Console Port - Nortel 325-24T Configuration Manual

58 Chapter 1 About Ethernet Switches 325 and 425
Table 2 Components on the Ethernet Switch 325 switch front panel
Item
1
2
3
4

Console port

The Console port allows you to access the Console Interface (CI) screens and
customize your network using the console menu and screens. For more
information on using the Console Interface see
interface," on page
The Console port is a DB-9, RS-232-D male serial port connector. You can use
this connector to connect a management station, console, or terminal to the
Ethernet Switch 325 by using a straight-through DB-9 to DB-9 standard serial
port cable. You must use a VT100/ANSI-compatible terminal (for cursor control
and to enable cursor and functions keys) to use the console port.
The default settings of the Console port are:
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320985-A Rev 01
Description
UI button
1000T Connectors (not available with Ethernet Switch
325-24T)
Port connectors
Console port
Note: 1000T connectors are not available for the Ethernet Switch
325-24T.
93.
Note: The console port is configured as a Data Communications Equip-
ment (DCE) connector. Ensure that your RS-232 cable pinouts are con-
figured for DCE connections. For more information see
"Connectors and pin assignments," on page
9600 baud with eight data bits
One stop bit
No parity as the communications format
Flow control set to disabled
Chapter 2, "Using the console
Appendix B,
425.