Verilink PRISM 4051 (34-00253.2) Product Manual - Manual (Page 26)

20 C HAPTER 3: O PERATION
Supervisory Port This 8 -pin modular RS-232 jack provides direct terminal access for controlling the
4051 and gathering status and performance data.
The supervisory port serves several functions. A terminal may be connected to this
port for external software control. A modem may be connected for remote access.
The port supports the call on alarm feature. Refer to section Network Management
Connections on page 10 for connection information.
Upgrading
Software The FAR/LOC switch is also used to set the SUPV port rate when upgrading
software for the 4051 (see PC Setup on page 39).