Dell 1081AD, User Manual

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Terminal Operation
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Terminal Operation
Each SCS may be configured at the switch level through the Terminal Console
menu interface, which is accessed through the 10101 setup port. All terminal
commands are accessed through a terminal screen or a PC running terminal
emulation software.
NOTE:
The preferred method is to make all configuration settings in the local UI.
To connect a terminal to the switch:
1 Using a DB-9 M/F serial adaptor, connect a terminal or a PC that is running
terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal software, to the 10101
port on the back panel of the switch. The terminal settings are 9600 bits per
second (bps), 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and no flow control.
2 Turn on the switch and each target device. When the switch completes
initialization, the Console menu will display the following message:
Press
any key to continue.
Network Configuration
To configure network settings using the Console menu:
1 When you turn on the SCS, the switch initializes for approximately one
minute. After it completes initialization, press any key on the terminal or on
the computer running the terminal emulation software to access the
Console menu interface.