Management Ports; Rs-232 Console Port Access - Dell S4148FE Installation Manual

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Besides the 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports, the S4100–ON Series (S4128F-ON, S4148F-ON, and S4148FE-ON) switch provides several
ports for management and storage.
NOTE:
The output examples in this section are for reference only. Your output may vary.
Topics:

RS-232 console port access

USB storage
USB-B console port access
Before you install an OS
ONIE service discovery
RS-232 console port access
The RS-232 console port is on the PSU-side of the switch, as shown.
Figure 22. RS-232 console port
1
RJ-232 console port
CAUTION:
Ensure that any equipment attached to the serial port can support the required 115200 baud rate.
NOTE:
Before starting this procedure, ensure your PC has a 9-pin serial port. You must have a terminal emulation program
already installed and running on your PC.
NOTE:
If your PC's serial port cannot accept a female DB-9 connector, use a DB-9 male-to-male adaptor.
1
Install the provided RJ-45 connector side of the provided cable into the S4100-ON Series console port.
2
Install the DB-9 female side of the provided copper cable into your PC's serial port. Or install the DB-9 cable into other data terminal
equipment (DTE) server hardware that you intend to use.
3
Keep the default terminal settings on the console as follows:
115200 baud rate
No parity
8 data bits

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