Connecting A Terminal To The Console Port; Console Port (Out-Of-Band) Connections - Enterasys Vertical Horizon VH-2402S2 Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port

The console port is a serial RS-232 interface port that enables a
connection to a terminal for performing switch monitoring and
configuration functions (described in the next chapter). The terminal may
be a PC or workstation running terminal emulation software, or a terminal
configured as a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) connection.
If you connect a terminal to the console port prior to powering on the
switch, you can observe the progress and results of the power-on self test
as the switch goes through its initialization process. See "Powering the
Switch" on page 27.
The console port is a standard RS-232 DTE connection using a male
DB-9 connector (see Table A-1 for pinouts). A null-modem wired RS-232
cable is supplied with the Management Module for connecting to this
interface. This cable is shielded to comply with emissions regulations and
requirements.

Console Port (Out-of-Band) Connections

To connect the VH-2402S2 console port to a terminal, do the following:
1. Connect a VT100 compatible terminal or a PC running a terminal
emulation program to the console port (Figure 2-4). Use the null-
modem cable provided with the Management Module, or use a null-
modem connection that is compatible with the console port pin
assignments shown in Appendix A.
Figure 2-4. Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port
2. Connect one end of the interface cable directly to the Management
Module's console port and tighten the retaining screws.
3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to a terminal (in some
instances, an adapter may be required to make this connection).
4. From your terminal, start the terminal emulation program.
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