Hardware Overview and Quick Start Installation and Initial Setup
Hardware
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Console Port
The console port is located beneath the front panel LEDs and enables
The other end of this cable connects to a standard serial port. Plug it in to your workstation and open a console terminal session to access the DCM Control- ler’s menu interface.
LCD Menu and Configuration Buttons
The front panel features an LCD, which initially displays the following:
■Configuration
■Ping test
■Reboot/Shutdown
■Legend for using the scroll buttons and the accept button
Figure 1-4. DCM Controller Front Panel, Showing the LCD Display and
Configuration Buttons
In addition, the panel has six buttons which you can use to perform tasks using the LCD:
■Four arrow buttons (left, right, up, and down)
■An accept button (a checkmark)
■A cancel button (an X)