Cyclades User's Guide manual Powering On the KVM/net and Connected Devices

Powering On the KVM/net and Connected Devices

On a PC, ensure that HyperTerminal or another terminal emulation program is installed on the Windows operating system. On a computer running a UNIX- based operating system, such as Solaris or Linux, make sure that a compatible terminal emulator such as Kermit or Minicom, is installed.

1.Connect an RJ-45 serial cable to the console port on the KVM/net.

2.Connect the other end to a USB serial adapter or DB-9 connection on the computer.

3.Using a terminal emulation program installed on a computer, start a session with the following console port settings:

Serial Speed: 9600 bps	Stop Bits: 1
Data Length: 8 bits	Flow Control: None
Parity: None	ANSI emulation

4.Go to Chapter 2. “Powering On the KVM/net and Connected Devices” on page 83.

TTo Connect to the User 1 Management Port

1.Plug the station's monitor, keyboard, and mouse cables to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse connectors, labelled User 1, on the KVM/net.

2.Go to “Powering On the KVM/net and Connected Devices” on page 83.

Powering On the KVM/net and Connected Devices

The KVM/net components are hot pluggable, but components of connected devices, such as the PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports on a computer, may not be hot pluggable. Turn off power to all devices before connecting them.

Power on connected devices again only after the KVM/net is powered on.

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