AB291A Fabric Clustering System Support Guide (12-port Switch), April 2004

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How to Use Windows HyperTerminal
Attaching through Windows HyperTerminal
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Attaching through Windows HyperTerminal
You can use Windows HyperTerminal (HyperTerminal) to make an initial connection to the HP Fabric
Clustering System Switch to configure TCPIP. This allows you to remotely administer and manage your HP
Fabric Clustering System Switch. HP recommends configuring TCPIP on the switch so you can more easily
perform firmware updates and to allow for remote HP Support connections to your HP Fabric Clustering
System Switch. After TCP/IP is configured on the switch, HyperTerminal should be used only as a backup to
access the switch if the LAN is unavailable.
If you are using Windows (95/ 98 /98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, NT4, XP), the HyperTerminal
program is included as part of the operating system software bundle.
HyperTerminal Prerequisite
It may be necessary to install the HyperTerminal component of the operating system software bundle. Follow
the instructions below to verify installation. If you need to install the HyperTerminal software, continue on to
the HyperTerminal Installation Instructions.
Verifying HyperTerminal Installation
Follow these steps to verify that HyperTerminal is installed:
Step 1. Click
Start > Run from the Windows menu bar.
Step 2. Type hypertrm.
NOTE The command ends in “trm”, not “term.
Step 3. Click
OK.
If you receive an error message Cannot find hypertrm, you must install HyperTerminal. See instructions
below.
HyperTerminal Installation Instructions
Follow these steps to install the HyperTerminal software:
Step 1. Click
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add / Remove Programs.
The
Add / Remove dialog box should display.
Step 2. Select
Properties and then click the Windows Setup tab.
Step 3. Double-click
Communications and check the box for HyperTerminal.
Step 4. Click
OK, and then OK again to install.
NOTE You may be asked for your Windows installation disk during this procedure.
Loading HyperTerminal
Step 1. Click Start > Run.