General Configuration Screen

5.15.11 Configuring the COM Port

Before altering the COM port settings, ensure that a valid IP

!address is set for the module or chassis. (Refer to

CAUTION

Section 5.15.1, Setting the IP Address.) Read this entire

 

 

COM port configuration section before changing the settings of

 

the COM port.

The 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 COM ports support the following applications:

NOTE

Refer to the Release Notes included with the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 to verify which COM Port applications are currently supported.

Local Management connections

American Power Conversion Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) connections

To configure the COM port, proceed as follows:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Com field.

!

CAUTION

Do NOT disable or alter the settings of the COM port while operating the current Local Management connection through a terminal. Altering the COM port settings disconnects the Local Management terminal from the port, and ends the Local Management session.

2.Press the SPACE bar to choose either ENABLED or DISABLED. The COM port must be ENABLED if it will be used for Local Management or UPS applications. Select DISABLED if you wish to disable the COM port for additional module security.

If the COM port is reconfigured without a valid IP address set

!on the module or chassis, the message shown in Figure 5-20

CAUTION

displays. Do not continue unless the outcome of the action is

 

 

fully understood.

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