APC Switched Rack Power Distribution Unit (PDU) - Manual (Page 18)

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Local access to the control console
You can use a local computer that connects to the Switched Rack PDU
through the serial port on the front of the unit.
1. Select a serial port at the local computer, and disable any service
which uses that port.
2. Use the supplied serial cable (940-0144) to connect the selected port
to the RJ-12 serial port on the front of the Switched Rack PDU.
3. Run a terminal program (such as HyperTerminal) and configure the
selected port for 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow
control. Save the changes.
4. Press E NTER twice to display the User Name prompt.