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Installing and Operating AN/DC and ANH-8/DC Systems
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312410-A Rev 00
Connecting a Management Console or Modem
Use t
he front-panel console port to connect an ASCII-based terminal, a personal
computer terminal emulator, or a modem to the ANH-8/DC.
Using a local terminal, you can monitor the results of startup diagnostics and set
the boot configuration. Using an attached modem, you can allow remote dial-in
access to diagnostics.
Connecting a Terminal Console
You need both pieces in the ANH-8/DC console/modem cable kit (Order No.
110310) to connect a console:
• Order No. 110307 serial console/modem cable (with 9-pin receptacle to
25-pin plug connectors)
• Order No. 110308 null modem crossover adapter (with two 25-pin receptacle
connectors)
Once you have the appropriate equipment, complete the following steps:
1.
Power on and configure the console, using the parameters in Ta bl e 2 -1 .
Refer to the console user manual for instructions.
2.
Power off the console.
3.
Attach the null modem crossover adapter to the 25-pin cable connector.
Note:
To use the Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot software
configuration options, you must connect a console the first time you power up
the ANH-8/DC, as described in Chapter 3.
Table 2-1. Console Parameters
Parameter Value
Baud Rate 9600
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 1
Parity None