Enterasys A4H124-24FX, Hardware Installation Manual

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Connecting to the Console Port for Local Management
Enterasys A4 Fast Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-19
Connecting to a PC
To connect a PC, running the VT terminal emulation, to the A4 Console port:
1. Connect the DB9 female connector at one end of the cable (supplied with switch) to the
Console port on the A4 switch. (If there is a switch designated as the manager, connect to its
Console port.)
2. Plug the DB9 female connector at the other end of cable into the communications port on the
PC.
3. Turn on the PC and configure your VT emulation package with the following parameters:
When these parameters are set, the Startup screen will display. Proceed to “ Connecting to the
Network ” on page 2-20.
Connecting to a VT Series Terminal
To connect a VT Series terminal to an A4 Console port, use a UTP serial interface cable terminated
with a DB9 female connector and a DB25 female connector and proceed as follows:
1. Connect the DB9 female connector at one end of cable to the Console port DB9 male connector
on the A4 switch. (If there is a switch designated as the manager, connect to its Console port.)
2. Plug the DB25 female connector at the other end of the cable into the port labeled COMM on
the VT terminal.
3. Turn on the terminal and access the Setup Directory. Set the following parameters on your
terminal:
When these parameters are set, the Startup screen will display. Proceed to “ Connecting to the
Network ” on page 2-20.
Parameter Setting
Mode 7 Bit Control
Transmit Transmit=9600
Bits Parity 8 Bits, No Parity
Stop Bit 1 Stop Bit
Parameter Setting
Mode 7 Bit Control
Transmit Transmit=9600
Bits Parity 8 Bits, No Parity
Stop Bit 1 Stop Bit