Chapter 7: Preparations For Network Connectivity; Console And Management Connections - Avaya Virtual Services Platform 7000 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 7: Preparations for network

Console and management connections

The left front panel of the switch contains the Status LEDs, Base Unit switch, Console port,
Out of Band Management port, and a USB 2.0 port.
Figure 23: Console and management ports
See the following sections for more information.
Console port
The console port is the RJ45 port with a blue border outline. The port is labelled console, and
can be used to establish a management terminal connection to the switch. You can use an
RJ45 to DB-9 cable, or a DB-9 to RJ45 adapter to connect the switch console port to your
management terminal. The maximum length of a console cable is 25 feet (8.3 meters). The
following figure and table describe the RJ45 console port pin-out information. You can use the
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