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When you are not sure about configuration settings, restore the default values. This option is
provided in case a value has been changed and you wish to reset settings. To restore the default
values, press in Setup.

4.2

Accessing the Blade Using the Serial Console

Redirection

The blade’s firmware provides a serial console redirection feature allowing remote access to
the blade through a terminal connected to the blade's serial interface.

The terminal can be connected to display VGA text information. Terminal keyboard input is
redirected and treated as a normal PC keyboard input. The serial console redirection feature
can be configured via a setup utility.

4.2.1

Requirements for Serial Console Redirection

For serial console redirection, the following is required:

Terminal or terminal emulation which supports a VT100 mode

NULL-modem cable

Terminal emulation programs such as TeraTermPro or Putty can be used.

4.2.2

Default Access Parameters

By default, the blade can be accessed using the serial interface COM1. By default, this interface
is accessible using a RJ-45 connector at the blade's faceplate.

Loading the BIOS default values affect all setup items and reset options previously
altered.

If you set the default values, the displayed default values takes effect only after the BIOS
setup is saved and closed.