Using the IBM DPI Configuration Utility

Connecting the console

You can configure the using a workstation or notebook computer that is connected to the . Connect the DB9-to-RJ-45 cable that is shipped with the to the RJ-45 console connector on the , and to a RS-232 serial (COM) connector on a workstation or notebook computer.

Using HyperTerminal

HyperTerminal is a terminal program in a Microsoft® Windows® operating system that enables you to configure or control a device using command line parameters. You can configure the parameters and its outlets using numeric commands from a keyboard. You can also use Telnet or any other terminal program to configure the after the IP address is set.

To start HyperTerminal and communicate with the , complete the following steps:

Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. The Connection Description window is displayed.
Type the name for the connection in the Name field and select an icon for the connection.
Click OK. The Connect To window is displayed.
In the Connect using field, select the COM port that is connected to the .
Click OK. The Properties window is displayed.
Click Restore Defaults to use the default settings. Make sure that the Bits per second field is 9600 and that the Flow control field is None.
Click OK.
Press any key. The Configuration Utility main menu is displayed.
Type the default password, passw0rd (all lowercase letters with a zero, not O), and press Enter.
Enter the menu option that you want. For descriptions of the options, see Configuration Utility menu options.

Configuration Utility menu options

The following options are on the Configuration Utility main menu:

IBM DPI Settings

When you select IBM DPI Settings, the IBM DPI Configuration Utility window is displayed with the following options:

Set the IP Address, Gateway Address and MIB System Group: View and change the IP address, date, time, and MIB system information.
Set IBM DPI Control Group: Set the administrator user name, password, and access protocols.
Set Write Access Managers: Set up a list of users who can access and control the .
Set Trap Receivers: Configure remote network management system (NMS) servers to receive traps.
Set Date and Time: Adjust the date and time information for the .
Set Superuser Name and Password: Set the user name and password of the administrator who will use a Web browser to configure the .
E-mail Notification: Set up a list of users who will be alerted with event messages if an unusual event is triggered on the system.
Set Multi-Users: Configure other user and password logins and the read and write access levels.
Set IBM DPI Information: Configure the logging interval, refresh rate, and custom name fields for the load groups.
Settings and Event Log Summary: View all configuration settings.

Reset Configuration to Default: Reset all system settings to their factory default values.

Restart HD-PDU: Restart the .

Setting the IP address

Important: You must set the IP address before you can use the Web interface or access the in an IP network (LAN/WAN). Contact your system administrator if you do not know the IP address.

To set the IP address, complete the following steps:

In the Configuration Utility main menu, enter the menu option for IBM DPI Settings.
Enter the menu option for Set the IP Address, Gateway Address and MIB System Group.