Sample Configuration Process; Switch Setup Requirements; Initial Connection - Dell PowerConnect 8024 User Manual

Sample Configuration Process

This section provides the basic steps required to establish a remote network management connection
with the switch. This section does not explain the various configurations available on the switch or the
relevant commands.
This section also describes accessing a switch for the first time with the default configuration and
definitions. If a previously entered configuration causes problems, the startup-configuration file —
which is the configuration of switch when powered up — should be erased and the switch rebooted. See
"Device Default Settings."

Switch Setup Requirements

The following components are required for the purpose of this example:
• PowerConnect 8024/8024F switch
• A workstation with the following components installed:
– Network adapter card
– ASCII terminal application (for example, Microsoft
Plus™ Terminal)
– A browser application
• Supplied RJ-45 to DB9a serial cable
• Straight or cross UTP (category 5) cable(s)

Initial Connection

1. Using the RS-232 port, connect the switch to the workstation.
2. Set the serial console with the following settings and select the appropriate COM port.
The sample screen uses the HyperTerminal.
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Windows HyperTerminal or Procomm
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