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SAN32M-1 Installation and Service Manual
switch is installed on a public LAN (corporate intranet), the
gateway address must be changed to the address of the corporate
intranet's local router.
Verify the type of LAN installation with the customer's network
administrator. If one switch (or one equipment cabinet) is installed on
a dedicated LAN, network addresses do not require change.
If multiple switches (or multiple equipment cabinets) are installed or
a public LAN segment is used, network addresses must be changed
to conform to the customer's LAN addressing scheme. The following
tools are required:
•
A maintenance terminal (desktop or notebook PC) with:
— The Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows
Millennium Edition operating system installed.
— RS-232 serial communication software (such as ProComm
Plus™ or HyperTerminal) installed. HyperTerminal is
provided with Windows operating systems.
•
An asynchronous RS-232 modem cable (provided by installation
or service personnel).
Perform the following steps to change a switch's IP address, subnet
mask, or gateway address.
NOTE: If the subnet mask, gateway address, or any other configurable
ethernet settings are changed, an IPL is required. Refer to
page 333 for infordmation on how to IPL the switch.
1. Remove the protective metal cap from the 9-pin maintenance port
at the rear of the switch (a phillips-tip screwdriver is required).
Connect the 9-pin end of the RS-232 modem cable to the port.
Refer to
Figure 6
on page 20 for the location of the maintenance
port.
2. Connect the other cable end to a 9-pin communication port
(COM1 or COM2) at the rear of the maintenance terminal PC.
3. Power on the maintenance terminal. After the PC powers on, the
Windows desktop displays. Refer to operating instructions
shipped with the PC.
4. Click the Windows Start button. The Windows 2000 Workstation
menu displays.
IPL the switch
on
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