Serial connection setup with Windows or Linux

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[edit] HowTo Setup a serial connection with Windows or Linux

First of all I assume that the physical connection is established. You can get the serial adapters + cable from Raidsonic.

The connection via Serial cable gives you the possibility to see everything just like you would connect the NAS to a graphics card + Keyboard.

Connecting with Windows: 

You may use hyperterm or putty which is the better choice I think as it can also be used for SSH connections to the box

Connecting with Linux: 

run "minicom -s" and configure the speed, it should be 19200 8N1. No Save the configuration and exit.
Now make sure that the cable is plugged in and run "minicom".

Now turn on the NAS and you should see the boot process. You should have the option to interrupt it to install a new firmware.

Note: If you see weird characters you probably selected the wrong connection speed. It should be set to 19200 8N1.

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