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Different Management C
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nections To The Hub
Managing Through the Console Port
This section describes how to connect and set up
equipment to communicate with the hub through
the console port (called
out-of-band
management).
By default, the hub automatically configures its baud
rate.
T
he maximum rate the autoconfiguration
function detects is
1
9
2
00 baud.
You need to use a null modem cable for connection
to the hub’s console port. This is available from your
supplier. The null modem cable must:
■
Have a 9 pin female ‘D’ connector for connection to
your hub, and the appropriate connector for
connection to your management station.
■
Not exceed 15 meters (50 feet).
There are a variety of null modem cables that you
can use. For an example of one of these, s
ee
“Cabling” on page A-2
.
Co
nnection to the console port may be direct or
t
hr
ough modems, giving the option of local or
r
em
ote management. For information on managing
t
hr
ough modems, se
e
“Remote Management
Service” on page 3-7
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