topic Re: Modular Data Router Console Cable in MSA Storage

Modular Data Router Console Cable

CA950983 — Fri, 11 Apr 2003 17:29:53 GMT

I have a Compaq Modular Data Router that connects our TL892 tape library to our FC-AL SAN.

For a pending backup software upgrade, I need to verify the code revision on the MDR. I have the manual, and have looked through it but can not find information on the pinout for the serial console cable. I've tried various straight through, null-modem, and cross-over cables to no avail.

Can anyone provide me with the proper pinout for the MDR's console cable? Or provide a part number and source where I can obtain the proper part?

Thanks.

Re: Modular Data Router Console Cable

Eugeny Brychkov — Fri, 11 Apr 2003 17:49:16 GMT

Somebody told me that serial connection is not supported. People usually use ethernet one. Default settings are:
IP http://1.1.1.1 , mask 255.255.255.0, gateway 0.0.0.0, username=root and password=password.
Take LAN crossover cable and try connecting to RJ-45 port
Eugeny

Re: Modular Data Router Console Cable

CA950983 — Fri, 11 Apr 2003 17:54:08 GMT

Rock on! I'll give that a whirl. Thanks. I saw the Ethernet port on it but didn't know what address scheme to try.

Appreciate the speedy reply!

Pete

Re: Modular Data Router Console Cable

BR734478 — Mon, 14 Apr 2003 05:54:40 GMT

I'm using an ordinary null modem cable, and are connecting to the serial port without problems with the settings provided in the manual.
And it's using a standard off the shelf null modem cable.
You can also as mentioned connect via the LAN interface.

christian