3.1.1Configuring RS-232C Connection via Front Panel

Take the following steps to change the baud rate using the front panel keypad:

Press ENT for two seconds to enter the Main Menu. Press or to select "View and Edit Configuration ..", then press ENT.

View and Edit Config Parms

Select "Communication Parameters ..", then press ENT.

Communication

Parameters ..

Select "RS-232 Configuration ..", then press ENT.

Select "COM1 Configuration ..", then press ENT.

RS-232C Configuration ..

COM1 Configuration ..

Select "Baud-rate 38400 ..", then press ENT.

Baud-rate 38400

..

The baud rate default is 38400. If other baud rate is preferred, press or to select the baud rate, then press ENT for 2 seconds to confirm the selected baud rate. Set identical baud rate to your RAID array and your terminal computer.

Baud-rate 38400 Change to 19200?

The following baud rates are available: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400.

Terminal connection should work properly using the above setting. You may check the following options in your COM port configuration if you encounter problems:

1.“Comm Route Dir ..”: The communication route should be configured as “direct to port” instead of “through PPP”.

2.“Term Emul. Enab ..”: Make sure the terminal function has not been accidentally disabled.

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