FW 07.00.00/HAFM SW 08.06.00 McDATA Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch Installation and Service Manual (620-000159-320, April 2005)

Diagnostics
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The IP address defining the switch to the SAN management
application is incorrect or unknown and must be verified. A
maintenance terminal (PC) and asynchronous RS-232 null modem
cable are required to verify the switch IP address. The tools are
provided with the switch or by service personnel. To verify the IP
address:
a. Remove the protective cap from the 9-pin maintenance port at
the rear of the switch (a phillips screwdriver may be required).
Connect one end of the RS-232 null modem cable to the port.
b. Connect the other cable end to a 9-pin communication port
(COM1 or COM2) at the rear of the maintenance terminal PC.
c. Power on the maintenance terminal. After the PC powers on, the
Windows desktop displays.
d. At the Windows desktop, click Start at the left side of the task
bar. The Windows Workstation menu displays.
NOTE: The following steps describe inspecting the IP address using
HyperTerminal serial communication software.
e. At the Windows Workstation menu, sequentially select
Programs, Accessories, Communications, and HyperTerminal.
The Connection Description dialog box displays (Figure 3-24).
Figure 3-24 Connection Description Dialog Box