Connecting To Console Port For Local Management; What Is Needed - Enterasys Matrix E1 1G694-13 Installation Manual

Connecting to Console Port for Local Management

c. Verify that the fiber optic cable meets the specifications outlined in
installed Ethernet expansion module.
To remove the SC cable connector from the interface port, carefully pull the connector out of the
port. It may need to be loosened by gently moving from side to side to release the latching keys.
If a link has not been established, refer to
Section 1.6 for details on contacting Enterasys Networks for support.
3.10 CONNECTING TO CONSOLE PORT FOR LOCAL MANAGEMENT
This section describes how to install a UTP cable with RJ45 connectors and optional adapters to
connect a PC, a VT series terminal, or a modem to an Enterasys Networks module to access Local
Management. This section also provides the pinout assignments of the adapters.

3.10.1 What Is Needed

One RJ45-to-DB9 female adapter (supplied with the switch).
The following is a list of the user-supplied parts that may be needed depending on the connection:
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UTP cable with RJ45 connectors
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RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter (PN 9372110)
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RJ45-to-DB25 male adapter (PN 9372112)
With a UTP cable with RJ45 connectors and RJ45-to-DB9 adapter, you can connect products
equipped with an RJ45 console port to an IBM or compatible PC running a VT series emulation
software package.
With a UTP cable and an optional RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter (PN 9372110), you can connect
products equipped with an RJ45 console port to a VT series terminal or VT type terminals running
emulation programs for the VT series.
With a UTP cable and an optional RJ45-to-DB25 male adapter (PN 9372112), you can connect
products equipped with an RJ45 console port to a Hayes compatible modem that supports
9600 baud.
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Chapter 4 for LED troubleshooting details. Refer to
Appendix A for the