Connecting A Management Console Terminal To Magnum 6K8 - GarrettCom Magnum 6K8 Hardware Installation And User's Manual

Magnum 6K8-Series Industrial Field Switch
All the same procedures will apply for replacing any 6KPMV module from 6K8-Series
managed switches. Follow the steps as described for installing a 6KPMV card discussed
in step 3.7.1.
3.7

Connecting a Management Console Terminal to Magnum 6K8

Use a DB-9 "null modem" cable (use on any serial port) or "one DB-9 and one USB"
(USB port on the laptop) null modem cable to connect the Magnum6K8-Series Console
Port (the RS-232 port on the 6K8-Series Switch) to the your PC, so that your PC
becomes the 6K8-Series's Console Terminal. For Hyper terminal configuration to
communicate with 6K-Series Switches, please follow the "Quick Step Guide" come
along with the Switch.
http://www.garrettcom.com/techsupport/software/upgrade_mns6k.pdf
Note: A console cable (either of the two types) may be purchased as a separate item
with the 6K8-Series unit. They are not "bundled" with the unit.
Console or Serial.
(DB-9) Port
Fig 3.7 Enlarged view of Magnum 6K8-Series Console Port area
Note: For a detailed description of Managed Network Software (MNS-6K) and
Magnum 6K8-Series Switch configuration for Network Management, please refer to
Magnum 6K8-Series Software Manual available on GarrettCom's FTP site. Please
refer Section 2.2.9 of this manual for download information.
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