Dell PowerConnect 3024 User Manual page 6

The switch provides an RS-232 serial port that enables a connection to a PC or terminal for monitoring and configuring the switch. This port is a male DB-9
connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connection.
To use the console port, you need the following equipment:
A terminal or TTY-compatible terminal, or a PC or portable system with a serial port and the ability to emulate a terminal.
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A null modem or crossover RS-232 cable with a female DB-9 connector for the console port on the switch.
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To connect a terminal to the console port, complete the following steps:
1. Connect the female connector of the RS-232 cable directly to the console port on the switch, and tighten the captive retaining screws.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a terminal or the serial connector of a PC running terminal emulation software.
Make sure the terminal emulation software is set as follows:
a. Select the appropriate serial port (serial port 1 or serial port 2).
b. Set the data rate to 9600 baud.
c. Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
d. Set flow control to none.
e. Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.
f. Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Make sure the setting is for Terminal keys, not Windows keys.
NOTICE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft® Windows® 2000, make sure that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed.
Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 fixes the problem of arrow keys not functioning in HyperTerminal's VT100 emulation. See www.microsoft.com for
information on Windows 2000 service packs.
3. Once you have set up the terminal correctly, plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the back of the switch. The boot sequence appears in
the terminal.
Password Protection
NOTE: The first time you set up Password Protection, you must do it from the console screen. Once the switch is set up, it can be managed through the
web interface. See "Web Interface" for more information.
From the initial welcome screen, you must enter a password to proceed, if password protection is enabled. If password protection is disabled, the Main Menu
is displayed and you immediately have access to the switch management interface. By default, password protection is disabled. If enabled, the default user
name is root and the password is switch.
To prevent unauthorized access to the switch, you can turn on password protection.
1. Select System Manager and press <Enter>.
Use the <Tab> key to navigate the menu.
2. Select Security Admin.
3. Type your password and press <Enter>.