Nortel Networks 8250, 241-5101-200 manual Connecting the serial port

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3Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a 10 Base-T ethernet drop or work station.

Connecting the serial port

1Obtain the following equipment:

•VT-100 terminal or a PC with terminal-emulation software

•Null modem RS-232 cable with a male DTE DB-9 connector with the connector on the other end of the cable appropriate for the serial port on the PC or terminal (most terminals or PCs use a male, DB-25 connector).

2Connect the RS-232 cable to the serial port located on the front panel of the Passport 8250 device.

The serial port is a female DB-9 RS-232 connector conﬁgured as a data termination equipment (DTE).

3Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the serial port on the VT-100 terminal or PC.

4Ensure that the serial ports on the Passport 8250 device and the local host are conﬁgured as follows:

•bits per second: 9600

•data bits: 8

•parity: none

•stop bit: 1

•control ﬂow: none

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Contents Installation Page Installation GuidePage Publication history OctoberPublication history 241-5101-200 R2.2 Contents Chapter Configuring the Passport 8250 for operations Chapter Preparing for the hardware installationChapter Installing the Passport 8250 device Contents Appendix a Replacing hardwareAppendix B LEDs Appendix C Standards IndexContents 241-5101-200 R2.2 About this document Who should read this guideWhat you need to know How this guide is organizedConventions Documentation conventionsPassport documents Symbol conventionsRelated documents Nortel support services NMS documentsChapter Passport Passport 8250 functionsPassport 8250 hardware Passport 8250 deviceBoard modules Passport 8250 front panelFan module Dual power supply modulesCommunication ports Passport 8250 software Software compatibilityPassport 241-5101-200 R2.2 Chapter Preparing for the hardware installation Selecting an installation siteRisk damage to the equipment Unpacking the Passport 8250 shipmentTaking inventory of the Passport 8250 shipment Inventory checklist Options available Code # Getting the tools to mount the chassis in a rack Mounting the chassis in a rack Chapter Installing the Passport 8250 deviceSafety precautions Mounting the Passport 8250 device on a 19 rack Ventilation spaceInstalling the chassis on a 19 rack Attaching mounting brackets to chassisInstalling the chassis on a Etsi or NEBs rack Mounting the Passport 8250 device on a Nebs or Etsi rackDS-1 / E1 port connections Connecting cables to the portsConnecting the DS-1/E1 ports DS-1/E1 pin assignment Description Signal Pin Connecting the ethernet port Connecting the serial port Connecting the dual power supply Connecting the ATM uplink portDual power supply Antistatic protectionSecuring the cables to the rack Cables left of chassis Cables underneath chassis Starting the Passport 8250 device and logging into the CLI Chapter Conﬁguring the Passport 8250 for operationsLogging into the CLI Conﬁguring the Passport 8250 device for remote access Breaker is off. Turn to onBoot command parameters Boot parameter Description Viewing the boot parametersSetting the boot parameters Conﬁguring the clocking scheme Clockconﬁg command parameters Parameter Values Definition Setting the clocking scheme to External Primary ExampleSetting the clocking scheme to ExternalSecondary E1-1clockconfig setSetting the reference clock to internal Appendix a Replacing hardware Field-replaceable modulesReplacing a power supply module Removing a power supply moduleReplacing a board module Board slots Rotating fan Replacing the fan modulePassport 8250 board guidelines Conﬁrm that the fan LED is off 241-5101-200 R2.2 Appendix B LEDs Service boards Network board Fan module Power supply Passport 8250 LedsLEDs description Color Description Appendix B LEDs 241-5101-200 R2.2 Electromagnetic compatibility standards Product safety standardsAppendix C Standards Regulatory information standards Thermal, mechanical, and power standardsTelecom standards Federal Communications Commission FCC Industry Canada Notice Equipment attachment limitationAppendix C Standards Index Index 241-5101-200 R2.2 Page Installation

241-5101-200, 8250 specifications

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