Reliant Octel 200 and Octel 300 Message Servers PB6001401 - Manual (Page 153)

Installation 4-35
Octel Overture 200/300 Serenade 3.0 PB60014–01
4.6 COMMUNICATING WITH THE MESSAGE SERVER
The Octel Overture 200/300 indicates it is ready to receive commands or other input by displaying a
prompt character. The actual prompt character displayed indicates whether you are at the operating
system level or within the INSTALL or UPDATE programs. The prompt characters are as follows:
Prompt System Level Action
@ Operating system Ready to accept commands
: INSTALL program Waiting for input
. UPDATE program Waiting for input
To enter an Octel Overture 200/300 command, type the command at the prompt, and press Enter . This
key is labeled Return on some terminals.
Examples of the commands are provided in the Configuration volume, and in this volume in the
Maintenance Commands chapter.
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Remote access is not available until after the database has been installed. The terminal can only be
connected directly to the Octel Overture 200/300 via RS-232C cable.
Local Access
When locally connected, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the terminal to either the front or rear connector of the system-terminal port.
2. Turn the terminal ON. Set the baud rate by pressing Enter until the password prompt appears.
3. When the password prompt is displayed, enter the password, and press Enter .
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Default passwords for new servers are created by the manufacturer. For the report,
administrative, and maintenance levels, the default passwords are
REPORT , ADMIN , and
MAINT , respectively. For security, create new server passwords as soon as possible. Refer to
the Maintenance chapter, Miscellaneous Commands section, for information about setting
passwords.
4. The operating system @ prompt appears.