Connecting A Terminal To The Console Port; Console Port (Out-Of-Band) Connections - Enterasys VH-4802 User Manual

Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port

The console port is a serial RS-232 interface port that enables a
connection to a terminal for performing switch monitoring and
configuration functions. The terminal may be a PC or workstation running
terminal emulation software, or a terminal configured as a Data Terminal
Equipment (DTE) connection. Alternatively, this port can be connected to
an external modem to enable remote dial-in management. You can use
the out-of-band management program (described in the Management
Guide) over a standard modem connection.
If you connect a terminal to the console port prior to powering on the
switch, you can observe the progress and results of the power-on self test
as the switch goes through its initialization process. See "Powering the
Switch" on page 23.
The console port is configured as a standard RS-232 connection using a
male DB-9 connector (see Table A-1 for pinouts). A null-modem wired
RS-232 cable is supplied with the switch for connecting to this interface.
This cable is shielded to comply with emissions regulations and
requirements.

Console Port (Out-of-Band) Connections

To connect the VH-4802 console port to a terminal, do the following:
1. Connect a VT100 compatible terminal or a PC running a terminal
emulation program to the console port (Figure 2-3). Use the null-
modem cable provided with the switch, or use a null-modem
connection that is compatible with the console port pin assignments
shown in Appendix A.
Figure 2-3. Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port
2. Connect one end of the interface cable directly to the switch's
console port and tighten the retaining screws.
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