KTI Networks KC-1300 operation manual Setup for Out-of-band Console Management

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3.3 Setup for Out-of-band (Console) Management

Before doing any in-band management, it is necessary to perform con- sole operation for configuring IP and SNMP related settings for the first time the system is received for installation. The console port is located on the SNMP module.

Any PC running Windows can be used as a console via COM port. Windows Hyper Terminal program is an ideal and the most popular soft- ware for such console terminal operations.

To setup console operation, the steps are:

1.Find a proper RS-232 cable for the connection to a console terminal. If your are using PC as a terminal, make sure the cable pin assign- ments comply to the following requirement.

Console port		9-pin PC COM port
Pin2	RXD	-------------------------------- 3
3	TXD	-------------------------------- 2
4	DTR	-------------------------------- 6
5	GND	-------------------------------- 5
6	DSR	-------------------------------- 4

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Contents KC-1300 Modular Media Converter Center SystemInternational United StatesTrademarks Installation Table of Contents IntroductionNetwork Management Console and Telnet OperationPage Introduction Features System Model Technical SpecificationsAC Power Chassis Module Specifications System interface Update Firmware System Units UnpackingPage Management Module Console Port LED Indicators Color States InterpretationUTP Port AC Power Chassis Specifications KC1300-AC Power Chassis ModulesDC Power Chassis Specifications KC1300-DC Removal of System Power Chassis Insertion of System Power Chassis Media Converter Slots Page Rack Mounting Management Interface RS-232 / Protocol Management FunctionsProtocols Name Reference Protocols SupportedSetup for Out-of-band Console Management Factory default settings of the Console port Setup for In-band Management Management Objects Modify Monitor Functions supportedCold Start Power-on Self-testDirect Console Management Login PromptTelnet Management When login successfully, a Setup menu is shown as follows Set IP Address IP MenuView IP Status Location Snmp MenuContact CommunityView System Status View Converter Slots Status Slot status definitions are Restore Default Values Security Manager Change user name and passwordDisplay current user name Following information are required for Tftp operations Update FirmwareConfirm to update system flash memory Reboot SystemSpecify Tftp server IP address Confirm to start downloadingSnmp Management Configuring Snmp Settings via Console Operation Private MIB Objects Get Remark Snmp Private MIBTrapName Event ofTrapGenerated Snmp TrapsTrapName VarBind Web Browser Start Browser Software and Making ConnectionSet IP Address for the System Unit Login Login to the System UnitPage Converter Status Information includes System Status Administrator Menu Basic Page Snmp Entries System options Snmp Entries Community Strings Access rightSnmp Entries Trap Managers Console Port Information Security Manager Image Refresh Time Update Firmware Reboot System Slot Icon Operations