8.3SCM COM1 Operating Modes

The SCM can be configured to manage different data flow paths defined by the com1_mode environment variable. In through mode (the default), all data and control signals flow from the system COM1 port through the SCM to the active external port. You can also set bypass modes so that the signals partially or completely bypass the SCM. The com1_mode environment variable can be set from either SRM or the SCM. See Section 8.7.1.

Figure 8–2 Data Flow in Through Mode

QBBs (PSMs)

PCI Boxes (PBMs)

H-Switch (HPM)

System

SRM Console Operating System

COM1

SCM Modem Port (Remote)

DUART

COM1 Port

UART

Modem Port

UART

CSB

SCM Processor

UART

Modem

 

Modem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCMnn>

Remote System

Management Console

SCM Port (Local)

SCMnn>

Local System Management Console

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