Force10 Networks E1200i manual RPM Ports and Cables, Connecting the Console and Auxiliary Ports

Chapter 10 RPM Ports and Cables

This chapter describes standard RPM cables and adapter pin assignments for the E1200i AC and DC systems. It contains the following sections:

•RPM Ports

•Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments

•Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port

RPM Ports

There are three ports on the RPM. They are labeled and described as:

•Console. A Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) port with an RJ-45 jack, is used for system configuration and monitoring. Modem connections are not supported on this port.

•Auxiliary. A UART port with an RJ-45 jack, allows modem access to the E1200i system from a remote location.

•10/100 Ethernet. A 10/100 Ethernet port is the Management port, which is a channel to download images and manage the system, as well as FTP and Telnet operations. You must provide a RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect to the Ethernet receptacle.

Connecting the Console and Auxiliary Ports

Note: Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and connect the leash to the ESD connection on the front of the E1200i chassis. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or foot-heel ground strap when handling components.

The console and auxiliary ports are asynchronous serial ports. If you connect a device to these ports, it must be capable of asynchronous transmission. Your terminal or terminal emulation mode must be set to VT100 with the following settings:

•9600 baud rate (to avoid autobaud input, the default is set to a 9600 bps baud rate)

•No parity

•8 data bits

•1 stop bit

•Window Terminal Emulator option set to NO

•24 lines X 80 characters

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