Can't connect to net6501

Hello,

I am trying to start playing with a net6501 whcih I stuck a 120GB SSD into.

I connect the box via a crossover serial cable to a iogear Usb to serial 
RS-323 adapter, moprobe pl2303 on my linux box and when plugging the 
adapter 
in, can see /dev/ttyUSB0 comming up via udevadm monitor. Using cutecom, 
bautrate 1920 and above device, I seem to be able to connect, but no matter 
what I do (power off/on, reset, etc.) - there's no communication showing up 
in the cutecom windows ... can anybody spot what I'm doing wrong her?

Sincerely, Joh