User Manual - A3661-90001

Make the RS-232C Connection to the Host System 3-15
Installation
Identify Available MUX Ports
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Connect the Disk Array to a MUX Port
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Configure the MUX Ports on the Host System
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Note There are port restrictions on certain computers. If using a J2085A and the MDP port
of a CPU, ports 0, 1, and 7 are reserved on a K-Series CPU.
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Direct tty0p2 - 9600 direct
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