
7-2 Direct Connections
Cable Requirement
For proper communication, IRC requires a
Communication Requirements
For proper operation, both IRC and the terminal must be configured and operate compatibly. The following communication attributes are important for proper
■Managed Server Serial Port Configuration — For a
■IRC Configuration — Make sure you have configured IRC’s communication device as direct connect. Also ensure that the COM port and interrupt settings match the serial port selected above. In direct- connect configurations, it is recommended that the serial port sharing options be set to dedicated, making the selected serial port into a dedicated
■Terminal Communication Settings — Configure the terminal to match to communication settings specified for IRC. This includes the communication baud rate, number of data bits, whether a
■ Flow Control — Configure the terminal for hardware flow control. An improper flow control setting could result in the loss of characters, causing the terminal to display incomplete or garbled information, especially during peak video activity.