User`s guide

OSD for All User Types 447
Configuring Serial Ports [OSD]
The “Serial ports” menu appears with the name of the selected port
displayed on the first line of the screen.
4. Go to “To Configure a Connection Protocol for a Serial Port [OSD]” on
page 447
T To Configure a Connection Protocol for a
Serial Port
[OSD]
1. Select a serial port or all ports.
See “To Select a Serial Port or Ports to be Configured [OSD]” on page
446, if needed.
2. Select “Connection Protocol” from the list of options.
The Connection protocol screen appears with a list of protocols.
3. Select the connection protocol that matches the type of device that is
connected to the serial port.
T To Assign an Alias to a Serial Port [OSD]
1. Select a single serial port.
See “To Select a Serial Port or Ports to be Configured [OSD]” on page
446, if needed.
2. Select “Server alias.”
The “Server alias” screen appears.
3. Enter the desired alias.
Use only alpha-numeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_).
4. Save the changes.
The “Serial ports” screen appears with the new alias replacing the old port
name.