User`s guide

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1: SGI Altix XE Cluster Quick-reference
Serial Access to the Switch
You should connect a Voltaire serial cable (either DV-9 to DB-9 or DB-9 to DB-9) that comes with
the 24-port switch, from a PC/laptop directly to the switch for serial access. Use of a serial
interface to the switch should only be needed if the factory assigned IP address for the switch has
been somehow deleted, altered or corrupted. Otherwise, use of the web or telnet access procedure
is recommended.
Note: For Voltaire switches 96-ports or larger, always use a DB-9 serial cable.
To interface with the switch, use the connected laptop or other PC to:
1. List the port connection settings. Default settings are:
Port Settings
Bits Per Second=38400
Data bits=8
Parity=None
Stop Bits=1
Flow Control=xon/xoff
2. Click “ok” if the settings are acceptable. In the serial interface window on the PC, press enter
several times until the ISR-xxxx login: prompt displays, then enter the following:
ISR-xxxx login: admin
ISR-xxxx login: Password: 123456
ISR-xxxx> enable
ISR-xxxx> Password: voltaire