"Press <Enter> for Device Configuration." Press Enter to be taken to the main
configuration screen which includes the following displays:
Saved Values—displays changes made during current session.
•
IP Address (must be assigned during initial configuration)
•
Subnet Mask (must be assigned during initial configuration)
•
Default Gateway
Current Values—displays values currently in use.
•
IP Address (IP address of SNMP agent)
To connect an iMediaChassis/6
to a terminal/computer, use a
Pin#
straight-through (pin-to-pin)
2
cable. (If the computer/terminal
3
has a serial port using a
5
connection not compatible with
1, 4, 6-9
a DB-9 COM port, use the pin
7