APC AP7900 Computer Accessories User Manual


 
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USER’S GUIDE
Switched Rack PDU
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Local access to the control console
You can use a local computer that connects to the Rack PDU through the
serial port on the front panel 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 serial port on the front panel of the 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
ENTER, repeatedly if necessary, to display the User Name
prompt.