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Configuring serial communication parameters

In addition to the communication options that are normally available to serial devices in the DSView 3 software, you can configure the following communication parameters on a serial port:

Detect if a modem in use is still turned on and active.
Monitor a Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal. By doing this, the system can generate an alarm if a serial console cable is removed from the console server or if a target device attached to the console server is powered down.

To configure serial communication parameters:

1. In a Units View window containing an ACS 5000 console server, click Appliance Settings - Ports - Serial in the side navigation bar.
2. Click the serial port you wish to configure.
3. Click Communication from the side navigation bar.
4. Configure the communication parameters and the DCD signal.

NOTE: Communication settings must match the settings in the target device.

5. Click Save.
6. Click Flash Required to save your changes to the console server Flash memory.