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98 Configuration Software and Utilities
99MAXDATA PLATINUM 90004R Server System
Serial/Modem Channel Conguration Subtask
This section describes the views presented to congure serial/modem channel settings.
Serial/Modem Channel Conguration Initial View
The serial/modem channel conguration subtask allows you to modify settings that relate to the
serial/modem channel, set up dial strings to which alerts are sent, and specify the settings related to
sending alerts to those destinations. It also contains a view to congure the settings for the terminal
mode of operation of the serial/modem channel. The initial view for this channel is shown in Figure 48
and each conguration setting is described following the gure. Note that the view that is displayed
when the Next button is clicked depends on which connection mode is chosen: if modem mode is
selected, the next view displayed allows setup of modem parameters; if direct connect is selected,
since there are no conguration parameters to set, the next view displayed is the Destination Dial
Strings view.
Figure 48. Serial/Modem Channel Configuration Initial View
General Settings
This section describes each of the settings that always apply to the serial/modem channel.
Connection Mode
The connection mode determines the protocols used when performing IPMI messaging to the BMC.
After selecting a connection mode, clicking on the “Next” button causes the initial view for the
selected mode to be displayed.
Direct Connect Mode
When Direct Connect Mode is selected, the client console and target server are connected by a null
modem cable from the serial port of one to the serial port of the other.
Modem Mode
When Modem Mode is selected, the client system is able to establish a connection to the target
server using a modem. Each system must have a modem attached, and the user on the client system
must have the dial string needed to call the modem connected to the target server.
Access Mode
This option is used to congure the access mode for the Serial/Modem channel. The choices are: