Force10 Networks Force10 TeraScale E-Series E1200i - Manual (Page 57)

Installing and Maintaining the E1200i System 57
This chapter describes standard RPM cables and adapter pin assignments for the E1200i AC and DC
systems. It contains the following sections:
• RPM Ports
• Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments
• Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port
RPM Ports
There are three ports on the RPM. They are labeled and described as:
• Console. A Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) port with an RJ-45 jack, is used for
system configuration and monitoring. Modem connections are not supported on this port.
• Auxiliary. A UART port with an RJ-45 jack, allows modem access to the E1200i system from a remote
location.
• 10/100 Ethernet. A 10/100 Ethernet port is the Management port, which is a channel to download
images and manage the system, as well as FTP and Telnet operations. You must provide a RJ-45
Ethernet cable to connect to the Ethernet receptacle.
Connecting the Console and Auxiliary Ports
The console and auxiliary ports are asynchronous serial ports. If you connect a device to these ports, it
must be capable of asynchronous transmission. Your terminal or terminal emulation mode must be set to
VT100 with the following settings:
• 9600 baud rate (to avoid autobaud input, the default is set to a 9600 bps baud rate)
• No parity
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• Window Terminal Emulator option set to NO
• 24 lines X 80 characters
Chapter 10 RPM Ports and Cables
Note: Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and connect the leash to the ESD connection on the front of the
E1200i chassis. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or foot-heel ground strap when handling components.