Cyclades AlterPath BladeManager user manual Configuring the COM Port Connection and Logging

Configuring the COM Port Connection and Logging In

Note: For a list of internet browsers and Cyclades device firmware versions supported by the BladeManager, refer to Appendix A: Hardware Specifications.

Configuring the COM Port Connection and Logging In

The console port is used for the initial configuration (also known as First Time Configuration in this document) which is performed using the Command Line Interface (CLI) via serial console connection.

First Time Configuration is responsible for establishing the superusers for the CLI (hardware configuration) and the BladeManager web interface and configuring the BladeManager connectivity and system settings. The process is discussed in more detail in Chapter 4: Configuring the BladeManager.

Before using the terminal, make sure it is configured as follows:

1.Select available COM port.

In Hyper Terminal (Start > Program > Accessories), select File > Properties, and click the Connect To tab. Select the available COM port number from the Connection dropdown.

2.Configure COM port. Click the Configure button.

Your PC, considered here to be a “dumb terminal,” should be configured as follows:

•Serial Speed: 9600 bps

•Data Length: 8 bits

•Parity: None

•Stop Bits: 1 stop bit

•Flow Control: none

•ANSI emulation

3.Power on the BladeManager

4.Click OK on the Properties window.

You will see the BladeManager booting on your screen. After it finishes booting, you should see the configuration screen.

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