Performing Basic Configuration
Connecting to a new unit
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Connecting to a new unit
To communicate with a new TAOS unit, you must assign an IP address to the shelf controller.
Once this is done, you can perform further configuration over a LAN using Telnet.
Use the following procedures to connect a new TAOS unit, if you have not already done so,
and assign an Ethernet IP address.

New APX 8000 unit

Use the following procedure to initially set up an APX 8000 unit:
1Connect a PC terminal or workstation to the serial port on the shelf controller (see the APX
8000 Hardware Installation Guide). If the APX 8000 is equipped with redundant shelf
controllers, connect to the serial port on the primary controller.
2Connect an Ethernet cable between the network and the Ethernet port on the shelf
controller (see the APX 8000 Hardware Installation Guide). If the APX 8000 is equipped
with redundant shelf controllers, connect to the Ethernet port on the primary controller.
3Configure an IP address and network mask in the ip-interface profile.
–For an APX 8000 unit with one shelf controller, see “Configuring the shelf-controller
IP address on a nonredundant unit” on page1-4.
–For an APX 8000 unit with redundant shelf controllers, see “Assigning an Ethernet IP
address” on page2-4.
4Verify that the connection and IP address are correct by pinging any device on the
network.
5If redundant controllers are used, set the secondary and soft IP addresses (see “Assigning
an Ethernet IP address” on page2-4 and “Defining the soft IP interface for fault tolerance”
on page2-5 for details).
6Exit the terminal or workstation.
7Telnet from a workstation on the LAN. The system will prompt you for the username and
password.
User: admin
Password: Ascend
8Complete the configuration.

New MAX TNT or DSLTNT unit

Use the following procedure to initially set up a MAX TNT or DSLTNT unit:
1Connect a PC terminal or workstation to the serial port on the shelf controller (see the
MAX TNT/DSLTNT Hardware Installation Guide). Ensure that the speed is set to
9600bps.
2Connect an Ethernet cable to the network and to the Ethernet port on the shelf controller
(see the MAX TNT/DSLTNT Hardware Installation Guide).
3Configure an IP address and network mask in the ip-interface profile (see
“Configuring the shelf-controller IP address on a nonredundant unit” on page1-4).