Enterasys 6000 User Guide

After enabling the COM port as described in 

, one of the applications supported by 

the COM port (LM or UPS) can be selected. The default application is LM.

To change the COM port application: 

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Application field.

2. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE key to step to the desired setting. 

 lists the 

available settings and their corresponding applications. 

3. Press ENTER to accept the application.

4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen, then press the 

ENTER key. The message “SAVED OK” displays, indicating that the edits are saved.

Clearing NVRAM is used to clear all user-entered parameters, such as the IP address and 
Community Names from NVRAM.

To clear NVRAM, proceed as follows:

1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Clear NVRAM field.

2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle the field to YES.

Local Management Session

APC Power Supply SNMP Proxy

CAUTION: When the COM port is configured to perform the UPS application, all future 
Local Management connections must be made by establishing a Telnet connection to 
the switch module. Ensure that the switch module has a valid IP address before saving 
changes to the COM port application. If the switch module does not have a valid IP 
address and the changes are saved, refer to your switch module hardware/user’s guide 
for instructions on clearing NVRAM to reestablish COM port communications.

CAUTION: Clearing NVRAM results in the loss of all user-entered parameters. Do not 
proceed unless the following procedure is completely understood.