Managing Through The Console Port - 3Com OfficeConnect 3C16710 User Manual

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Managing Through the Console Port

This section describes how to connect and set up
equipment to communicate with the hub through
the console port (called out-of-band management).
By default, the hub automatically configures its baud
rate. T he maximum rate the autoconfiguration
function detects is 1 9 2 00 baud.
You need to use a null modem cable for connection
to the hub's console port. This is available from your
supplier. The null modem cable must:
Have a 9 pin female 'D' connector for connection to
your hub, and the appropriate connector for
connection to your management station.
Not exceed 15 meters (50 feet).
There are a variety of null modem cables that you
can use. For an example of one of these, s ee
"Cabling" on page A-2 .
Co nnection to the console port may be direct or
t hr ough modems, giving the option of local or
r em ote management. For information on managing
t hr ough modems, se e "Remote Management
Figure 3-1 Different Management C on nections To The Hub Service" on page 3-7 .