Netberg Aurora 710, Installation Manual

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Hardware Installation
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2.10. Console port
The console port is used for setting up and managing the switch via a connection to a console ter-
minal 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.
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FAN
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Below is the console cable wiring specification table:
Table 2.1. Console cable pin definition
RJ-45 Port of Switch DB9 Female Port of
PC
Abbreviation Description
3 2 RD Received Data
6 3 TD Transmit Data
1 8 CTS Clear To Send
8 7 RTS Request To Send
Using the console port, you can perform the following:
• Configure, manage and monitor the switch using the CLI commands
• Manage and monitor network activity by Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) man-
agement
• Upgrade the firmware
To connect to the console, do the following:
1. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port (|o|o ) of the switch.
2. Connect the RS-232 end to a terminal or PC.
3. Manage the switch using the CLI commands (refer to the CLI User Manual for more informa-
tion).