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To connect a J-EX Series switch to a management console (see Figure 47 on page 105
and Figure 48 on page 105):
1.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the console port (labeled
CON
or
CONSOLE
) on the J-EX Series switch.
For the location of the
CON/CONSOLE
port, see “Front Panel of a J-EX4500 Switch”
on page 8.
2.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into the console server (see Figure 47 on
page 105) or management console (see Figure 48 on page 105).
To configure the switch from the management console, see “Connecting and Configuring
a J-EX Series Switch (CLI Procedure)” on page 117 or “Connecting and Configuring a J-EX
Series Switch (J-Web Procedure)” on page 118.
Figure 47: Connecting a J-EX Series Switch to a Management Console
Through a Console Server
Figure 48: Connecting a J-EX Series Switch Directly to a Management
Console
Related
Documentation
Connecting a J-EX Series Switch to a Network for Out-of-Band Management on page 103
•
•
Console Port Connector Pinout Information for a J-EX Series Switch on page 34
Connecting a J-EX Series Switch to a Modem
You can connect a J-EX Series switch to a modem through the console port on the switch.
Before you connect the switch to a modem:
•
Perform the initial setup and configuration of the switch. See “Connecting and
Configuring a J-EX Series Switch (CLI Procedure)” on page 117 or “Connecting and
Configuring a J-EX Series Switch (J-Web Procedure)” on page 118.
Ensure that you have the following parts available before you begin to connect the switch
to the modem:
• A modem (not provided)
•
A desktop or notebook computer (not provided)
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Chapter 11: Connecting the Switch