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Chapter 6: Installing and Removing External Devices
About Serial Ports
The OCTANE workstation has two PC-compatible serial ports. Each port can also be
configured to operate in other modes and adapter cables are available to simplify
interconnection for those modes. For more information, see Appendix C or OCTANE
Hardware Central.
Figure 6-12 Locating the Serial Ports on the System Module
Attaching the Device
To install a serial device, follow these steps:
1. Locate the serial ports on the back of the OCTANE workstation, as shown in
Figure 6-12.
Serial ports are labeled 1 and 2 and are DB9 connectors.
2. Unpack the serial device and cables.
Serial ports
1
2