DES-1218R/DES-1226R 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Switch User ’s Guide
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WITCH
M
ANAGEMENT
This chapter discusses the features used to manage the Switch, and explains important points
regarding these features. Configuring the Switch is discussed in detail.
Local Console Management
Local console management involves the administration of the Switch via a direct connection to the
RS-232 DCE console port. This is an Out-Of-Band connection, meaning that it is on a different
circuit than normal network communications, and thus works even when the network is down.
The local console management connection involves a terminal or PC running terminal emulation
software to operate the switch’s built-in console program. Using the console program, a network
administrator can manage and control the functions of the Switch.
Console port (RS-232 DCE)
Out-of-band management requires connecting a terminal, such as a VT-100 or a PC running
terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal, which is automatically installed with
Microsoft Windows) a to the RS-232 DCE console port of the Switch. Switch management using the
RS-232 DCE console port is called
Local
Console Management
to differentiate it from management
done via management platforms, such as D-View, HP OpenView, etc.
The console port is set for the following configuration:
◊
Baud rate:
9,600
◊
Data width:
8 bits
◊
Parity:
none
◊
Stop bits:
1
◊
Flow Control
None
Make sure the terminal or PC you are using to make this connection is configured to match these
settings.
If you are having problems making this connection on a PC, make sure the emulation is set to VT-
100. You will be able to set the emulation by clicking on the
File
menu in you HyperTerminal
window, clicking on
Properties
in the drop-down menu, and then clicking the
Settings
tab. This
is where you will find the
Emulation
options
.
If you still don’t see anything, try hitting <Ctrl> + r
to refresh the screen.
