Applying Power And Accessing The Chassis For The First Time; Using The Console Port; Logging In For The First Time - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond X8 Installation Manual
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3 Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive screws at each end of the module blank.Tighten
the screws of each installed module blank before inserting additional modules or blanks. Otherwise,
you might unseat modules or blank front panels that you have not secured
Applying Power and Accessing the Chassis for the First Time
After you have installed all of the modules and module blanks, apply power to the chassis. After the
BlackDiamond X8 has completed all power on self-tests, it is operational.
To access the chassis, appropriate cables are available from your local supplier, or you can make your
own. To ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of the unit, use only shielded serial cables. For
information about the DB-9 console plug connector, see
You can log in and configure an IP address for the default VLAN (named default).
Note
In BlackDiamond switches, the management port on the management module is part of the
management VLAN by default. Refer to
details.
Using the Console Port
Connection to the console port is used for direct local management. The terminal or PC with terminal-
emulation software that you connect to an Extreme Networks switch must be configured with the
following settings to access the BlackDiamond X8 through the console port:
•
Baud rate: 9600
•
Data bits: 8
•
Stop bit: 1
•
Parity: None
•
Flow control: XON/XOFF
Note
The procedure for using terminal-emulation software is described in more detail in the
documentation supplied with the terminal.
Logging In for the First Time
Log in and manually configure the IP settings.
1
Connect a terminal or PC with terminal-emulation software to the management module in the
switch.
2 At the terminal, press Enter one or more times until you see the login prompt.
BlackDiamond X8 Installation Manual
Installing BlackDiamond X8 Series Modules
Connector Pinouts
on page 41.
Management Module Ports Overview
for further
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