Before you can connect the console port to a computer terminal, make sure that the computer terminal supports
VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software makes communication between the switch and
computer possible during setup and configuration.
Note
Before you begin
• The switch must be fully installed in its rack, which is connected to a power source, and grounded.
• The necessary cabling for the console, management, and network connections must be available.
• An RJ-45 rollover cable and DB9F/RJ-45 adapter are provided in the switch accessory kit.
• Network cabling is routed to the location of the installed switch.
Step 1
Configure the console device to match the following default port characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
Step 2
Connect an RJ-45 rollover cable to the console port on the switch.
You can find this cable in the accessory kit.
Step 3
Route the RJ-45 rollover cable to the console or modem.
Step 4
Connect the other end of the RJ-45 rollover cable to the console or to a modem.
If the console or modem cannot use an RJ-45 connection, use the DB-9F/RJ-45F PC terminal adapter, found in the
accessory kit for the switch. Alternatively, you can use an RJ-45/DSUB F/F or RJ-45/DSUB RP adapter, but you must
provide those adapters.
What to do next
You are ready to create the initial switch configuration (see
Creating the Initial Switch Configuration, on page
).
Connecting the Management Interface
The supervisor management port (MGMT ETH) provides out-of-band management, which enables you to
use the command-line interface (CLI) to manage the switch by its IP address. This port uses a 10/100/1000
Ethernet connection with an RJ-45 interface.
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Connecting the Switch to the Network
Connecting the Management Interface
