Octel Overture 250 User manual

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Peripheral Equipment
Manual
Edition 2
September 1997
101–1386–001
Octel Communications Corporation
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Milpitas, CA 95035-7912
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101–1386–001 Edition 2
About This Manual
The Peripheral Equipment manual provides information about setting up and using local
and remote terminals, personal computers, and printers, with the OctelOverturet250
and 350 message servers.
This manual contains information about terminals, modems, and printers used in the
United States. If you have questions about terminals, modems, or printers used in another
country, contact your Octel support representative.
Audience
This manual is for installers, field service engineers, customer technicians, and system
managers.
Organization
This manual is divided into 6 chapters as described below:
Chapter 1. Understanding Terminals and Printers
Provides information about how to use system manager terminals and printers.
Chapter 2. Setting Up System Manager Terminals
Provides instructions for how to set up system manager terminals that are less than 50
feet from the server.
Chapter 3. Setting Up Printers
Provides information on how to set up printers.
Chapter 4. Setting Up Remote Terminals
Provides information on how to set up a terminal that are more than 50 feet from the
server, for remote system management, using a modem.
Chapter 5. Establishing An RDAC
Provides information on how to set up a remote diagnostic administrative center (RDAC)
for use with the Octel Overture 350 message server.
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
Shows how to solve problems with system manger terminals and printers.

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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual.
Note: Calls attention to and stresses the importance of the specific text.
Caution!
Call attention to a specific procedure that could
cause equipment or data damage if improperly
performed.
Calls attention to a specific procedure that
could cause injury to you if improperly
performed.
Warning!
The following typographical conventions are used.
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Related Documentation
For information about the Wyse 55/ES terminal, refer to the WY-55/ES User’ s Guide . For
information about the Epson FX-870 printer, refer to the Epson FX-870 User’s Manual.
For information about the Boca 14.4Kbps V.32bis modem, refer to the Boca 14.4Kbps
V.32bis MODEM manual.
Not all manuals are available in languages other than English. For more information
about related documentation available in your language, contact your local
representative.

