User`s guide

BLACK BOX® CS Installation, Administration, and User’s Guide 37
Basic Installation Procedures
Making a Direct Connection to Configure the
Network Parameters.
Perform the following steps to connect a terminal or a computer to the console
port of the CS. This procedure assumes you know how to use a terminal or
terminal emulation program.
On a PC, ensure that HyperTerminal or another terminal emulation program is
installed on the Windows operating system. On a computer running a UNIX-
based operating system, such as Solaris or Linux, make sure that a compatible
terminal emulator such as Kermit or Minicom is installed.
T To Connect to the Console Port
1. Install and launch your serial communication software on a terminal or a
computer. For example, if you are using a PC, use HyperTerminal to
perform the initial configuration of the CS directly through your PC’s
COM port.
2. Open HyperTerminal. Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Communications > HyperTerminal
3. Start a New Connection session, select an available COM port, and enter
the following console parameters.
• Bits per second: 9600 bps
• Data bits: 8 bits
• Parity: None
• Stop bit: 1
• Flow control: None
Powering on the CS and the Connected Devices
Do the following procedures in the order shown to avoid problems with
components on connected devices.
T To Power on the CS
1. Make sure the CS’s power switch is off.
2. Plug in the power cable.
3. Turn the CS’s power switch(es) on.