Chapter 3
Initial Configuration with an Out-of-
Band Serial Connection
Initial Configuration with an Out-of-Band Serial Connection
Terminal Configuration
To connect a console to the switch, configure the PC terminal emulator as a DEC VT-100 (ANSI) terminal or
use a VT-100 terminal, and configure either one to operate with these settings:
n
A baud rate of 115200.
n
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and flow control set to off.
n
For the Windows Terminal program, also disable (uncheck) the “Use Function, Arrow, and Ctrl Keys for
Windows” option.
n
For the Hilgraeve HyperTerminal program, select the “Terminal keys” option for the “Function, arrow, and
ctrl keys act as” parameter.
If you want to operate the console using a different configuration, make sure you change the settings on
both the terminal and on the switch so they are compatible. Change the switch settings first, then change
the terminal settings, then reboot the switch and reestablish the console session.
Connect to Console Port
To connect a console to the switch, follow these steps:
1. Connect the PC or terminal to the switch’s Console Port using a console cable (JL448A; sold
separately).
2. Turn on the terminal or PC’s power and, if using a PC, start the PC terminal program.
3. Press
[Enter]
two or three times. When prompted to log in specify
admin
. When prompted for the
password, press
[Enter]
. (By default, no password is defined.)
You are placed into the manager command context, which is identified by the prompt:
switch#
. For
example:
login as:
admin
Password:
switch#
If you want to continue with console management of the switch at this time, see the
Fundamentals Guide
for initial configuration steps. For more detailed information, refer to the switch software manuals for your
switch.
Console Cable Pinout
The Aruba X2C2 RJ45 to DB9 Console Cable (JL448A) has an RJ-45 plug on one end and a DB-9 female
connector on the other end.
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