Device File Definition Dialog Controls
Device File Resource Definition
Any serial port that has been installed as a device file can be monitored by Vantage. The figure below is the Device File resource connectivity Definition dialog.
A Device File resource is configured to have the Vantage software monitor a serial port that is represented in Unix as a device file. Vantage needs only the device file name and some key information about the serial port.
Refer to Using Vantage Dialogs to learn about Vantage dialogs. Each control on the dialog is explained in the text that follows.
Device File Definition Dialog Controls
Device File Name:
Required. This control is used to specify the name of the file that signifies the serial port to be monitored by Vantage. It is usually of the form - /dev/tty___.
Baud Rate:
Required. Use this control to configure the baud rate of the port being configured. The baud rate on the port associated with the device file must match the baud rate of the resource's console port. Click to select a value other than the default.
38400 19200 9600(Default) 4800 2400 1200 300
Parity/Data/Stop:
Required. This control is used to configure the parity and number of data and stop bits to be used on the serial port. The values must match the values of the console port on the resource to be connected. Click to select a value other than the default.
None,8,1(Default) Even,7,0 Odd,7,0
Serial Protocol:
Default is vsld. The default setting is recommended. Click to choose a value other than the default. The cu choice must be used to access one of the internal COM ports on Linux.
Enq-Ack:
Default is Disabled. Click Enabled if the resource requires Enq-Ack protocol.
Tilde Character:
Default is Disabled. Click Enabled if the resource requires the tilde character to be sent through. Typically Solaris resources required the tilde to be enabled to send a break to the resource.
Catwalk Initial State:
This control enables setting the initial state of the Catwalk 3.0 hardware-the state that the Catwalk hardware should be in when the resource is started. Initial state should be set only if Catwalk 3.0 hardware is connected. Click to select a value other than the default.
Click OK when all selections are complete. Click the Add button on the Resource Definition dialog to add the resource.
