Default Configuration; Configure Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode - Dell Force10 S4810P Quick Start Manual

Accessing the RJ-45 Console Port with a DB-9 Adapter
You can connect to the console using an RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter along with the
RJ-45 rollover cable if the DTE has a DB-9 interface. Table 2-1 lists the pin
assignments.
Table 2-1. Pin Assignments Between the Console and a DTE Terminal Server
Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-9
Signal RJ-45 Pinout
RTS
NC
TxD
GND
GND
RxD
NC
CTS

Default Configuration

A version of FTOS is pre-loaded onto the chassis, however the system is not
configured when you power up for the first time (except for the default host
name, which is Force10). You must configure the system using the CLI.

Configure Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode

Use the switchport command in INTERFACE mode to enable Layer 2 data
transmissions through an individual interface. The user cannot configure
switching or Layer 2 protocols such as spanning tree protocol on an interface
unless the interface has been set to Layer 2 mode.
Step Task
Enable the interface.
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RJ-45 Pinout
1 8
2 7
3 6
4 5
5 4
6 3
7 2
8 1
Command Syntax
no shutdown
Terminal
Adapter Server Device
DB-9 Pin Signal
8 CTS
6 DSR
2 RxD
5 GND
5 GND
3 TxD
4 DTR
7 RTS
Command Mode
INTERFACE