HP J3100B Installation And Configuration Manual page 29

Direct Console Management, Using A Serial Cable and a
Terminal or PC Terminal Emulator
You can use either a PC emulating an ASCII terminal (such as the terminal
application included with Microsoft Windows 3.1 or HyperTerminal with
Windows 95) or an ASCII terminal.
To directly connect a PC or terminal to a Switch 2000, follow these steps:
1.
Console RS-232 Port
Figure 1-9. Connecting a PC or Terminal to the Console RS-232 Port
2.
3.
Connect the PC or terminal to the switch's Console RS-232 port using an
RS-232-C console cable (included). (If you need information on pin-outs
and recommended cables, see appendix A, "Cables and Connectors")
Turn on the terminal or PC's power (and, if using a PC, start the PC
terminal emulation program). For recommended parameter settings, refer
to appendix C, "Sample Console Configurations".
When you see this message:
Waiting for speed sense. Press enter to continue.
Press [Enter]. You will then see the Switch 2000's Main Menu.
Installing the Switch
6. Connect a Console Device (Optional)
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