Compaq 230934-002 - Manual (Page 20)

Initial Configuration of the Switch
Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 2-3
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Using the Text-based UI to Configure the Switch
The text-based UI of the switch is available directly through the serial port in the
front of the switch. After the Ethernet settings are entered, the text-based UI can be
accessed remotely through the switch’s Ethernet interface using telnet.
With the
following exceptions, all functions of the menu interface are available either directly
or through telnet.
• The telnet interface is available only after the MSA Switch is completely booted.
This means the results of the initialization tests are not viewable and if a reset is
issued, the telnet connection is terminated.
• Users are unable to change the password over the telnet interface.
Another difference between using the serial port interface and telnet is that when
using telnet, you can only get access to the switch after it has started
up and has
initialized its network parameters. Consequently, you must have a directly-connected
terminal to initially configure network parameters and to view the power-up
information of the MSA Switch
.
Connecting a Terminal to the Switch
NOTE: This process uses a computer running on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or later.
However, the switch can communicate with any operating system that utilizes a terminal
emulator. If your computer uses another operating system, be sure that the baud rate, data
bits, stop bits, parity, and terminal emulation are set for the selected serial port as specified in
this procedure.
To directly connect a terminal to the MSA Switch:
1. Make sure there is power to the switch and attach a terminal or terminal
emulator.
2. Connect a server serial port to the switch’s DB-9 serial port.
3. Power on the server (if it is not already on).
4. Access the terminal emulator on the server. In Windows NT 4.0, select
Start Programs Accessories HyperTerminal