File Name: README.TXT
IBM Serial to USB Adapter
Version 1.0
CONTENTS
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1.0 Overview
2.0 Change History
3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions
4.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
5.0 Trademarks and Notices
6.0 Disclaimer
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1.0 Overview
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The IBM Serial to USB adapter provides a simple way to connect
serial and Universal Serial Bus (USB) port interfaces. The adapter
is USB specification revision 1.1 compliant. The RS232 serial
interface is supported by this adapter, and supports over 1 Mbps
data transfer rates.
1.1 System requirements:
1. IBM PC 486DX 4-100 MHz or higher
2. Available USB port
3. Operating System :Windows 2000, Windows XP/2003,
Linux 7.3, 8.0, or 9.0.
2.0 Change History
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This is the first release to support the IBM UPS line of products.
3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions
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3.1 Installing the device driver for Microsoft Windows Operating
System Users:
1. Download the Serial-to-USB adapter driver files
(contained in ser2usbwin.zip) for Microsoft
Windows from the IBM Support Web Site:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
2. Extract the files to a folder, such as:
C:\Ser2USB Windows drivers
3. Turn on the server and make sure that the USB port is
working properly.
4. Connect the Serial to USB Adapter to the server USB
port. Note: The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will run
to assist you in setting up the new device.
5. Click Next to continue.
6. Windows 2000: Select Search for a suitable device
driver for my device.(recommended)
Windows XP/2003: Select Install the software
automatically.
7. Click Next to continue.
8. Windows 2000: Select only from a specific location
Windows XP/2003: The device driver is automatically
detected and installed.
9. Click Next to continue.
10. Windows 2000: Select Browse.
11. Windows 2000: Navigate to the folder where the extracted
files were stored.
12. Windows 2000: Select the desired file.(SERWPL.inf)
13. Windows 2000: Select OK.
14. Click Next to continue.
15. Click Finish.
16. To make sure that the device driver is installed
correctly, click Control Panel=> System=> Hardware=>
Device Manager.
17. Check that the Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port is
under the Ports (Com & LPT) heading.
18. Record the port number assigned to the adapter.
3.2 Uninstalling the device driver for Microsoft Windows Operating
System Users:
1. Disconnect the Serial to USB Adapter from the server.
2. Run the Uninstall.exe from folder to which you saved
the extracted Serial-to-USB adapter driver files.
3. Click OK to continue.
4. After the device driver is removed, restart the
server.
3.3 Installing the device driver for Linux Operating System Users:
The Serial to USB Adapter uses the pl-2303 chipset. The
following instructions were tested on a server running the
Red Hat Linux 8.0 operating system.
1. Start a Linux operating system.
2. Open a terminal window.
3. At the command prompt, type the following commands:
- To install the device driver, type make inst. (The
Makefile command will check the module and compile
and link it automatically. It will also remove the
loaded Serial to USB device driver.)
- To uninstall the device driver, type make uninst.
- To uninstall all device drivers (including the base
device driver), type make uninst_all.
- To remove module (*.o) files, type make clean.
4. Connect the serial connector on the Serial to USB
Adapter to the serial port on the uninterruptible
power supply.
5. Connect the USB connector on the Serial to USB
Adapter to a USB port on the server.
6. You can now access the adapter by typing the
/dev/usb/ttyUSBn command, where n is the USB port
into which the adapter is connected.
4.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
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Information and assistance is available through the IBM Web site
and by phone.
4.1 Web sites
IBM Support Web Site:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/
IBM eServer Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/
4.2 Software service and support
Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a
fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with xSeries
servers, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For
information about which products are supported by Support Line in
your country or region, go to http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.
For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, go
to http://www.ibm.com/services/, or go to
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers. In
the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).
4.3 Hardware service and support
You can receive hardware service through IBM Services or through
your IBM reseller, if your reseller is authorized by IBM to
provide warranty service. Go to http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for
support telephone numbers, or in the U.S. and Canada, call
1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).
In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are
available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
5.0 Trademarks and Notices
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS
PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
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statement may not apply to you.
This information could include technical inaccuracies or
typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the
information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new
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6.0 Disclaimer
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6.1 THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND. IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
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LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.
6.2 Note to Government Users
Documentation related to restricted rights -- use,
duplication or disclosure --- is subject to
restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule
Contract with IBM Corporation.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.