How to Initialize a Port

1. Start Admintool, if it's not already running.

   See "How to Start Admintool" for more information on starting Admintool.

2. Select Serial Ports from the Browse menu.

   The Serial Ports menu is displayed.

3. Select the port or ports that you want to initialize.

4. Choose Modify from the Edit menu.

   The Modify Serial Port window appears in the Basic Detail mode. To enter additional details, select either the More or Expert Detail modes.

5. Choose Initialize Only - No Connection from the Use Template menu.

   See Table 13-5 for a description of the Initialize Only - No Connection template.

6. Click on OK to initialize the port.

7. Use the pmadm command to verify the port has been disabled.

   $ pmadm -l -s ttyb

Example--Completed Modify Window to Initialize a Port