HP Integrity Superdome 2 16-socket User Manual page 12

1. Connect a serial cable between the serial port on the computer and the corresponding serial
port on the Onboard Administrator module. The following table is for the DB9 serial (RS232)
port and shows the pinout and signals for the RS232 connector. The signal direction is DTE
(computer) relative to the DCE (modem).
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2. Use any standard communication software to launch a terminal emulation session with the
following parameters:
Parameter
Transmission rate
Data bits
Parity
Stop bits
Protocol
3. When prompted, enter a valid user name, and then press Enter.
4. Enter a valid password, and press Enter. The CLI command prompt appears.
5. Enter commands for the Onboard Administrator.
6. To end the terminal session, enter Exit at the prompt.
12 Accessing the CLI
Name
CD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
Signal direction
<<--
<<--
-->>
-->>
<<--
-->>
<<--
<<--
Value
9600 bps
8
None
1
None
Description
Carrier detect
Receive data
Transmit data
Data terminal ready
System ground
Data set ready
Request to send
Clear to send
Ring indicator