Configuration Options
C-133163-A2-GB20-10 March 1999
Table C-6
(2 of 5)User Interface Configuration Options
Com Use: ASCII
Next Mgmt ASCII Term Prev
Communication Port Use. Specifies how the communication port is used.
Mgmt – Configures the communication port as the link to a Telnet system.
ASCII – Configures the communication port as a proprietary ASCII port supporting Front Panel Emulation software and
ASCII alarm messages.
Term – Configures the communication port as the interface to an async terminal.
Com Type: Async
Next Async Sync Prev
Communication Port Type. Specifies whether the communication port uses synchronous or asynchronous operation when
it is configured as the management link.
Async – Configures the communication port for asynchronous operation.
Sync – Configures the communication port for synchronous operation.
NOTE: This configuration option is not available if the Com Use configuration option is set to ASCII, or Term. In these
cases, the communication port is always asynchronous.
Com Clk: Int
Next Int Ext Prev
Communication Port Synchronous Clock. Specifies whether the communication port uses internal or external clocking
when it is configured for synchronous operation.
Int – Configures the communication port for internal clocking.
Ext – Configures the communication port for external clocking.
NOTE: This configuration option is not available if the Com Type configuration option is set to Async.
Com Rate: 9.6
Next 1.2 2.4 4.8 9.6 14.4 19.2 38.4 Prev
Communication Port Rate. Configures the bit rate for the communication port.
1.2 – Sets the bit rate to 1200 bps (for asynchronous operation only).
2.4 – Sets the bit rate to 2400 bps.
4.8 – Sets the bit rate to 4800 bps.
9.6 – Sets the bit rate to 9600 bps.
14.4 – Sets the bit rate to 14,400 bps.
19.2 – Sets the bit rate to 19,200 bps.
38.4 – Sets the bit rate to 38,400 bps. This rate is not supported for carrier-mounted DSU/CSUs.
NOTE: This configuration option is not available if the communication port is configured for synchronous operation and
the clock source is external.
Char Length: 8
Next 7 8 Prev
Communication Port Character Length. Configures the character length (7 or 8 bits) for the communication port.
NOTE: This configuration option must be set to 8 if the communication port is used as the network communication link.
NOTE: This configuration option is not available if the communication port is configured for synchronous operation.