Connecting an ASCII Terminal - Logging In and Out (8238)

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Connecting an ASCII Terminal - Logging In and Out (8238)

Connecting an ASCII Terminal - Logging In and Out

An ASCII terminal or PC-based terminal lets you issue mgmt. commands and view status information.

NOTE: The following procedure is optional . You do not need to connect a terminal for the hub to operate.

To connect a terminal to the mgmt. hub:

Use a null modem cable to connect the CONSOLE port on the front panel of the mgmt. hub to an ASCII terminal or PC-based terminal emulator.
Make sure the terminal and mgmt. hub are powered up.
Configure the terminal emulator to the following default terminal settings:
- 9600 bps (baud)
- 8 data bit
- No parity
- 2 stop bits.
Press the Enter key on the terminal once or twice.
The login prompt is displayed as follows:

Logging In and Out

If you want to issue mgmt. commands to the mgmt. hub, you must log in.

NOTE: The following is optional . You do not need to connect a terminal for the hub to operate.

To log in to the mgmt. hub:

Connect an ASCII terminal or PC-based terminal emulator as described above in the section entitled Connecting an ASCII Terminal.
At the Login: prompt, enter your login ID.
The default login ID is system (in lowercase letters), which provides super user accesss privileges.
Login: system
The hub displays the password prompt:
Password:
Enter your password. As you type a password, it is not displayed on the screen.
The password for the default login name is to press Enter.
Password: [Enter]
A message similar to the following is displayed:
Welcome to super user service on Nways TR Stackable Hub.
Nways8238>
You are now logged in with the user privileges assigned to your login ID.

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