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32 Avaya CMS Sun Fire V880 Computer Hardware Installation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
Connecting the remote console modem
The remote console modem allows personnel at a remote support center to dial in and
perform maintenance on the computer. The modem is a U.S. Robotics Sportster 33.6
Faxmodem, a Paradyne Comsphere 3910 modem, or a modem provided locally.
The following figure shows remote console modem connectivity.
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To connect the remote console modem:
1. Connect the DB25-to-RJ45 ACU modem adapter (A) to the serial port on the back of
the computer.
2. Connect the 10-wire modular cord (B) to the modular end of the ACU modem
adapter (A).
3. Connect the other end of the 10-wire modular cord (B) to the modular end of the
RJ45-to-DB25 remote console adapter (C).
4. Connect the remote console adapter (C) to the RS-232C port on the modem. The
RS-232C port on the Comsphere 3910 is labeled "DTE1."
5. Connect the telephone line to the jack labeled "LINE" on the Sportster modem, or
labeled "DIAL" on the Comsphere 3910 modem.
6. Connect the power cable to the modem and plug it into a socket.
Do not turn on the power yet. Instructions for turning on the modem are given in Setting the
remote console modem options on page 41.
B
C
Modem
Telephone line
to remote
maintenance center
Key:
A = DB25-RJ45 ACU modem adapter
B = 10-wire modular cord
C = RJ45-DB25 remote console adapter
Serial
port
remote_console.cdr
A