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2.Enter show to view the configuration of port 3.

--:- serial_ports/physical cli-> show

Selected items: 3

Port: 3

enable_cisco_rj45_pin-out = no status = enabled

speed = 9600 parity = none data_bits = 8 stop_bits = 1 flow_control = none

Type ls to see available sub-nodes

--:- serial_ports/physical cli->

3.Enter set status=enabled then enter save to set the Serial_Profile to Power, enable the port and commit the changes.

4.Enter show to verify the configuration.

--:- serial_ports cli-> show

Port Device Name Profile Settings

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1 ttys1 ACS6016-0088664422 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local 2 ttys2 21-67-72-p-2 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local

3 ttys3 power cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local

4 ttys4 21-67-72-p-4 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local 5 ttys5 21-67-72-p-5 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local 6 ttys6 21-67-72-p-6 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local 7 ttys7 21-67-72-p-7 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local 8 ttys8 21-67-72-p-8 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local 9 ttys9 21-67-72-p-9 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local

10 ttys10 21-67-72-p-10 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local 11 ttys11 21-67-72-p-11 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local 12 ttys12 21-67-72-p-12 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local 13 ttys13 21-67-72-p-13 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local 14 ttys14 21-67-72-p-14 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local 15 ttys15 21-67-72-p-15 cas 9600_8N1_telnet-ssh_local 16 ttys16 dial-in 38400

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ACS 6000 specifications

The Avocent ACS 6000 is a leading edge solution designed for remote access and management of critical IT infrastructure. This compact and robust device serves as a key tool for IT administrators, allowing them to manage serial console access for servers, networking equipment, and other serially controlled devices. Ideal for both enterprise environments and smaller settings, the ACS 6000 enhances operational efficiency and reliability.

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