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Contents
1. UNDERST ANDING TERMINALS AND PRINTERS
Overview 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding System Manager Terminals 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of System Manager Terminals 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multiple Terminal Access 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Channel Configuration 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Terminal Keyboard 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Printers 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. SETTING UP SYSTEM MANAGER TERMINALS
Overview 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meeting Cable Requirements 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Terminal to the Server 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring The Terminal 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Terminal Parameter Settings 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Up the Server 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the CPU Serial Channels 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. SETTING UP PRINTERS
Overview 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meeting Cable Requirements 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the Printer 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4. SETTING UP REMOTE TERMINALS
Overview 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Considering Security 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Major Tasks 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determining the Physical Setup 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining the Required Components 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining Components To Connect a Modem to the Server 4-5. . . . . . .
Obtaining Components To Connect a Modem to a
Remote Terminal 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining Components To Connect a Modem to a Remote PC 4-6. . . .
Configuring and Connecting the VP Modem 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the VP Modem 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the VP Modem to the Octel Overture 250 Server 4-9. . . . .
Connecting the VP Modem to the Octel Overture 350 Server 4-11. . . .
Configuring the CPU Serial Channels for the
Octel Overture 350 Server 4-13.
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Connecting the SMT Modem to a Remote Terminal 4-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing the Connection 4-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the PC Modem to a PC 4-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing the Connection 4-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. ESTABLISHING AN RDAC
Overview 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining the Required Components 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the RDAC 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the RDAC 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With a Telephone 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Without a Telephone 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6. TROUBLESHOOTING
Overview 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solving System-Manager-Terminal Problems 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Cables and System Manager
Terminal Parameters 6-2.
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Replacing System Manager Terminals 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solving Printer Problems 6-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Printing Problems 6-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Epson FX-870 Printing Problems 6-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures
1-1. A System Manager Terminal Connected to a Server and a Printer 1-2. . . .
2-1. CCF Card Port Configuration for the Octel Overture 250 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2. Main Distribution Board Port Configuration for the
Octel Overture 350 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3. TERMINAL SELECTION OPTIONS Menu 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-1. Modem Connections Using a Remote Terminal 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2. Modem Connections Using a Remote PC 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-3. VP Modem Configuration 4-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-4. Modem Connector on the Octel Overture 250 CCF Card 4-10. . . . . . . . . . .
4-5. Modem Connectors on the Octel Overture 350 Main
Distribution Board 4-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-6. Remote SMT Modem Configuration 4-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-1. J25 Connector on the Octel Overture 350 Main Distribution Board 5-3. . . .
Tables
2-1. Cable Requirements 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1. Serial Interface Cable Requirements 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-1. VP-Modem Command Descriptions 4-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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UNDERSTANDING
TERMINALS AND
PRINTERS
Overview
System managers and service personnel use terminals to communicate with servers.
System manager terminals and optional printers are discussed in this chapter.
Understanding System Manager Terminals
The system manager terminal (SMT) is a video-display terminal that is connected to the
server. An optional printer can also be connected to the SMT.
System managers use SMTs to access the server menus to perform the following
administrative tasks:
-Setting up and controlling the Aria voice messaging system through the SMT menus
-Entering, changing, and receiving administrative information
-Ensuring correct server operation
-Optimizing server efficiency
Service personnel use SMTs to perform system maintenance and troubleshooting. Figure 1-1
is an example of an SMT connected to a server, with a printer connected to the SMT.
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Figure 1-1. A System Manager Terminal Connected to a Server and a Printer .
Types of System Manager T erminals
There are several types of SMTs:
-Primary
-Secondary
-Remote
-Remote diagnostic administrative center (RDAC)
Refer to the “The Primary System Manager Terminal” section, through the “Remote
Diagnostic Administrative Center” section, page 1-3, for a description of each type of
SMT.
The Primary System Manager Terminal
The primary SMT is for use by the system manager. For a direct connection, the SMT
must be located within 50 feet of the server cabinet.
The primary SMT displays status messages at initial power on, during system boot, and
during normal operation. The primary SMT also provides access to the SMT menus for
setting up and controlling the Aria voice messaging system. Disk-drive utilities for
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Secondary System Manager Terminals
Secondary SMTs are optional and are for use by service personnel and system managers.
Secondary SMTs can be located at either local or remote sites. Up to three secondary
SMTs can be connected directly to the server. An additional seven SMTs can be
connected to an Octel Overture 350 that has the Multiple Terminal Access (MTA) option
installed.
Secondary SMTs allow multiple-terminal access. For example, a system manager using
one SMT can access menu 8 while a system manager using another SMT accesses menu
11. They cannot access the same menu at the same time. For details, refer to the
“Multiple Terminal Access” section, page 1-3, and the “Serial Channel Configuration”
section, page 1-4.
Remote System Manager Terminals
Customers who require SMTs to be located more than 50 feet from the server can use
modems. A personal computer can function as a remote SMT if it is equipped with a
terminal emulation program, such as ProComm Plusor MIRROR III, that supports Wyse
50, HP700/43, AT&T 4425/5425, or DEC VT100/VT102/VT220 terminal emulation.
Remote Diagnostic Administrative Center
Customers can purchase Octel’s proprietary modem, P/N 010-3600-000, or any other
modem that supports the V.23 standard, for establishing a remote diagnostic
administrative center (RDAC). The RDAC can be used to establish an SMT connection,
enabling service personal to maintain and troubleshoot an OctelrOverturet350
remotely.
Because of the nonstandard baud rate of Octel’s proprietary modem, Octel
Communications does not recommend using it for PC-based applications such as Octel
Call Detail Records t (Octel PC/CDR t).
Multiple T erminal Access
Customers can purchase the asynchronous communications processor (ACP) card for the
Octel Overture 350. The ACP card provides seven 25-pin connectors for up to seven
multiple-terminal access (MTA) SMTs installed at local or remote locations.
With multiple terminal access (MTA), up to seven system managers can access the server
menus simultaneously from their separate terminals to make configuration changes,
review status logs, and perform other control functions. However, the ACP/MTA
software prevents more than one SMT from accessing a specified SMT menu at the same
time. Without MTA, a maximum of three system managers can access the server menus.

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Serial Channel Configuration
Through the SMT, serial channels can be configured on the Octel Overture 350 main
distribution board and the Octel Overture 250 CCF card. This configuration allows
- Multiple SMT access
- Simultaneous SMT and RDAC service access
-A configurable baud rate
The serial-channel configuration improves task functionality by increasing the number of
SMTs available for a single system. It also adds control and convenience by bringing
several SMT functions on-screen. The configuration also improves the speed of
on-screen entry.
The T erminal Keyboard
System managers use the terminal keyboard to enter information in the server menus. For
information about the keyboard for your terminal, refer to the documentation that came
with your terminal.
Using Printers
Customers can purchase a printer from Octel, or from an outside source for use with the
SMT. Refer to Chapter 3, page 3-1 for a list of compatible printers. You can use a printer
to print system menus, statistics, distribution lists, usage reports, and maintenance
information. These printouts provide a permanent record of the current server
configuration.
Service personnel use printers to print troubleshooting information, such as diagnostics
and status logs.

