10. (Optional) Connect A Console To The Switch; Terminal Configuration - HP ProCurve 3400cl-48G Installation And Getting Started Manual

Installing the Switch
Installation Procedures

10. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch

The switch has a full-featured, easy to use console interface for performing
switch management tasks including the following:
The console can be accessed through these methods:
The Switch can simultaneously support one out-of-band console session
through the Console Port and one in-band Telnet console session.

Terminal Configuration

To connect a console to the switch, configure the PC terminal emulator as a
DEC VT-100 (ANSI) terminal or use a VT-100 terminal, and configure either
one to operate with these settings:
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Monitor switch and port status and observe network activity statistics
Modify the switch's configuration to optimize switch performance,
enhance network traffic control, and improve network security
Read the event log and access diagnostic tools to help in troubleshooting
Download new software to the switch
Add passwords to control access to the switch from the console, web
browser interface, and network management stations
Out-of-band: The switch comes with a serial cable for connecting a PC
or VT-100 terminal, to be used as a console, directly to the switch.
In-Band: Access the console using Telnet from a PC or UNIX station on
the network, and a VT-100 terminal emulator. This method requires that
you first configure the switch with an IP address and subnet mask by using
either out-of-band console access or through DHCP/Bootp. For more
information on IP addressing and on starting a Telnet session, see
chapter 3, "Getting Started With Switch
agement and Configuration Guide, which is on the Documentation
CD-ROM that came with your switch.
any baud rate from 1200 to 115200 (the switch senses the speed)
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and flow control set to Xon/Xoff
For the Windows Terminal program, also disable (uncheck) the "Use
Function, Arrow, and Ctrl Keys for Windows" option
For the Hilgraeve HyperTerminal program, select the "Terminal keys"
option for the "Function, arrow, and ctrl keys act as" parameter.
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