Compaq Infortrend manual RS-232C Serial Port, Following are guidelines on using the serial port

Chapter

3	Accessing the Array
	through Serial Port and
	Ethernet

3.1RS-232C Serial Port

Infortrend’s controllers and subsystems can be configured via a PC running a VT-100 terminal emulation program, or a VT-100 compatible terminal. RAID enclosures usually provide one or more DB-9 RS-232C ports. Simply use an RS-232C cable to connect between the controller/enclosure’s RS-232C port and the PC serial (COM) port.

Make sure you use the included null modem (IFT-9011) to convert the serial port signals. A null modem might have been provided inside your enclosure. The Null Modem has the serial signals swapped for connecting to a standard PC serial interface.

The following are guidelines on using the serial port:

•The serial port’s default is set at 38400 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit and no parity. Use the COM1 serial port of the controller.

•In most cases, connecting RD, TD, and SG is enough to establish the communication with a terminal.

•If you are using a PC as a terminal, any VT-100 terminal emulation software will suffice. Microsoft® Windows includes a terminal emulation program as presented with the “(Hyper) Terminal” icon in the Accessories window.

•For other details of connecting serial port, please refer to the Hardware Manual that came with your controller.

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