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Local Management Requirements
ESX-1320/ESX-1380 Local Management Guide 1-5
1.4 LOCAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
The ESX provides two communication ports, labeled COM 1 and COM 2,
that support a management terminal connection. To access Local
Management, connect one of the following systems to either COM 1 or
COM 2:
• Digital Equipment Corporation VT series terminal
• VT type terminal running emulation programs for the Digital
Equipment Corporation VT series
• IBM or compatible PC running a VT series emulation software
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You can also access Local Management using a Telnet connection
through one of the ESX network ports.
Chapter 2,
Local Management Requirements
, describes the setup
requirements for accessing Local Management. It also explains how to
configure a management terminal and connect it to the ESX.