American Power Conversion AP9222EXP manual Managing MasterSwitch VM, Control Console, Interface

Managing MasterSwitch VM

Management Interfaces continued

Control Console	In addition to using the Web, you can also manage MasterSwitch VM
interface	through the Control Console by one of the following modes of access:
	•	Telnet, for remote management
	•	A serial connection, for local management.
	Telnet. To access the MasterSwitch VM unit’s Control Console using
	Telnet:
	1.	Start a Telnet session and choose Remote System from the
		Connect pull-down menu.
	2.	Type in the IP address of the MasterSwitch VM unit.
	3.	Click on the Connect button.
	Serial connection. To access the Control Console using a serial
	connection:
	1.	Use the supplied configuration cable (APC part number 940-
		0024C) to connect your serial port to the configuration port on
		the MasterSwitch VM Controller.
	2.	Set the terminal port for the following communication settings:
			Item	Setting
			Baud Rate	2400
			Data Bits	8
			Stop Bits	1
			Parity	None
			Handshaking	None
			Local Echo	Off
			Terminal Type	ANSI (VT100)

Logging on. The procedure for logging on to the Control Console is the same for both Telnet and a serial connection; respond to the user name and password prompts.The default values of Administrator name and password are both apc, all lowercase. You can change the username, password and time-out values through the System menu. See User Manager on page 23.

Structure. All menus in the Control Console list items by number and name. To select an item, type in the number and press ENTER. For menus that configure values, always use the Accept Changes option to save any changes you have made.

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