Sun Microsystems V880, V890 manual Connecting the remote console modem

Connecting the remote console modem

Connecting the remote console modem

This section describes how to connect the remote console modem to the computer. This modem allows personnel at a remote support center to dial in and do maintenance. The modem is a U.S. Robotics Sportster 33.6 Faxmodem in the U.S. and Canada or a modem provided locally for installations outside of the U.S. and Canada.

The following figure shows remote console modem connectivity.

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Telephone line		C	B
	Modem
to remote
maintenance center

Key:

A = DB25-RJ45 ACU modem adapter B = 10-wire modular cord

C = RJ45-DB25 remote console adapter

Serial

port

A

remote_console.cdr

To connect the remote console modem:

1.Connect the DB25-to-RJ45 ACU modem adapter (A) to the serial port on the back of the computer.

2.Connect the 10-wire modular cord (B) to the modular end of the ACU modem adapter (A).

3.Connect the other end of the 10-wire modular cord (B) to the modular end of the RJ45-to-DB25 remote console adapter (C).

4.Connect the remote console adapter (C) to the RS-232C port on the modem. The RS-232C port on the Comsphere 3910 is labeled "DTE1."

5.Connect the telephone line to the jack labeled "LINE" on the Sportster modem, or labeled "DIAL" on the Comsphere 3910 modem.

6.Connect the power cable to the modem and plug the cable into a socket.

Do not turn on the power yet. Instructions for turning on the modem are given in Setting the remote console modem options on page 46.

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