Q-Logic SB2A-16B, QLA2342 manual Configure the Workstation, Configuring the Workstation Serial Port

0	4 – Installation
	Installing a Switch

4.2.4

Configure the Workstation

If you plan to use the command line interface to configure and manage the switch, you must configure the workstation. This involves setting the workstation IP address for Ethernet connections, or configuring the workstation serial port. If you plan to use SANsurfer Switch Manager to manage the switch, the Configuration Wizard manages the workstation IP address for you – proceed to ”Install SANsurfer Switch Manager” on page 4-9.

4.2.4.1

Setting the Workstation IP Address for Ethernet Connections

The default IP address of a new switch is 10.0.0.1. Many workstations must be configured to communicate with the 10.0.0 subnet.

„For a Windows workstation, do the following:

1.Choose the Start button. Choose Settings>Control Panel>Network and Dial-Up Connections.

2.Choose Make New Connection.

3.Click the Connect to a private network through the Internet radio button then click the Next button.

4.Enter 10.0.0.253 for the IP address.

„For a Linux or Solaris workstation, open a command window and enter the following command where (interface) is your interface name:

iconfig (interface) ipaddress 10.0.0.253 netmask 255.255.255.0 up

4.2.4.2

Configuring the Workstation Serial Port

To configure the workstation serial port, do the following:

1.Connect a null modem F/F DB9 cable from a COM port on the management workstation to the RS-232 serial port on the switch.

2.Configure the workstation serial port according to your platform:

„For Windows:

a.Open the HyperTerminal application on a Windows platform. Choose the Start button, select Programs, Accessories, HyperTerminal, and HyperTerminal.

b.Enter a name for the switch connection and choose an icon in the Connection Description window. Choose the OK button.

c.Select the COM port in the Connect To window and choose the OK button.

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