Introduction To Switch Management; Management Options; Connecting To The Console Port - D-Link DGS-1510-10L/ME Hardware Installation Manual

DGS-1510/ME Series Metro Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter 4

Management Options

Connecting to the Console Port

SNMP Settings
Management Options
This Switch can be managed Out-Of-Band (OOB) through the console port on the front panel of the Switch or in-band
using any of the Copper RJ45 or SFP/SFP+ ports on the front panel.
Command Line Interface (CLI) Management
The Command Line Interface (CLI) can be accessed from any computer running terminal emulation software from its
serial port when it is connected to the console port. Alternatively, the CLI can also be accessed using Telnet or SSH
client software from a computer to any of the Copper RJ45 or SFP/SFP+ ports.
The CLI provides complete access to all Switch management features. When connecting to the Switch by means of
Telnet or SSH, the same CLI can be accessed for Switch management.
For more detailed information about the CLI, refer to the DGS-1510/ME Series CLI Reference Guide.
SNMP-based Management
The Switch can also be managed with an SNMP-compatible client program. The Switch supports SNMPv1, 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.
Web-based User Interface (Web UI) Management
The Web User Interface (Web UI) can be accessed from any computer running web browsing software from its LAN
port when it is connected to any of the Copper RJ45 or SFP/SFP+ ports. This Switch also supports SSL.
This management interface is a more graphically representation of the features that can be viewed and configured on
this Switch. Most of the features available from the CLI can be accessed through the Web UI. Web browsers like
Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome can be used.
For more detailed information about the Web UI, refer to the DGS-1510/ME Series Web UI Reference Guide.
Connecting to the Console Port
The front panel of the Switch features a console port that provides an Out-Of-Band (OOB) connection from a
computer to the Switch to access the Switch's Command Line Interface (CLI). The console port is an RJ45 port and
requires a special cable that is included with the Switch, to establish the physical connection.
To connect to the console port, the following equipment is needed:
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A computer or terminal with both an RS-232 serial port and the ability to emulate a terminal connection.
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A console cable with a male DB-9 connector on one end and an RJ45 connection on the other. This cable
should be included with the Switch. It establishes the physical connection to the console port.
Connect the male DB-9 connector of the console cable to the RS-232 serial port on the computer and insert the RJ45
connector into the console port on the front panel of the Switch.
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