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NOTE
The CONSOLE port is intended primarily for the initial setting of the IP address and for service
purposes.
3. Access the Brocade DCX 8510-8 using a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal in a
Windows environment or tip in a UNIX environment).
4. Disable any serial communication programs running on the workstation (such as synchronization
programs).
5. Open a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on a PC, or term, tip, or kermit in a
UNIX environment), and configure the application as follows:
• In a Windows environment:
Parameter Value
Bits per second 9600
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
• In a UNIX environment, enter the following string at the prompt:
tip /dev/ttyb -9600
If ttyb is already in use, use ttya instead and enter the following string at the prompt:
tip /dev/ttya -9600
When the terminal emulator application stops reporting information, press Enter . You receive the
following login prompt:
CP0 Console Login:
6. Proceed to the next task.
Logging in to the serial console port
To log in to the Brocade DCX 8510-8 through the serial connection, follow these steps.
1. Log in to the Brocade DCX 8510-8 as admin . The default password is password . At the initial login,
you are prompted to enter new admin and user passwords. Make sure to write down the new
passwords and keep this information in a secure location.
Fabric OS (swDir)
swDir login: admin
Password:
Please change your passwords now.
Use Control-C to exit or press 'Enter' key to proceed.
Logging in to the serial console port
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