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SETTING UP SYSTEM
MANAGER TERMINALS
Overview
Use the procedures in this chapter to connect the terminal to the server, configure the
terminal parameters, start up the server, and configure the CPU serial channels. Octel
ships the W yse 55ES terminal with its servers, but the following types of terminals will
also function.
-Wyse 50 or HP 700/43
-AT&T teletype 4425/5425
-DEC VT102/220
If you are using a terminal other than the one shipped by Octel, you might need to make
some changes to the following procedures.
Meeting Cable Requirements
Octel provides a 25-foot (7.6 meter) cable to attach the SMT to the server. The SMT can
be located up to 50 feet from the server; however, for anything above 25 feet you must
provide your own cable. Refer to Table 2-1 for the correct cable part numbers.
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If you are setting up a terminal more than 50 feet from the server you must use a modem,
refer to Chapter 4 for details.
If you are setting up a terminal other than the one supplied by Octel, you might have
different cable requirements; refer to the manufacturer’s manual supplied with the
terminal.
Connecting the Terminal to the Server
To connect the terminal to the server, do the following:
1. If the terminal has not been unpacked, carefully remove it from the container.
Caution!
Do not use sharp instruments to unpack the
terminal. Sensitive components might be
damaged.
Save all packing materials, in case the terminal must be reshipped or relocated. For
specific instructions about unpacking the terminal, refer to the manufacturer’
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2. Place the terminal on a sturdy table or desk within 50 feet of the server.
3. Make sure the power switch is off.
4. Connect the keyboard to the terminal, according to the installation instructions that
came with your terminal.
5. Plug the terminal cable into the terminal connector on the back of the terminal,
according to the installation instructions that came with your terminal.
6. Open the server cabinet. The door is in the front of the 250 and at the rear of the 350.
Only certified service engineers should open
the back of the Octel Overture 350 cabinet to
connect the terminal cable. This cabinet
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7. Put on an antistatic wrist strap and clip it to the server chassis.
8. Connect the terminal cable to the server, as described below. Refer to Figure 2-1 and
Figure 2-2 to locate the channel connector for the terminal.
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card, using a DB9-to-DB25 cable plugged into a
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Remove the null-modem adapter from the end of
the SMT cable.
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Cable to connector J43, J44, or J46, using a
null-modem connector .
9. Close the server cabinet.
10. Connect the power cable to the back of the terminal. Refer to the installation
instructions that came with your terminal for the location of the power connector on
the terminal.
11. Plug the power cable into a grounded, electrical 110-Vac (or 230 Vac in Europe)
outlet.
12. Press the power button to turn on the terminal. Listen for an immediate beep, which
indicates that there is power to the terminal.
13. Configure the terminal according to the installation instructions that came with your
terminal. Refer to the “Recommended Terminal Parameter Settings” section, page
2-6. If you are using the terminal that was shipped with your server, the terminal
was setup at the factory to work with the server so no configuration is required.

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000226
LAN SYNC CONSOLE
ASYNC 3 ASYNC 1 ASYNC 2
MODEM
000229
CPU
CHANNEL* FUNCTION
4
3
1
2
PRIMARY
SMT
SECONDARY SMT
SECONDARY SMT
SECONDARY SMT
* Defined in menu 6.3.
CCF CARD
PWR
RST
SA
YEL
IN
DS3
DS4
DS5
ERR
NSA
OOS
RED
OUT
0DS
1DS
2DS
TEMP
CALL
OCTEL OVERTURE 250
Figure 2-1. CCF Card Port Configuration for the Octel Overture 250.

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J43 J44 J45 J46 J47 J48 J49 J50
S2
S1
SECONDARY SMT
(CPU CHANNEL 2)
SECONDARY SMT
(CPU CHANNEL 1)
SECONDARY SMT
(CPU CHANNEL 3)
PRIMARY SMT
(CPU CHANNEL 4)
REMOTE
DIAGNOSTICS
V
IEW A
VIEW A
REAR OF OCTEL OVERTURE 350
Figure 2-2. Main Distribution Board Port Configuration for the Octel Overture 350.

