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Powering On the Switch
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Starting a Local Management Session
This procedure requires a terminal or a terminal emulator program and the
management cable that comes with the switch. Perform the following
procedure to start a local management session on the switch:
1. Connect the RJ-45 connector on the management cable to the
Console port on the front panel of the switch.
Figure 37. Connecting the Management Cable to the Console Port
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an RS-232 port on a terminal or
PC with a terminal emulator program.
3. Configure the terminal or terminal emulator program as follows:

Baud rate: 9600 bps (The baud rate of the Console Port is
adjustable from 1200 to 115200 bps. The default is 9600 bps.)
 Data bits: 8
 Parity: None
 Stop bits: 1
 Flow control: None
Note
The port settings are for a DEC VT100 or ANSI terminal, or an
equivalent terminal emulator program.
4. Press Enter.
You are prompted for a user name and password.