Switch Management; Management Options; Connecting To The Console Port - D-Link DXS-5000-54S Hardware Installation Manual

Switch Management

Management Options

Connecting to the Console Port

Management Options
This switch provides multiple access platforms that can be used to configure, manage, and monitor networking
features available on this switch.
The Command Line Interface (CLI)
This switch can be managed, out-of-band, by using the console port on the front panel of the switch. Alternatively, the
switch can also be managed, in-band, by using a Telnet connection to any of the LAN ports on this switch. The
command line interface provides complete access to all switch management features.
D-Link OS: For more detailed information about the D-Link OS CLI, refer to the 5000 Series CLI Reference Guide.
Pluribus Networks OS: For more detailed information about the Pluribus Networks OS CLI, refer to the
Networks Technical Documentation.
SNMP-based Management
The switch can be managed with an SNMP-compatible console program. The switch supports SNMP v1, SNMPv2c
and SNMPv3. The SNMP agent decodes the incoming SNMP messages and responds to requests with MIB objects
stored in the database. The SNMP agent updates the MIB objects to generate statistics and counters.
Connecting to the Console Port
The front panel of the switch provides a console port that enables a connection to a computer monitoring and
configuring the switch. The console port is an RJ-45 or Mini-USB port and requires a special cable that is included
with the switch, to establish a physical connection.
NOTE: To use the Mini-USB console port, you may be required to install a mini-USB driver.
To use the console port, the following equipment is needed:
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A terminal or a computer with both an RS-232 serial port and terminal emulation software.
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A console cable with a male DB-9 connector on one end and an RJ-45 or Mini-USB connection on the other
end. This cable should be included with the switch.
1. Connect the male DB-9 connector on the console cable (included) to the RS-232 serial port on the computer
running terminal emulation software. Next, connect the RJ-45 or Mini-USB connector to the console port on the
front of the switch.
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