Dell PowerVault 35F (Fibre Channel Bridge) - Manual (Page 17)

Installing the PowerVault 35F: Dell PowerVault 35F User's Guide
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Figure 9. PowerVault 35F Ethernet port
Serial Port Connection
The RJ11 connector on the rear panel of the PowerVault 35F provides an RS-232 connection that can be used to
configure the PowerVault 35F, monitor diagnostic status, or to update the program stored in the PowerVault 35F’s
Flash memory. A cable is provided with the unit to connect to a DB-9 serial connection. Further information on the
operations allowed via the RS-232 port is provided in
Configuring the PowerVault 35F .
The RS-232 port operates with the following settings:
Baud Rate: Autobaud (9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200)
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity: None
Flow Control: None
Figure 10. PowerVault 35F Serial port
Autobaud Feature
The autobaud feature automatically configures the baud rate on the PowerVault 35F on initial connection. Once you set
the baud rate in the terminal emulation program, wait until the PowerVault 35F completes the Power On Self Test
(POST) and then the Firmware Initialization process. This can take up to 90 seconds. Then press the Enter key five or
six times and the PowerVault 35F will automatically detect the baud rate and configure the bridge.
NOTE: The baud rate is then saved in the PowerVault 35F’s configuration and will be retained through future
power cycles.
NOTE: Hitting the Enter key before the POST has completed has no effect on the autobaud feature. Wait until
both the POST and the Firmware Initialization processes have completed before hitting the ENTER key. This may take
up to 90 seconds.
The baud rate in the terminal emulation program must be set at 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 for the autobaud
feature to recognize it. The PowerVault 35F will not function properly at any other baud rate.