Cabletron Systems 2M46-04R - Manual (Page 73)

General Configuration Screen
2M46-04R/2M46-04RDC User’s Guide 5-25
5.7.10 Configuring the COM Port
Upon power up, the COM port is configured to the default settings of
ENABLED and LM.
The 2M46-04R COM port supports the following applications:
• Local Management connections
• American Power Conversion Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
connections
To configure the COM port, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Com 1 field.
2. Press the SPACE bar to choose either ENABLED or DISABLED.
ENABLED allows the COM port to be connected to the terminal and
used for a particular application. DISABLED disables the COM port
connection to the terminal.
!
CAUTION
Before altering the COM port settings, ensure that a valid IP
address is set. Refer to
Section 5.7.1 . Read this entire COM
port configuration section before altering the COM port
settings.
!
CAUTION
Do NOT disable or alter the settings of the COM port while
operating the current Local Management connection through a
terminal. Altering the COM port settings disconnects the Local
Management terminal from the port, and ends the Local
Management session. If the 2M46-04R was previously
assigned a valid IP address, reenter Local Management by
establishing a Telnet connection to the device. If the device
does not have a valid IP address and the COM port has been
disabled or the settings changed, reset NVRAM on the
2M46-04R (refer to
Appendix C ) to reestablish COM port
communications.
!
CAUTION
If the COM port is configured without a valid IP address, the
screen shown in
Figure 5-11 displays.
Do not continue unless the outcome of the action is fully
understood. If the Warning screen displays, continue on to
step 3, otherwise, proceed to step 4.