Optional) Connect A Console To The Switch; Terminal Configuration - HP J4093A Installation Manual

7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Switch

The Switch 1600M and 2424M have a full-featured, easy to use console
interface for performing the following tasks:
Monitor switch and port status and observe network activity counters
Modify the switch's configuration
Read the event log and access diagnostic tools to help in troubleshooting
Download new software to the switch
Add passwords to control console, web browser interface, and
network management access to the switch
The console can be accessed through these methods:
Out-of-band: The Switch 1600M and 2424M come with a serial cable for
connecting a PC or VT-100 terminal to be used as a console directly to the
switch. If the PC or terminal has a 25-pin serial connector, you can use a
readily available 9-pin to 25-pin serial cable, or attach a 9-to-25 pin adapter
to the end of the supplied cable.
In-Band: Access the console using Telnet from a PC or UNIX station on
the network, and a VT-100 terminal emulator. This method requires that
you first configure the switch with an IP address and subnet mask by using
either out-of-band console access or through DHCP/Bootp.
The Switch 1600M and 2424M can simultaneously support one out-of-band
console session through the Console Port and one in-band telnet console
session.

Terminal Configuration

To connect a console to the switch, configure the PC terminal emulator as a
DEC VT-100 (ANSI) terminal or use a VT-100 terminal, and configure either
one to operate with these settings:
• any baud rate from 2400 to 115200 (the switch senses the speed)
• 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and flow control set to XON/XOFF
(Switch 1600M) or None (Switch 2424M).
• For the Windows Terminal program, also disable (uncheck) the "Use
Function, Arrow, and Ctrl Keys for Windows" option.
• For the Hilgrave HyperTerminal program, select the "Windows keys"
option for the "Function, arrow, and ctrl keys act as" parameter.
If you want to operate the console using a different configuration, make sure
you change the settings on both the terminal and on the switch. Change the
switch settings first, then change the terminal settings, and reestablish the
console session.
Installing the Switch 1600M and 2424M
Installation Procedures
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