Chapter 4: Connecting To The Switch; Connecting A Terminal To The Switch - Avaya 3500 series Getting Started

Chapter 4: Connecting to the switch

Connecting a terminal to the switch

This procedure describes the steps to connect a terminal to the console port on the ERS 3500
Series switch.
Before you begin
• Terminal with AC power cord and keyboard. Any terminal or PC with an appropriate
terminal emulator can be used as the management station. Refer to Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switch 3500 Series Quick Install Guide, NN47203–300 for a list of the terminal
emulation settings that must be used with any terminal emulation software used to
connect to the switch.
PEC Code
AL2011020–E6
AL2011021–E6
AL2011022–E6
• Use the following RJ-45 console cables to connect the switch console port to your
management terminal. The maximum length for the console port cable is 25 feet (8.3
meters).
Getting Started
Short Description
Avaya DB-9 RED Avaya RED DB-9 FEMALE TO RJ-45
ADAPTOR. Note: converts the DB-9
MALE to RJ-45 serial port. Can be used
for PC or device with DB-9 MALE console
port. Can be used with Category 5 RJ-45
straight cable to provide console
connection.
Avaya DB-9 BLUE AVAYA BLUE DB-9 MALE to RJ-45
ADAPTOR. Note: converts DB-9 FEMALE
to RJ-45 serial port. Can be used to
convert DB-9 of AL2011013–E6 console
cable to RJ-45. A Category 5 RJ-45
straight cable can then connect tot RJ-45
console port.
Avaya RJ-45 AVAYA RJ-45/DB-9 INTEGRATED
Console Cable CONSOLE CABLE Note: 1.5m cable with
DB-9 Female for PC and RJ-45 for device
console port.
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