Configuring the Serial/Modem Channel
This option allows the setup of a modem on the Serial Channel (default channel 4). Information on the modem’s strings is required and 3 screens are used to cover the options.
•The first screen sets data specific to configuring the modem.
•The second screen sets data specific to the access modes.
•The last screen sets data specific to paging, if paging is desired for alerting from this server.
Serial/Modem Screen 1 – Modem Setup
Figure 15. Serial 1 – Modem Configuration
Accept defaults or provide the required modem strings:
•ESC Sequence: Max 5 characters, first string sent to clarify modem communication.
•Hang up String: Terminates session. Max 7 characters with an automatic ‘Enter’ added by the BMC.
•Modem Init String: Initializes channel connection.
•Modem Dial Command: ATD for tone dial.
•Modem Ring Time: Number of rings
‘Continue’ will not be available until all settings are entered.
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