HP MSA 2040 User Guide (723983-002, September 2013)

Obtaining IP values 45
Figure 30 Connecting a USB cable to the CLI port
3. Enable the CLI port for subsequent communication:
• Linux customers should enter the command syntax provided in "Preparing a Linux computer before
cabling to the CLI port" (page 43).
• Windows customers should locate the downloaded device driver described in "Downloading a
device driver for Windows computers" (page 43), and follow the instructions provided for proper
installation.
4. Start and configure a terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal or VT-100, using the display settings in
Table 2 (page 45) and the connection settings in Table 3 (page 45) (also, see the note following this
procedure).
.
1
Your server or laptop configuration determines which COM port is used for Disk Array USB Port.
2
Verify the appropriate COM port for use with the CLI.
5. In the terminal emulator, connect to controller A.
6. Press Enter to display the CLI prompt (#).
The CLI displays the system version, MC version, and login prompt:
a. At the login prompt, enter the default user manage.
b. Enter the default password !manage.
Table 2 Terminal emulator display settings
Parameter Value
Terminal emulation mode VT-100 or ANSI (for color support)
Font Terminal
Translations None
Columns 80
Table 3 Terminal emulator connection settings
Parameter Value
Connector COM3 (for example)
1, 2
Baud rate 115,200
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
CACHE
LINK
DIRTY
LINK
ACT
CLI
CLI
Host Interface
Not Shown
SERVICE−2
SERVICE−1
6Gb/s
Connect USB cable to CLI
port on controller faceplate