Connecting the Console Port
This section describes how to connect the RS-232 console port to a PC. The console port allows you to perform
the following functions:
•
Configure the switch from the CLI.
•
Monitor network statistics and errors.
•
Configure SNMP agent parameters.
•
Download software updates to the switch or distribute software images residing in flash memory to
attached devices.
•
Initial switch configuration
•
Password recovery
Connecting the Console Port to a PC
You can connect the console port to a PC serial port for local administrative access to the Cisco MDS 9132T
switch.
The PC must support VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software
—
frequently a PC
application such as HyperTerminal Plus
—
makes communication between the Cisco MDS 9132T switch
and your PC possible during setup and configuration.
Note
To connect the console port to a PC, follow these steps:
Step 1
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC terminal emulation program to match the following management
port default characteristics:
•
9600 baud
•
8 data bits
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1 stop bit
•
No parity
Step 2
Attach the adapter required for your PC to its communication port. It must present an RJ-45 socket towards the switch.
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For a DB-9 serial port attach the supplied RJ-45 to DB-9 female adapter.
•
For a DB-25 serial port attach the supplied RJ-45 to DB-25 female adapter.
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For a USB port attach a customer supplied USB-to-serial dongle.
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Connecting the Console Port