NOTE:
•
Push the disconnect latch to release the switch when removing the switch and it is
fully extended.
Connecting to the Console Port
The console port is used for setting up and managing the switch via a connection to a
console terminal or PC using a terminal emulation program. You can connect the switch
to a terminal or PC using the supplied console cable (RJ-45 male to RS-232 female
cable) for serial communication.
Below is the console cable wiring specification table:
RJ-45 Port of
DB9 Female Port of
Abbreviation
Description
Switch
PC
3
2
RD
Received Data
6
3
TD
Transmit Data
5
5
GND
Ground
Using the console port, you can perform the following:
•
Configure the switch using the CLI commands
•
Manage and monitor network activity by Command Line Interface (CLI) management
•
Manage and monitor network activity by Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) management
•
Upgrade the firmware
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