Direct Console Access; Telnet Console Access - HP ProCurve 8100fl Series Installation And Getting Started Manual

Installing the ProCurve Switch 8100fl
Installation Procedures

Direct Console Access

To connect a console to the switch,
follow these steps:
1. Connect the PC or terminal to
2. Turn on the terminal or the PC
3. Press the Enter key two or three

Telnet Console Access

To access the switch through a Telnet session, follow these steps:
1. Ensure the switch is configured with an IP address (as described in
2. Start the Telnet program and connect to the switch's IP address.
3. You will see the copyright page and the message "Press any key to
If you want to continue with console management of the switch at this time
through either a direct connection or a telnet session, see
Started With Switch Configuration"
more detailed information, refer to the Management and Configuration
Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM that comes with your switch.
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the switch's RJ-45 console port
using the RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter
and straight-through cable
included with the switch. (If
your PC or terminal has a 25-pin
serial connector, first attach a 9-
pin to 25-pin straight-through
adapter to the PC end of the
console cable.)
power. If you are using a PC,
start the PC terminal program.
times and you will see the
copyright page and the message
"Press any key to continue".
Press a key, and you will then see
the switch console CLI prompt.
"Setting the Management Module IP Address" on page
switch is reachable from the Telnet workstation (for example by using a
Ping command to the switch's IP address).
continue". Press a key, and you will then see the switch console CLI
prompt.
PC running a terminal emulator
program, or a VT-100 terminal
RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter
and straight-through
cable (Maximum length
25 ft.)
Console port
3-2) and that the
Chapter 3, "Getting
for the basic configuration steps. For