To connect RS-232 devices

Activate the System Manager from the System menu found on the desktop.

Choose Port Setup (Tools>System Admin Tools must be enabled).

Unassign any device configured to the desired port so that the port status is Available.

Quit the System Manager.

Tip: You can also use the shortcut /usr/Cadmin/bin/cports

From a shell window, set the permissions on the serial port so everyone can access it:

chmod 666 /dev/ttyd1 (for port 1) 
chmod 666 /dev/ttyd2 (for port 2)

Set the baud rate of the Serial Device to 9600. This is the baud for all video devices controlled by Alias|Wavefront software.

Connect the RS-232 device to the SGI with the appropriate cable.

Confirm operation of device with Alias|Wavefront software. For further diagnosis, use the SGI UNIX utility cu, as described in appendix C, "Tips & Tricks."

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