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Configuring The Terminal
After turning on the terminal power for the first time, check the terminal parameters to
make sure that they are correct for the server.
This section lists the recommended terminal parameters for making a terminal work with
Octel servers. Refer to the documentation that came with your terminal for procedures to
set up these parameters. Parameters not listed here can be set as desired.
Recommended T erminal Parameter Settings
The recommended terminal parameter settings are listed below. Parameter names may
differ with your terminal.
Parameter Setting
Columns
Enhance Mode
Block End
Auto Scroll
Block Mode
Protect Mode
Baud Rate
Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
Communications
Rcv Handshaking
Xmt Handshaking
80
Off
Us/Cr
on
Character
Off
1200 or 9600 (modem and aux)
8 (modem and aux)
None (modem and aux)
1 (modem and aux)
Full Duplex
Xon/Xof f (modem and aux)
Xon/Xof f (modem and aux)
Starting Up the Server
After you connect the terminal to the server and set the terminal parameters, start up the
server. Refer to the appropriate server service manual for the startup procedure.
When the server receives power for the first time, it performs a series of self-diagnostic
tests. After the diagnostic tests are completed, you are prompted to enter the boot
command. Before you boot the server, select the terminal type. The server will not boot
until the correct terminal type has been selected.

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To select the terminal type, do the following:
1. At the boot prompt, press Ctrl+D then press R.
The TERMINAL SELECTION OPTIONS menu appears, as shown in Figure 2-3.
1–0101 2–0011 3–0000 4–1100 5–1010 6–1000 7–0010
1
1-1
CURRENT TERMINAL TYPE:
TERMINAL SELECTION OPTIONS
1 - WYSE 50 (or HP 700/43)
1
2 - AT&T TELETYPE 4425/5425
3 - VT102/220
X - EXIT
SELECT TERMINAL TYPE
Figure 2-3. TERMINAL SELECTION OPTIONS Menu.
2. Type one of the following values, then press Return:
1if the terminal is an HP 700/43 or Wyse 50.
2if the terminal is an AT&T 4425 or 5425.
3if the terminal is a DEC VT102 or VT220.
Note: The Wyse 55ES terminal shipped with Octel servers emulates a Wyse 50. Therefore,
if you are using a Wyse 55ES, select option 1 for the terminal type.
3.
Press Xto exit the TERMINAL SELECTION OPTIONS menu.
4. When prompted to enter the boot command, type Ato boot the server.
If the server has not been initialized, menu 0 appears on the screen. Otherwise, the
Main Menu appears.
5. If you have a problem booting the server, refer to Chapter 6. Otherwise, refer to the
“Configuring the CPU Serial Channels” section, page 2-8.

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Configuring the CPU Serial Channels
After setting up the terminal and starting up the server, configure the CPU serial channels
on the server, using menu 6.3, Define CPU Serial Channel.
1. Log on to the server using the system manager password.
2. From the Main Menu, type 6and press Return to access Menu 6 – Dialing and Serial
Channel Parameters.
3. To access menu 6.3, Define CPU Serial Channel, type 3, and press Return.
4. Type the number that corresponds to the CPU channel for the terminal being
configured in the Channel Number to Be Defined: field, and press Return.
Refer to Figure 2-1 or Figure 2-2 for the appropriate CPU channel associations for
your server.
5. In the Channel Type: field for the Octel Overture 250, type one of the following
values, then press Return:
1– System Terminal
3
– Direct Integration
For the Octel Overture 350, type one of the following values, then press Return:
1– System Terminal
2– PC-based MTA
3
– Direct Integration
4– From ACP for Terminals
6. In the CPU Baud Rate: field, type one of the following values, then press Return.
1– 1200 Baud
2– 9600 Baud
3– 19200 Baud
The CPU baud rate must match the terminal baud rate. The recommended baud rate
is 9600.
7. In the Type of Terminal on This Channel: field, type one of the following values,
then press Return:
1for a Wyse 50 or HP 700/43
2for the AT&T 4425/5425 terminal
3for a DEC VT102/VT220 terminal

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Note: The Wyse 55ES terminal shipped with Octel servers emulates a Wyse 50. Therefore,
if you are using a Wyse 55ES, select option 1 for the terminal type.
8. After completing the fields, press the Send key to save the changes.
9. If you are setting up more than one SMT, repeat steps 4 through 8.
10. After making the changes to menu 6.3, reboot the server to save the changes as
follows:
a. Shut down the server. Refer to the appropriate section of the server service
manual for the system-shutdown procedure.
b. Start up the server.
c. When prompted to enter the boot command, type A to boot the server into normal
operation.
11. Verify that the server is operational and the CPU channels are active.
a. Log on to the server using the system manager password.
b. From the Main Menu, type 6and press
Return toaccess Menu 6 – Dialing and
Serial Channel Parameters.
c. To access menu 6.3, Define CPU Serial Channel, type 3and press Return.
On the screen, the Active Type and Stored Type columns should display SMT for
the CPU channels you have entered. If these columns display SMT for the CPU
channels you have entered, the channels were configured correctly and are
operational.
If the Active Type column is blank but the Stored Type column displays SMT, the
reboot process was not correct. Reboot the server and verify that it is operational,
as described in steps 10 and 11.