Hello Managers,
I have a need to connect the console ports of CISCO routers (2501, 2514, 7513) and a number of AlphaServer 1200, 4100, AlphaStation 500 etc to the DECserver 900TM. According to my current plan, Polycenter Console Manager will eventually be used on a Computer Management Station (CMS) to look after all of the above items via their console ports. Right now, I am trying to test this setup by telneting from the CMS to the DECserver and establish the connection with the console ports as if I connect to the devices at their console ports. So far I have been unable to establish any connection. Communication on the other direction appears to be OK, ie. from a terminal connected to a port on the DECserver, I can logon to the CMS. The operating system is Digital Unix 4.0A.
If you have come across this problem before, please share with me the following points:
1. How to make the connecting cable from the DECserver 900TM to the devices' console ports. I have tried custom made cables with only 4 wires/signals, ie. Rx, RxGND, Tx and TxGND. Do I need other signals like DTR, CTS, DSR? I have all relevant pin-out diagrams.
2. Port settings on the DECserver. I have matched all basic characteristics such as baud rate, parity, stop bits etc. Any other parameters need setup?
3. Am I correct in saying that the protocol used between the CMS and the DECserver is Telnet and LAT or straight ASCII is used between the DECserver and the console ports. I believe all console ports are of serial types (RS-232). Thus, what should be the default protocol on the DECserver ports, LAT or Telnet?
Many thanks in advance,
Hung Tran
hungtran_at_bigpond.com
Received on Tue Jul 28 1998 - 13:54:52 NZST