Chapter 4: Connecting To The Switch; Connecting A Terminal To The Switch - Avaya 3500 Quick Start Configuration

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 switch.
Before you begin
To use the console port, you need the following equipment:
• Terminal with AC power cord and keyboard. Any terminal or PC with an appropriate terminal
emulator can be used as the management station. For more information, see Quick Install
Guide for Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 3500 Series, 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.
• Use the RJ-45 console cable to connect the switch console port to your management terminal.
The maximum length for the console port cable is 25 feet (8.3 meters).
For more information, see Installing Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 3500 Series, NN47203–
304 for console port pin-out information. You can use the pin-out information to verify or create
a console cable for use with your maintenance terminal.
Procedure
1. Connect one end of the serial cable to the connector on the terminal or PC.
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the console port on the switch.
3. Turn the terminal or PC on.
4. Set the terminal protocol on the terminal or terminal emulation program to VT100 or VT100/
ANSI.
5. Connect to the switch using the terminal or terminal emulation application. The Avaya switch
banner appears when you connect to the switch through the console port.
6. Press Ctrl+Y and type the following CLI commands:
enable
install
The setup utility prompts you to enter the information requested as shown below.
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Welcome to the ERS3500 setup utility.
You will be requested to provide the switch basic connectivity settings.
After entering the requested info, the configuration will be applied and
stored into the switch NVRAM.
September 2016 Quick Start Configuration
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