Preface, Setting Up Management Parameters

Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A

Appendix-A : Managing the Black Box® LB1351A

1.Preface

This appendix provides you with the necessary information for managing the Black Box® LB1351A Traffic Aggregator (monitor and control).

In order to start managing your Black Box® LB1351A you need to setup the management module parameters (section 2). In addition you will need to set proper network connection (section 3) and to install the attached MIB file (section 4).

After the management parameters are set, you can manage the Black Box® LB1351A in either of two ways: using SNMP (through a standard management station – section 5) and using a Terminal (section 6).

2.Setting Up Management Parameters

Terminal connection

Have available a PC equipped with any terminal emulation program (any ASCII terminal).

Use the supplied control cable to connect the converter to the PC: connect the miniDIN end of the cable to the RS232 port on the converter and the other end to an available DB9 (male) connector on the PC.

Configure the terminal emulation program as follows:

•baud rate: 9600

•parity: none

•start bits: 1

•stop bits: 1

•flow control: none

Start the terminal emulation then reset the device.

Startup screen

After a few seconds you will get the start up screen (figure 2-1).

Note: the parameters appearing in the figures are just examples. Set them to the values you need.

At this point, you should immediately press any key in order to get to the management configuration procedure. You will get a notification that will enable you to modify the current settings by typing ‘m’ (or ‘M’).

At this stage you will be prompted with a series of questions regarding the management parameters configuration. The configuration procedure screen is shown here in figure 2-2. Default value for each parameter appears in braces. If you do not wish to change a certain parameter, simply hit ‘Return’.The different parameters are explained in detail in figure 2-2. Default value for each parameter appears in braces.If you do not need to change a certain parameter, simply hit “ Return “.The different parameters are explained in details in figure 2-2.