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The following are the required terminal settings:
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Bits per second
—38400.
•
Data
bits
—8.
•
Stop
bits
—1.
•
Parity
—None.
•
Flow
control
—None.
Powering on the switch
Before powering on the switch, verify that the following requirements are met:
•
The power cord is correctly connected.
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The input power voltage meets the requirement of the switch.
•
The console cable is correctly connected.
•
The configuration terminal (a PC, for example) has started, and its serial port settings are
consistent with the console port settings on the switch.
Power on the switch. During the startup process, you can access Boot ROM menus to perform tasks
such as software upgrade and file management. The Boot ROM interface and menu options differ
with software versions. For more information about Boot ROM menu options, see the release notes
for the specific software version.
After the startup completes, you can access the CLI to configure the switch.
For more information about the configuration commands and CLI, see the user guide for the switch.
