Connecting to the COM Port for Local Management
Enterasys 7100G-Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Connecting to the COM Port for Local Management
This section describes how to install a UTP cable with RJ45 connectors and adapters to connect a
PC or VT series terminal to an 7100G-Series switch to access Local Management. This section also
details adapter pinout assignments.
What Is Needed
The following is a list of the parts that may be needed depending on the connection:
•
UTP cable with RJ45 connectors (supplied with the 7100G-Series switch)
•
RJ45-to-DB9 female adapter (supplied with the 7100G-Series switch)
•
RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter (customer-supplied)
Using the UTP cable with RJ45 connectors and RJ45-to-DB9 adapter, you can connect from the
7100G-Series RJ45 COM port to a PC running a VT series emulation software package.
Using the UTP cable with RJ45 connectors and an optional RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter, you can
connect from the 7100G-Series RJ45 COM port to a VT series terminal or VT type terminals
running emulation programs for the VT series.
Connecting to a PC or Laptop
To connect a PC or laptop running the VT terminal emulation to the 7100G-Series COM port:
1.
Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable to the COM port on the 7100G-Series
switch.
2.
Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into an RJ45-to-DB9 adapter.
3.
Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter to the communications port on the PC.
4.
Configure the VT emulation package on your PC or laptop as follows:
When these parameters are set, the Local Management password screen will display. Refer to
“
” on page 2-21 for further information.
Connecting to a VT Series Terminal
To connect a VT Series terminal to the 7100G-Series COM port, use a UTP cable with RJ45
connectors and an
optional
RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter.
1.
Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable to the COM port on the 7100G-Series
switch.
2.
Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into the RJ45-to-DB25 female adapter.
3.
Connect the RJ45-to-DB25 adapter to the port labeled COMM on the VT terminal.
4.
Turn on the VT terminal and access the Setup Directory.
5.
Set the following parameters:
Parameter
Setting
Mode
7 Bit Control
Transmit
Transmit = 57600
Bits Parity
8 Bits, No Parity
Stop Bit
1 Stop Bit
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