Nortel Networks AN/DC Manual De Usuario
Installing and Operating AN/DC and ANH-8/DC Systems
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Connecting a Management Console or Modem
Use t
he front-panel console port to connect an ASCII-based terminal, a personal
computer terminal emulator, or a modem to the AN/DC. Using a local terminal,
you can monitor the results of startup diagnostics and set the boot configuration.
Using an attached modem, you can allow remote dial-in access to diagnostics.
you can monitor the results of startup diagnostics and set the boot configuration.
Using an attached modem, you can allow remote dial-in access to diagnostics.
To determine whether you need to connect a console to the AN/DC, contact your
network administrator to find out which software configuration option (EZ Install,
Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot) is best for your site.
network administrator to find out which software configuration option (EZ Install,
Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot) is best for your site.
Refer to Chapter 2 for information on the software configuration options. You
must connect a console to the AN/DC to use Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local
Boot.
must connect a console to the AN/DC to use Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local
Boot.
Although you do not need a console or modem connection for EZ Install, we
strongly recommend that you connect a console or modem to the AN/DC. This
lets you issue commands to the AN/DC and view messages.
strongly recommend that you connect a console or modem to the AN/DC. This
lets you issue commands to the AN/DC and view messages.
Complete the steps in one of the following sections:
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Connecting a Terminal Console
To connect a console, you need both pieces in the AN/DC console/modem cable
kit (Order No. 110310) that shipped with the router (refer to Figure 1-2):
kit (Order No. 110310) that shipped with the router (refer to Figure 1-2):
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Order No. 110307 serial console/modem cable (with 9-pin receptacle to
25-pin plug connectors)
25-pin plug connectors)
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Order No. 110308 null modem crossover adapter (with two 25-pin receptacle
connectors)
connectors)
Note:
To use the Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot software
configuration options, you must connect a console the first time you power up
the AN/DC, as described in Chapter 3.
the AN/DC, as described in Chapter 3.