Console Port Access Commands
This section describes the commands you use to configure the console port. You can use a
serial cable to connect a management host directly to the console port of the switch.
configuration
This command gives you access to the Global Config mode. From the Global Config mode,
you can configure a variety of system settings, including user accounts. From the Global
Config mode, you can enter other command modes, including Line Config mode.
Format
Mode
lineconfig
This command gives you access to the Line Config mode, which allows you to configure
various Telnet settings and the console port.
Format
Mode
serial baudrate
This command specifies the communication rate of the terminal interface. The supported rates
are 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.
Default
Format
Mode
no serial baudrate
This command sets the communication rate of the terminal interface.
Format
Mode
serial timeout
This command specifies the maximum connect time (in minutes) without console activity. A
value of 0 indicates that a console can be connected indefinitely. The time range is 0 to 160.
Default
Format
Mode
configuration
Privileged EXEC
lineconfig
Global Config
9600
serial baudrate {1200 | 2400 | 4800 | 9600 | 19200 | 38400 |
57600 | 115200}
Line Config
no serial baudrate
Line Config
5
serial timeout <0-160>
Line Config
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