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Configuring and Using Serial Over LAN 147
3 Update the IPMI SOL Baud Rate by selecting a data speed from the Baud
Rate
drop-down menu. The options are 19.2 kbps, 57.6 kbps, and 115.2
kbps. The default value is 115.2 kbps.
NOTE: Ensure that the SOL baud rate is identical to the Failsafe Baud Rate
that was set in BIOS.
4 Click Apply to save the changes.
5 Change the configuration on the Advanced Settings page, if necessary.
Dell recommends using the default values.
Advanced Settings allows you
to adjust SOL performance by changing the
Character Accumulate
Interval
and Character Send Threshold values. For optimal performance,
use the default settings of 10 milliseconds and 250 characters, respectively.
Table 8-1. Serial Over LAN Configuration Page Settings
Setting Description
Enable Serial Over
LAN
When selected, the check box indicates that Serial Over
LAN is enabled.
Baud Rate Indicates the data speed. Select a data speed of 19.2 kbps,
57.6 kbps, or 115.2 kbps.
Channel Privilege
Level Limit
When selected, indicates the privilege level limit for Serial
Over LAN. Select one of the following options:
Administrator, Operator, or User. The default is
Administrator.
Table 8-2. Serial Over LAN Configuration Page Buttons
Button Description
Print Prints the Serial Over LAN Configuration values that
appear on the screen.
Refresh Reloads the Serial Over LAN Configuration page.
Advanced Settings Opens the Serial Over LAN Configuration Advanced
Settings page.
Apply Saves any new settings that you make while viewing the
Serial Over LAN Configuration page.